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Wednesday, Sept. 12 • New Vision Manufacturing is hosting a hiring event from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at their office, located at 820 Industrial Loop. They will be recruiting
BPD Arrests
Saturday, Sept. 1 • Thomas Guy Hudson, 36, was arrested by Officer Shane Ivanoski for warrant in Tom Green County for possession of controlled substance less than one gram. •
NewVision Manufacturing to hold two-day hiring event
NewVision Manufacturing is hosting a two-day hiring event from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 11 and 12 at their new headquarters at 820 Industrial Loop. Over 100 applications have been submitted and 60 interviews set up with the plan being to hire 45 to 50 people immediately.
Mayor Bob Sims was on hand to greet the management and welcome them to Breckenridge officially. Virgil Moore, the executive director of the Breckenridge Economic Development Corporation, welcomed all the guests and introduced the main players.
Father finds out about children after 44 years
David Jakobot of Breckenridge got more than he bargained, when he recieved a call from his niece, Jennifer Strober, on June 25, 2018. Jakobot was told he had two sons.
Early voting in BISD tax swap election to begin Aug. 8
Correction: In the Aug. 8, 2018 issue of the Breckenridge American there was an error made in the article, "Early voting in BISD tax swap election begins today.”
In the article it incorrectly states the new $1.17 rate “will raise taxes on a home valued at $100,000 by approximately $130.”
The correct amount of the tax increase on a $100,000 home resulting from a $.0015 tax increase is $1.50. This increase will happen whether or not the Tax Ratification Election happens.
Artist hosts workshop Aug. 1-3 at BFAC
A workshop by artist Kaye Franklin is set for Aug. 1-3 at the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center.
Franklin began her art career in the early ‘80s. She studied exclusively with Connecticut artist William Henry Earle. She is recognized as a Master Pastellist with the Pastel Society of America, and is a Master Signature Member of American Women Artists and a Signature Member of the Oil Painters of America and American Impressionist Society.
Buckaroo Bash set for Sat. Aug. 4
The Buckaroo Bash will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at the First United Methodist Church Family Life Center, located at 419 W. Walker St.
This is an opportunity for school registration for new and returning students and free haircuts for male students only.
There will be a dental screening as well, along with other booths with neat offers.
Meanwhile, there will be free hotdogs, crafts, fun and more available at the site.
The event is hosted by the Breckenridge ISD School Health Advisory Council.
Chamber director, office manager step down
Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce announced the departure of their executive director, Rhonda Crawford, and Patience Madison, office manager, at the organization’s annual noon luncheon, held at the Family Life Center at the First United Methodist Church.
Crawford has been at the helm of the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce the past three years and Madison has been the office manager for six years.
Bo Asher will absorb the office manager job along with his media coordinator responsibilities for the Chamber.
Burn ban stays in place after week with 19 fires
The Stephens County Commissioners heard about another very busy weekend for firefighters when they met Monday, July 23.
Breckenridge Fire Chief Calvin Chaney reported a week with 19 fires. He said three firefighters work each shift, supplemented by six volunteers and himself, making it 10 in total.
The commissioners extended the county’s burn ban due to the fire report and the dry conditions reported across area counties.
