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A long-awaited state report concludes most pregnancy- related deaths in Texas in 2019 were preventable and disproportionately affected Black women. The report, issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Committee, indicated deaths were mainly attributable to hemorrhage, mental health conditions and blood clots.
The city of Breckenridge began the city-wide chlorine burn Monday, Nov. 28. The disinfection process will continue through Wednesday, Dec. 28 and water remains safe to drink during this treatment process.
After inclement weather threatened last Saturday’s event, the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce was forced to reschedule the annual Christmas parade. In an email announcement Friday, Dec.
Stephens County Commissioners met for a regular meeting Monday, Nov. 28 and voted unanimously to begin the process to purchase a new rescue truck for the Breckenridge Fire Department.