The Breckenridge City Commission has gone through the process of considering obtaining a feasibility study on proposing to address the city’s fire station living quarters — located at 102 West Elm — for its employees.
A change order for the City of Breckenridge Street Improvement Project Phase 1 was unanimously passed by the Breckenridge City Commission during their meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7.
The 67th Stephens County Livestock Show took off last week with multiple events for county youth. Shown at top are rabbits being shown off during the show. Shown at bottom are goat herdsmen participate in the showmanship competition.
The Texas Senate’s chief budget writer said state agencies and higher education institutions have requested nearly $25 billion in funding as the legislative session gets underway. State Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, told The Dallas Morning News that the requests for new money reflect the growing functions and purposes of state agencies that serve the public.
The Stephens Memorial Hospital Foundation is looking to offset the cost of a new mammography machine for the hospital through its Winter Gala Masquerade Ball fundraiser. The event will be held from 5 p.m.
The city of Breckenridge and its public works department are working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to inventory the types of materials making up the water service lines within the city’s distribution system.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued a Weather Watch for Jan. 6-10 due to the forecasted cold weather which could cause higher electrical demand and the potential for less electrical reserves.
The Breckenridge Economic Development Corporation is acquiring two pieces of land in an effort to promote continued development within the city. BEDC Executive Director David Miller spoke during the Tuesday, Dec.
The youth of Breckenridge are gearing up to showcase their skills and animals during the 67th annual Stephens County Junior Livestock Show and Sale next week. The show will be held Jan 9-11 at the Stephens County Ag Barn at 145 County Road 245.
As winter comes into full swing, the city of Breckenridge shared some safety tips to follow while keeping warm this season. According to the Texas Department of Insurance, heating equipment is the third leading cause of home fire deaths behind smoking materials and cooking and accounts for more than 15% of all home fire deaths.
