The Breckenridge ISD school board will move forward with the next step in the process of determining whether to go to a four-day school schedule, or stay at the current fiveday schedule. Board members discussed the move at the regular board meeting Monday, Nov. 14 on the matter and agreed to seek out a sub-committee in order to gain as much insight as possible.
The McCoy family, located at the intersection of McAmis and West Elliot, have set up their annual Christmas decorations and lights display. Spectators and passersby can enjoy a wide variety of decorations and Christmas music that is played over a speaker in the front yard. Terry Mc-Coy says he enjoys setting it up each year and contributing to the Christmas spirit here in Breckenridge.
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 10.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.83/g today, according to Gas-Buddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 31.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 11.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 7.9 cents in the last week and stands at $5.20 per gallon.
An afternoon of fun and games will serve as a fundraiser for the Swenson Memorial Museum this weekend. Keno will be played during the event, which begins at 4 p.m.
Chris Houchin with the Wayland Volunteer Fire Department gave an informative program Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the Breckenridge Woman’s Forum November meeting.
Stephens County Judge Michael Roach recognized Stephens Memorial Hospital in honor of National Rural Health Day, during the commissioners’ meeting Monday, Nov. 14.
Donald Henry Smith Jr. was honored during the regularly scheduled Stephens County Commissioners meeting Monday, Nov. 14. Smith passed away a few weeks ago due to health complications and in his place at the meeting was his wife, Francis.
The city of Breckenridge will see another increase in sales tax returns this month from the same period a year prior. These allocations are based on sales made in September by businesses that report tax monthly, and on sales made in July, August and September by quarterly filers.
The city’s new Christmas tree was lit for the first time during the Breckenridge Mingle and Jingle on Thursday, Nov. 17. Citizens came out for a night of shopping and mingling in downtown Breckenridge, with live Christmas music played by members of the Breckenridge band.
