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Starting in 2025, non-commercial vehicles in Texas will no longer require a vehicle safety inspection prior to registration.

Breckenridge Junior High School principal Laura Gibson was honored during a ceremony Thursday, Nov. 14. Gibson was recently named the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) Region 14 Outstanding Principal of the Year.

The eight-week walking challenge Walk Across Texas through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is ongoing through the end of November promoting physical activity throughout the state. Since 1996, more than 650,000 state residents have participated in the program with a goal of promoting activity and establishing a habit of regular physical activity.

The community will be transported back to the Roaring ‘20s this weekend during Breckenridge High School theatre department’s dinner and a show. There will be two opportunities to catch Felons, Flappers and Foul Play, a murder-mystery based in Mickey’s Ritzy Speakeasy.

Phillip Billingsley (Madison), a 2011 Breckenridge High School graduate, was recently named as a Business Elite’s “40 under 40”. He accepted this award at a gala held in June in New York City.

Stephens County voters made their voices heard and took to the polls for the November general election, with federal, statewide and local offices on the ballot, as well as a proposed increase in the county-level sales tax rate.

Veteran Greg Coker is sharing his passion for forging knives and its positive impact on his life with others. All veterans and first responders can attend free instructional classes at his home in the adjoining Young County as a way to build fellowship and give them purpose.

After a 34-year career in the United States Marine Corps, Les Strickland’s service was far from over. Today, Strickland gives back to both the Breckenridge community through work with the Rotary Club of Breckenridge and work for veterans as the Stephens County Veterans Service Officer and as a Command Sergeant Major for the local American Volunteer Reserve.

With Republicans regaining majority control of the Senate, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is making his bid to become that chamber’s majority leader. U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, had previously announced he would step down as party leader. Republicans will hold at least a 53-45 edge in January, with Senate races in two states still undecided as of Friday morning.