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Turkey Trot
South Elementary students participated in their annual Turkey Trot race Friday, Nov. 18, being led by Principal Dr. Joshua Holt and Jennifer Dawson. Some students were joined in the race by family members, while spectators lined the road in front of the school and cheered as each student crossed the finish line.
Toys for Tots accepting donations
Members from the Cossacks and Scimitars motorcycle clubs kicked off the 75th annual Toys for Tots fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Breckenridge VFW. Collectively, they raised over $450 in monetary donations, five books, and seventy toys for children.
SMH recognized by county
Stephens County Judge Michael Roach recognized Stephens Memorial Hospital in honor of National Rural Health Day, during the commissioners’ meeting Monday, Nov. 14.
City to conduct chlorine burn
Beginning Monday, Nov. 28, the city of Breckenridge will conduct a chlorine burn in the water system. The disinfection process will continue through Wednesday, Dec. 28. Water remains safe to drink during this treatment process.
Weekly Local Forecast
Wednesday, Nov. 16 High 54 | Low 29 Precipitation 4% Sunday, Nov.
BISD considering four-day week
Amid a growing issue of recruiting and retaining teachers, four-day school weeks are gaining popularity in rural Texas. According to a July report from Texas American Federation of Teachers, nearly 43,000 teachers in Texas alone left their jobs, with 66% of teachers in a statewide poll saying they would consider leaving theirs.
VFW to serve free Thanksgiving meal
Breckenridge’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7767 will be providing a free Thanksgiving meal for anyone in need, Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 24.
Honoring those who served
Local veterans were honored Thursday, Nov. 9 during a Veterans Day program hosted by Breckenridge High School. The program featured songs played by the Pride of Breckenridge Buckaroo band, guest singers, speakers, and members of the BHS Student Council.
