United donates pumpkins for annual contest
United Supermarkets of Breckenridge held its 2nd annual pumpkin painting contest last Wednesday, Oct. 26 at East Elementary and Thursday, Oct.
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Sloan Everett Memorial Bike Ride this weekend
The Pure Country Pedal, an annual bike ride in memory of Sloan Everett, will be held this Saturday, Nov. 5 at Breckenridge City Park. Everett is a local cowboy who lost his life protecting cattle during a wildfire in the Texas panhandle.
SCSO to purchase new vehicle locally
The purchase of a new vehicle for the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office from a local dealership was approved by commissioners Monday during a special meeting. The approval followed last week’s request from Stephens County Sheriff Kevin Roach.
Voters turning out for Nov. election
As of Monday, early voting turnout for the November General Election is at 857 voters, or 15%, of the 5,714 registered voters in Stephens County. There are two days of early voting left, with Election Day next Tuesday.
WISD Veterans Day celebration next Tuesday
Veterans will be honored Tuesday, Nov. 8 , at a celebration planned and orchestrated by Woodson Junior High School students.
Tax office closed for election
The Stephens County Tax Assessor/ Collector Office will be closed next week for all other business except for elections on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Early voting ends Friday, election day is Tuesday
Early voting for the general election ends on Friday, Nov. 4, with the closely watched governor’s race pitting incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott against challenger Beto O’ Rourke headlining the ballot. A number of other statewide races are on the ballot, including lieutenant governor, attorney general, land commissioner, agriculture commissioner and comptroller.
