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While gas prices nationwide dropped below $4 per gallon average last week, the state boasts the lowest prices in the country at an average of $3.49 — 50 cents below the national average, according to AAA Texas.

Breckenridge ISD began installing its new scoreboard last week, just in time for the 2022 Buckaroos football season. The scoreboard was approved by the BISD school board earlier this year.

The Breckenridge City Commission approved the hiring of a new city manager last week.

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 June by businesses that report tax monthly and on sales made in April, May and June by quarterly filers.

Stephens County Agrilife Extension Agent Sumer Russell received was recognized during the 2022 TAE4-HYDP State Conference held Aug. 2-4 in Odessa.

The Texas Department of Transportation recently completed a resurfacing and roadway restoration project on West Walker Street in Breckenridge. According to Lisa Tipton, Public Information Officer for TxDOT’s Brownwood District, crew wrapped up the work last Wednesday, Aug. 3.