A Chapter 313 application from La Casa Wind, LLC, from NextEra Energy Resources, was approved by Breckenridge ISD last week during a special meeting. The application is related to a 150 MW wind energy farm being considered for the southeast portion of Stephens County.
East Elementary took the 2nd grade class to tour South Elementary to see the school they will attend next school year. Each group was taken by 5th grade students to see the whole school and meet the teachers and classes they may have next year. The 5th grade students that took each class around were very open to the kids learning each teacher’s name and was always asking if they had questions and would answer to the best of their knowledge. At the end of the tour they sat down in the cafeteria to meet the principals and learn about different aspects of the school and the expectations they hold for each student. Photos/Kaci Funderburg
Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration announced last week that low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Texas businesses and residents affected by the Eastland Complex Fire, which occurred March 16 through March 30. SBA acted under its own authority to declare a disaster in response to a request SBA received from Gov. Greg Abbott on April 25.
The 2022 Texas A&M Aggie Muster was held Thursday, April 21 at The Popular in Breckenridge. The guest speaker was John A. Adams, Jr., Texas A&M University alumni and author.
Nineteen Woodson High School students competed in the regional UIL competition Saturday, April 23 at Waxahachie High School. Kylie Deaton placed fourth in Persuasive Speaking, and Mercy Valentic placed fourth in Literacy Criticism. Contributed photo
Texas has the fourth-lowest nurse-to-population ratio in the country, with only 9.25 nurses per 1,000 residents, according to a recent report by the comptroller’s office.
The second annual Bobby Anderson Scholarship fundraiser will be held this Saturday, May 7 at Lone Cedar Country Club in Eastland.
A two-vehicle collision occurred last Wednesday on Hwy. 180 West in Breckenridge. A black Dodge pickup truck and a semi-truck collided. The back driver side tire of the semi disconnected and was located in the ditch. Details surrounding the wreck were not available. No injuries were reported at the scene. Photos/Ron Sampsel
Election day will be held this Saturday, May 7 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the May election.
The Breckenridge Band Boosters is hosting its first annual Breckenridge Band Poker Run fundraiser. The event will take place Saturday, May 14 on Hubbard Creek Lake.
