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.
In the March Republican Primary elections, incumbents in both Stephens County contested races were able to hold onto their seats.
Incumbent Stephens County Clerk Jackie Ensey won another term, garnering 1,084 votes, or 71.6% of the vote. Opponent D’Jean Thompson had 429 votes, or 28.4% of the vote.
In the Stephens County Treasurer’s race, incumbent Sharon Trigg also won another term, defeating Nicole Cantrell, 911 votes (62.1%) to 557 votes (37.9%).
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) issued a winter weather watch which will be effective through Sunday, Feb. 6, regarding winter weather on the move in Texas. The Fort Worth National Weather Service is forecasting snow and sleet accumulation in Young, Stephens and Jack counties Wednesday, Feb. 2 to Thursday, Feb. 3.
