What to expect in the legislative session
Capital Highlights The 2023 Texas legislative session opened Jan. 10, with property taxes, gun control and the power grid expected to be among the top issues on the agenda.
News
Coronation deadline approaching
The deadline for suit fittings for 2023 Breckenridge ISD Coronation is Monday, Jan. 16. Any boys planning on walking in coronation need to contact Deedra Boaz as soon as possible in order to ensure enough time to tailor their suit.
Consumers say telehealth company is not providing service
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of North Central Texas is warning consumers about a Denton-based telehealth provider, Doctor Alexa. In June 2022, the company’s BBB Accreditation was revoked for failure to respond to one or more complaints filed with BBB.
Gas prices increase slightly, still lower than last year’s
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 0.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.83/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 14.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 3.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 2.1 cents in the last week and stands at $4.64 per gallon.
FFA selling raffle tickets
The Breckenridge FFA Booster Club is selling raffle tickets for the opportunity to win a 42inch Cub Cadet Zero Turn Mower and 6-foot by 10-foot utility trailer, built by Breckenridge FFA students, as well as a Stihl brand weed eater and blower.
Ridge celebrates Christmas
The members of the Ridge Cowboy Church in Breckenridge held a Christmas play Sunday, Dec. 18 for members and guests. The play, The Birth of Jesus, was presented by the children and young adults of the church.
Hoop Shoot this weekend
The 2023 Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot Contest will be held at 2 p.m. this Sunday, Jan.
Junior livestock show begins tomorrow
The 65th annual Stephens County Junior Livestock Show begins tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 5 and will end with a buyers luncheon which begins at noon Saturday, Jan.
City meeting postponed
The regularly scheduled Breckenridge City Commissioners meeting for January 2023 has been postponed until 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.
Feds investigating meltdown at Southwest Airlines
Massive flight cancellations by Southwest Airlines during the Christmas holiday week are prompting the federal government to look into why thousands of travelers were left stranded across the country, along with huge piles of luggage in airports served by the beleaguered airline.
