Local veterans were honored Thursday, Nov. 9 during a Veterans Day program hosted by Breckenridge High School. The program featured songs played by the Pride of Breckenridge Buckaroo band, guest singers, speakers, and members of the BHS Student Council.
Traveling for some of us is exciting. It’s been several years since I’ve ventured out into the world. The pandemic has kept many of us prisoner in our homes and communities where our only adventures have been to learn how to FaceTime the grand kids or to figure out how to find the local weather on Hulu.
Voter turnout in the midterm elections again dropped statewide, with just over 45% of registered voters either casting ballots early or at the polls on Nov. 8. Republican candidates continued to hold a hammerlock on statewide positions, with incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott handily winning a third term over challenger Beto O’ Rourke.
The annual Wags and Whiskers 5k and Furry Fun Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Breckenridge City Park, located at 601 E.
A fundraiser benefiting Breckenridge local, Lucy Whitmire, will be held Saturday, Nov. 19 at Lazy TK Ranch, located at 7823 CR 292 in Breckenridge.
Jonesy’s Drive-Thru Beverage Barn at 1618 Hwy. 183 South in Breckenridge will host its inaugural Christmas bake sale and fish fry fundraiser Saturday, Nov.
Two Breckenridge schools were locked down last Tuesday due to a nearby incident involving an armed individual. Shortly after 10 a.m.
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), in partnership with local workforce development boards throughout the state, and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), will host hiring fairs for veterans in cities across Texas through Friday, Nov. 18. TWC’s 11th annual Hiring Red, White & You! Statewide Hiring Fair is a joint initiative supported by the Office of the Governor, the Texas Medical Center, and TVC to connect veterans and their spouses in Texas with employers seeking the exceptional skills of veterans and their spouses.
