Conaway bids farewell to Lions Club, District 11
Texas’ 11th congressional district representative, Mike Conaway, was the special guest at the Breckenridge Lions Club’s, September 11 weekly meeting.
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Rotary Club of Breckenridge
Rotary Club of Breckenridge welcomed Shaun Lehr as the newest member of the club. The club embraced Lehr and is grateful for its newest member.
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City increases the tax rate by 4.89%; approves search committee for interim city manager
The City of Breckenridge approved the budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year and includes a 4.89% tax increase for the upcoming year. The new budget was adopted during the Tuesday, September 1 meeting inside the City Offices Chamber.
Labor Day Gas Prices Lowest Since 2004; GasBuddy Reveals a 19% Drop In Amount of “Labor” Needed to Fill Up the Tank
Gasoline prices this Labor Day are set to be the lowest since 2004 according to GasBuddy, the travel and navigation app used by more North American drivers to save money on gas. The company predicts a national average of $2.19 per gallon, down nearly 37 cents from last year and the lowest priced Labor Day since 2004’s $1.82 per gallon average.
SMH, County, City reaches interlocal agreement; to provide venue for Senior Citizens
Stephens Memorial Hospital District, Stephens County, and the City of Breckenridge have entered an interlocal agreement, and SMH will provide a venue for senior citizens.
Last day to register to vote upcoming
With the November General Election upcoming, Stephens County has released dates for the last day to register to vote and dates for the start of early voting.
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SC unemployment still rising
Unemployment claims filed in Stephens County has hit 573 after a review of the Texas Workforce Commission.
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Breckenridge economy, surrounding towns doing well overall
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $908.7 million in local sales tax allocations for August, 3.6 percent more than in August 2019. 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.
City to receive assistance from firm in locating new city manager; sets proposed property tax rate
The Breckenridge City Commissioners approved an agenda item to allow Strategic Government Resources to assist in locating a new city manager. The decision came during the special Monday, August 17 meeting, inside the Breckenridge City Offices Chamber.
