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Kelton Wylie, of Breckenridge, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Abilene Christian University. Wylie is a Class of 2019 Breckenridge High School graduate.

The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce spent last Thursday, July 28 filling bags for new incoming teachers at Breckenridge ISD. The bags contained items such as school supplies, cups, and coupons. The chamber sent out emails to its members over the last few weeks with an ask for contributions for the 40-50 new BISD teachers.

The Breckenridge American office is currently undergoing renovations. Historical items are currently being stored in a safe location, and will be on display inside the office once the remodel is completed. For customers who need to speak with staff about advertising or subscriptions, call our office at 254-559-5412.

The annual state Sales Tax Holiday will be held this week to help shoppers save money on clothes and school supplies. The holiday, held since 1999, will run Friday, Aug. 5, Saturday, Aug. 6, and Sunday, Aug. 7 across the state.

(TOP) Claire Ellis of the Woodson FFA Chapter receives her banner at the 94th Texas State FFA Convention, for earning 7th place in the State FFA Junior Prepared Public Speaking contest. (BOTTOM) Woodson FFA Member, Myia Jackson, placed 9th in the state in the FFA Senior Prepared Public Speaking, in the topic of Ag Policy. The convention was held July 11 through July 15 in Ft. Worth. Contributed photos

If you happen to visit a high-traffic area in one of the state’s larger cities, you might come across some folks wearing sandwich boards, such as one sees during tax season or mattress sales. The Texas Department of Transportation has adopted this marketing device to promote its “Be Safe. Drive Smart” pedestrian safety campaign this month.

Fourteen members of the Woodson FFA attended the 94th Texas State FFA Convention held July 11 through July 15 in Fort Worth. Pictured left to right are: Shirlie Stephens (Delegate), Taylor Crook (Delegate, Ambassador, Courtesy Corps), Dan Mills (Delegate), Gevin Beauchamp (Delegate, Lone Star Degree), Claire Ellis (Delegate, 7th Junior Prepared Public Speaking), Nicolas Romo (Delegate), Baylee Gray (Delegate), Myia Jackson (Delegate, 9th in Senior Prepared Public Speaking, Lone Star Degree, State Officer Nominating Committee), Sam Mills (Delegate, Courtesy Corps), Elizabeth Singleton (Delegate), Noah Leverton (Delegate), Ella Hearne (Delegate, Ambassador), and Wesley Mills (Chorus, $3000 Scholarship Winner). Not pictured: Kylie Deaton ($20,000 Scholarship Winner); and Advisor Brittany Kuykendall. The entire chapter was recognized with the Golden Horizon Award, which makes the chapter one of the top five single teacher departments in the state. All attendees participated in LDEs and CDEs, advancing beyond district level, some beyond area and qualifying for, and placing at, state level, earning “chapter points” and eligibility to attend the convention. Contributed photo