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Stephens County is set to achieve a first in the state of Texas. When Stephens County Judge Michael Roach begins to hear misdemeanor cases in January, the county will also become the first rural county in the state to host a mental health court. Roach spoke to the Rotary Club of Breckenridge Tuesday, Dec. 19 to give an update on the county. According to the Texas Judicial Commission of Mental Health, only 23 counties have a recognized mental health court program with some counties having more than one program.

Stephens County's U.S. 180 bridge over Hubbard Creek Reservoir was closed to all traffic after TXDoT engineers determined it to be unsafe.

The US 180 bridge, also known as “Mile Long Bridge,” crossing Hubbard Creek Lake will be closed to all traffic for several weeks, following an emergency inspection by the Texas Department of Transportation.

Unlike other attempts at removing them, the city is planning to clear both sides of the street — in the past, they’ve only cleared one.

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