With friends, family and Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce members surrounding her on Friday afternoon, Shayla Speck cut the ribbon, officially opening her new business, House of Flowers on West Walker Street.
Over the past couple of months, the Stephens County Humane Society and the City of Breckenridge’s Animal Shelter have been dealing with dozens of dogs that have been rescued and/or seized from two different locations in the community.
The City of Breckenridge is hosting a public art contest aimed at promoting beautification and enhancing the downtown area.
The 33rd annual Juried Art Show at the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center will officially open today Tuesday, Aug. 19, and the winners will be announced soon.
Tickets are on sale now for the Stephens Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s eighth annual BUNCO Night fundraiser, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 9.
Meet the Bucks is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. tonight, Friday, Aug. 15, in Buckaroo Stadium.
Saturday evening, Aug. 9, a small crowd of employees, family, friends, customers and other community members joined Neri and Jonathan Gonzalez on the patio of Neri’s Courtyard Bar and Grill in downtown Breckenridge for a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony.
In her new position as the East Elementary library paraprofessional, Jennifer Candelaria has a chance to create such a comforting space for a Breckenridge’s youngest school kids.
At the annual meeting of the Texas Lions Camp Board of Directors on Aug. 2 in Kerrville, Ann Ward, originally from Breckenridge, was installed as chair for 2025-26.
Obituaries
Barbara Atkinson, 86, of Woodson, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025. Lester Atkinson, 90, of Woodson, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Lifestyles
The City of Breckenridge is hosting a public art contest aimed at promoting beautification and enhancing the downtown area.
- BFAC’s annual Juried Art Show opens today, Aug. 19
- SMH Auxiliary to host annual BUNCO Night on Sept. 9
- National Theatre to host fourth annual Performance Series, beginning Sept. 20
- Breckenridge Fine Arts Center ornament features work of two local artists
- Children’s art workshop spruces up painted rock garden at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center
- St. Andrews group completes year-long study of Genesis
- Breckenridge ISD posts school supply lists, 2025-26 calendar
- National Theatre, Bargain Box to present free showing of ‘Mufasa – the Lion King’ on Saturday, June 28
Sports
Meet the Bucks is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. tonight, Friday, Aug. 15, in Buckaroo Stadium.
- Breckenridge Buckaroos open 2025 football practice with focus on growth
- Breckenridge High School, Junior High teams gear up for 2025 fall sports
- Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce to hold 10k run to raise funds for drone show
- BISD volleyball, softball camps scheduled for this month
- Breckenridge High School to host summer basketball camps for boys and girls
- BHS coaches to host basketball, volleyball camps in upcoming months
- Sports Roundup: Breckenridge athletes represent community well
- Breckenridge powerlifting teams shine at regional meets; Lady Bucks leave for state championship today
- Millie Walling places first in Texas Elks Hoop Shoot contest, advances to regional event
Texas News
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 6.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.73/g today.
- Gas prices show slight drop after oil prices fall below $64/barrel
- Texas gas prices fall slightly while national average is up
- Texas, U.S. gas prices increase, following oil price trends
- Along with the price of oil, gas prices in Texas and U.S. dropped slightly last week
- Texas, national gas prices drop again
- Texas gas prices drop over 12 cents per gallon in past week, still higher than a month ago
- Texas gas prices jumped almost 15 cents per gallon last week; GasBuddy expert predicts another increase in upcoming days
- Texas gas prices drop slightly, but higher prices could be on horizon, according to analyst
- Texas bucks nationwide trend with rise in gas prices
Letters to the Editor
Lynn McCoy, my momma, passed away November 6, 2024. Christmas was her favorite time of the year. She spoiled everyone she loved at this time of year. And she always
- Letter to the Editor: SMH Auxiliary thanks donors and sponsors of Bunco Night Fundraiser
- Letter to the Editor: Beatitudes in every classroom
- Letter to the Editor: Mike Olcott endorsement
- Letter to the Editor: Voucher Lobby Lies
- Letter to the Editor: Rural School Association supports Glenn Rogers
- Letter to the Editor: Readers support Mike Olcott for Texas State Representative District 60
- Letter to the Editor: Readers say Mike Olcott is wrong for House District 60
- Letter to the Editor: Thanks and gratitude to the Breckenridge community
- Letter to the Editor: Local resident explains why she’s ashamed of Stephens County in wake of courthouse animal policy
Celebrations
They will celebrate on Sunday, May 28.
