On Saturday evening, as Ronnie Calsoncin’s family, friends and long-time customers gathered at Ernie’s Spanish Kitchen to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his family’s restaurant, Ronnie took a few minutes to sit down and talk about the milestone.
It’s that time of year, when the autumn and winter holidays inspire a variety of community activities.
Last Wednesday, Paula Grissom held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce for her new business, Farmhouse Threads, a sewing and alterations business.
The local 2025 National Night Out event, hosted by the City of Breckenridge and the Breckenridge Police Department, will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Stephens County Law Enforcement Center, 210 E. Dyer St.
Jonathan Rangel, a Realtor with Keller Williams Brazos West, held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce office on Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Phillip Gregory, 90th Judicial District Judge, ruled in favor of the City of Breckenridge this morning, Oct. 2, granting the City’s request for a default judgment against local businessman Greg Akers, who is also a City Commissioner, in a case involving a dispute over an agreement to build a fence for a proposed dog park.
The Breckenridge Elks Lodge #1480 presented a $4,000 grant to Dr. Goodall’s House/Virginia’s House in Breckenridge to help support foster children in the area.
Several Scouts of Breckenridge’s Troop 63 were at the Breckenridge Country Club recently, working on their Golf Merit Badge.
The election will include a proposed bond to build a new elementary school in Breckenridge, as well as 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
Obituaries
Aide Saucedo, age 67, of Breckenridge, passed away Monday, September 29, 2025. Funeral mass will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, October 3, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father
Lifestyles
Tuesday, Oct. 7 National Night Out The local 2025 National Night Out event, hosted by the City of Breckenridge and the Breckenridge Police Department, will be from 6 to 8
- Breckenridge plans variety of events for upcoming holiday season
- Reid Bros. opens annual Performance Series for Breckenridge’s National Theatre
- National Theatre’s 2025-26 Performance Series to kickoff Saturday with Reid Bros. show
- Clear Fork Bank makes donation to Public Art Contest hosted by City of Breckenridge, Chamber of Commerce
- Reid Bros. to open Breckenridge National Theatre’s 2025-26 Performance Series on Sept. 20
- Breckenridge Fine Arts Center unveils awards for 33rd annual Juried Art Show
- City of Breckenridge hosting art contest to decorate utility boxes at three local intersections, downtown park
- BFAC’s annual Juried Art Show opens today, Aug. 19
Sports
In 2024, the Tolar Rattlers played spoiler for the Breckenridge High School homecoming game, handing them a 42-6 loss, and in this year’s matchup on Friday, Sept. 26, the Buckaroos returned the favor, winning 19-12 in Tolar’s homecoming game.
- Buckaroos dominate Mavericks for first win of season
- Homecoming parade celebrates Buckaroos; kickoff set for 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19
- Activities planned throughout week for 2025 Buckaroo Homecoming
- Buckaroos drop Week 3 game to Loboes, turn focus to Homecoming game against Eastland on Sept. 19
- Buckaroos show improvement, despite 21-14 loss to Childress Bobcats
- Buckaroos fall to Holliday Eagles 43-0 in season opener
- Buckaroo coach Casey Pearce praises team’s competitiveness, effort as they prepare for opening game on Friday, Aug. 29
- ‘Meet the Bucks’ to kick off at 8 p.m. tonight, Aug. 15, at Buckaroo Stadium
- Breckenridge Buckaroos open 2025 football practice with focus on growth
Texas News
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 7.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.73/g today.
- Texas gas prices continue to drop, along with the national average
- Texas gas prices drop as seasonal driving tapers off
- Gas prices should continue to drop, according to petroleum analyst
- Texas bucks national trend as state’s average drops slightly
- National average price of gasoline drops while Texas rates raise slightly
- Texas gas prices jump as national rates remain unchanged
- 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
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
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- 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
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- 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.
