The Breckenridge City Commission recently reversed directions on the plans for a new fire station, voting at their regular meeting last week to tear down the current fire station and build a new station in its place.
The deadline for submitting a request for the nonprofit funding is Nov. 1, 2026.
The Breckenridge Buckaroos faced a tough opponent Friday night, Oct. 16, when the Jacksboro Tigers came to town, and the result was their first district loss of the season.
Early voting for the Nov. 3 election begins Monday, Oct. 19, in Stephens County.
Glenn Rogers talks about all the ways he says the GOP has abandoned its rural base.
Breckenridge Police Chief Blake Johnson has announced his retirement, effective Oct. 29. He said that after 36 years, he’s getting out of law enforcement.
The National Theatre of Breckenridge has announced the lineup for its 2026-27 Performance Series, which will feature three concerts.
City Manager Cynthia Northrop announced her resignation, effective Nov. 30, at the end of the Breckenridge City Commission meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
With autumn officially underway, preparations are in full swing for Breckenridge’s annual Fall Festival and Halloween activities. Local organizers have put together a full slate of events designed to celebrate the season.
Obituaries
Cynthia “Cindy” Martin, 68, of Big Spring, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Lifestyles
The National Theatre of Breckenridge has announced the lineup for its 2026-27 Performance Series, which will feature three concerts.
- Calendar of Events
- Artifact collector details arrowheads, stone tools of Stephens County at local DRT meeting
- Breckenridge Woman’s Forum kicks off new season, launches fundraiser
- BFAC to host closing reception for juried show and opening reception for Barbara Hack exhibit on Saturday, Sept. 26
- Breckenridge’s Bethel Baptist Church to celebrate 100th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 20
- DRT’s Picketville Chapter to host presentation on arrowheads
- Analia Palacios crowned 2026 Buckaroo Homecoming Queen
- BFAC’s 34th annual Juried Art Show, photo exhibit on display
Sports
The Breckenridge Buckaroos faced a tough opponent Friday night, Oct. 16, when the Jacksboro Tigers came to town, and the result was their first district loss of the season.
- Buckaroos light up Wichita Falls-City View with dominating 55-23 win
- Buckaroos wrap up pre-district schedule with 0-5 record, following loss to Anson
- Clyde leaves Breckenridge searching for first win, as Bulldogs beat Buckaroos 42-18
- Former Super Bowl Champion brings lessons of football, life to Breckenridge
- Buckaroos drop to 0-3 with 42-6 loss to Cisco Loboes
- Breckenridge selected for Gary Reasons’ Texas Football Dream program next week
- Early Longhorns spoil Buckaroo Homecoming game with 47-18 win over Breckenridge
- Breckenridge to take on Early Longhorns in tonight’s Homecoming game at Buckaroo Stadium
- Buckaroos drop season opener against Comanche
Texas News
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 5.4 cents per gallon in the last week.
- Texas gas prices drop nearly 10 cents to $3.78 as national averages trickle down
- Texas gas prices hold steady at $3.88 as national average drops
- Strait of Hormuz closure, Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries lead to higher gas prices in U.S., Texas
- Texas and U.S. gas prices jump by double digits in past week
- Gas prices increase as U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapses
- Average gas prices fell in 46 states, including Texas, last week
- Gas prices have been dropping, but the future of the rates remains murky, according to GasBuddy’s expert
- GasBuddy forecasts most expensive summer at the pump in years amid strait closure
- Texas gas prices continue to rise amid geopolitical tensions, according to petroleum analyst
Letters to the Editor
The paintings of Texas artist Steve Miller are on display in the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center’s main gallery through June 26.
- Letter To The Editor: Rylee Fuller thanks community for helping with FFA trip
- Letter to the Editor: Lynn McCoy’s family carries on her Christmas traditions
- 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
Celebrations
They will celebrate on Sunday, May 28.
