This morning, March 9, Michael Roach announced his official resignation from the Stephens County Judge position, effective April 30, 2026, and the County Commissioners voted to appoint Will Thompson to fulfill the rest of the term, through the end of the year.
During the State of the Union address, Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Scott Ruskan was awarded the Legion of Merit award for rescuing Milly Cate McClymond and dozens of other girls at Camp Mystic in the Texas Hill Country during a flash flood last summer.
We need more transparency, less donor influence, Glenn Rogers says.
The owners of ADG Climate Controlled Storage on North Breckenridge Avenue were joined by family, friends and Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce members for a ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opening the new business last week.
More than 12 hours after polls closed, Republican workers were still tallying ballots in a continuous count.
Beginning Wednesday, March 4, the Texas Department of Transportation’s contractor will begin routine maintenance work on and under the U.S. Highway 180 bridge over Hubbard Creek Reservoir.
Locally, there are three opposed races in the Republican Primary — County Judge, Constable and County Commissioner – Precinct 4.
Eastland County Republicans voted to hand count all primary ballots. The move has led to logistical problems that election officials are scrambling to resolve.
The Friends of Historic Breckenridge, which owns the National Theatre in downtown Breckenridge, has announced a new fundraising campaign to continue the revitalization and expansion of the historic theater.
Obituaries
Joshua Powers, 20, of Breckenridge, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 5, at First Baptist Church with Pastor Andy Rodgers
Lifestyles
The Friends of Historic Breckenridge, which owns the National Theatre in downtown Breckenridge, has announced a new fundraising campaign to continue the revitalization and expansion of the historic theater.
- Breckenridge Fine Arts Center to host annual Casino Night fundraiser on Saturday, March 7
- Free program focusing on spiritual, physical and mental health to start in Breckenridge on Sunday, March 1
- National Theatre to present Bleu Edmondson concert on Feb. 14
- Breckenridge Rotary Club promotes literacy with dictionary giveaway at South Elementary
- Breckenridge exhibit features colorful artwork of mother and daughter Bonnie and Sabrina Siebert of Woodson
- Lane Bartoskewitz crowned 2026 Buckaroo Queen by Great Lord Chamberlain Christian Flores
- Robyn Brooks brings her ‘teacher’s heart’ to Breckenridge Fine Arts Center as new director
- Clear Fork Bank makes donation to help with National Theatre expansion in downtown Breckenridge
Sports
The Buckaroo boys basketball team wrapped up their season with a 53-49 loss in the bi-district playoff game.
- A deeper look at UIL’s 2026-2028 realignment for Buckaroo football, basketball
- Buckaroo football drops to 3A-Division II with UIL’s realignment, will face new opponents in 2026
- Former Buckaroo Jerry Lawson transferring to Oklahoma State University
- Breckenridge youths sink their shots, advance to district Hoop Shoot competition
- Breckenridge Elks Lodge to host annual Hoop Shoot contest on Sunday, Jan. 4
- Buckaroo Nation mourns loss of longtime coach/athletic trainer Bill Pearce
- Covering a Buckaroo on the big stage: A Breckenridge reporter’s trip to see Jerry Lawson play DI Football
- Buckaroos wrap up 2025 football season with 55-0 loss to Paradise Panthers
- Buckaroos wrap up regular football season with win over SA-TLCA, prepare for playoffs
Texas News
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 5.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.55/g today.
- Gas prices could continue to rise at a higher rate in upcoming weeks
- Gas prices trend higher, even as oil prices slip
- Texas gas prices rise slightly, while national average drops
- As oil prices rise, U.S. and Texas gas prices also increase
- Texas gas prices remain unchanged over the past week, but oil prices are inching higher
- For fifth week, national gas price average declines
- National average price of gasoline continues to drop as prices at some gas stations drop below $2/gallon
- Nation’s gas prices drop for third straight week
- As gas prices continue to drop, expert says rates likely to stay low into new year
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor by Rylee Fuller.
- 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
- Letter to the Editor: Thanks and gratitude to the Breckenridge community
Celebrations
They will celebrate on Sunday, May 28.
