Colour Junkie celebrated its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce on Friday, June 26.
Allie Hodges held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for her new Breckenridge business, Golden Glow Esthetics, in conjunction with Colour Junkie on Friday, June 26.
The Breckenridge community and surrounding areas will have two local fireworks shows to choose from as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4.
The lieutenant governor may want to brush up on these verses, Glenn Rogers says.
The community will have an opportunity to meet the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center’s currently featured artist and photographers during a reception Saturday afternoon, June 27.
After being bitten by a kitten and exposed to rabies last month, the Breckenridge Texan’s Tony Pilkington had to undergo extensive treatment for the deadly virus.
Although several cases of New World screwworm have recently been confirmed in Texas, there are no known cases in Stephens County.
The kids participating in the National Theatre of Breckenridge’s annual Missoula Children’s Theatre summer theater camp will present “Beauty Lou and the Country Beast” at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the theater, 116 E. Walker St. in downtown Breckenridge.
The Swenson Memorial Museum is holding a fundraiser to giveaway a wooden bench and a smoker.
Obituaries
Larry Middleton, 79, of Breckenridge, Texas, passed away on June 29, 2026. A visitation will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday July 1, 2026, at the Melton-Kitchens Chapel of
Lifestyles
The community will have an opportunity to meet the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center’s currently featured artist and photographers during a reception Saturday afternoon, June 27.
- Breckenridge’s National Theatre’s summer camp to present ‘Beauty Lou and the Country Beast’ at 2 p.m. today, June 20
- Swenson Memorial Museum hosting fundraiser giveaway
- Breckenridge VFW post plans 80th birthday celebration with dinner, auction and dance
- Summer schedule includes activities for Breckenridge kids
- Breckenridge Library to host Slam Crew basketball program on Thursday, June 4; other summer programs planned
- Volunteers needed to help place flags on veterans’ graves in Breckenridge Cemetery on May 23
- National Hospital Week traditions continue at SMH with Blessing of the Hands ceremony today, community cookout on Friday
- Chelsea Thurman crowned 2026 Miss Breckenridge
Sports
Community members are invited to walk, run, lunge, jump, crawl and roll for a cause during the upcoming Impossible Mile Fundraiser. The event, which benefits local seniors through Meals on Wheels, is scheduled for Saturday, May 9.
- Breckenridge to send 11 powerlifters to State as both boys and girls match last year’s totals
- Buckaroo baseball, Lady Bucks softball start district play
- Breckenridge Chamber to host scholarship golf tournament on March 21
- Buckaroos push Eagles to brink in close bi-district loss
- 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
Texas News
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 14.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.23/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas.
- 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
- Gas prices continue to rise, could reach $4/gal, petroleum expert says
- Average Texas gas prices are almost $1 higher than a month ago, according to GasBuddy
- Consumers see gas prices surge following US strikes on Iran
- Gas prices increase for fourth straight week; situation in Iran could impact energy markets in weeks to come
- Gas prices could continue to rise at a higher rate in upcoming weeks
- Gas prices trend higher, even as oil prices slip
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.
