Billie O’Neal and Helen Haddock, members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, recently donated two books to the Breckenridge Library: “Remember the Alamo” by Paul Walker and “Captain Putnam for the Republic of Texas” by James Haley.
Breckenridge’s powerlifting program will once again be well-represented on the state stage, as the Buckaroos and Lady Bucks combined to qualify 11 lifters for the upcoming state meets – matching the program’s totals from a year ago despite graduating several top performers.
First Christian Church of Breckenridge to celebrate building’s 100th anniversary on Sunday, March 22
On Sunday, March 22, 2026, the First Christian Church congregation in Breckenridge will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the church building during their regular service beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Texas State Technical College’s Breckenridge campus will be well represented at this spring’s 2026 SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary Leadership and Skills Conference.
The Breckenridge Buckaroos baseball team and Lady Bucks softball team have each opened up their district schedules this month, heading into the meat of their schedules with playoff hopes still alive.
Alamo historian Kolby Lanham will introduce the movie by speaking and showing stills from the film coupled with images of historical documents, artifacts and photographs, to provide a historical analysis of the movie.
Gospel music fans will have an opportunity to hear a nationally known group later this month when Ernie Couch & Revival comes to Breckenridge.
The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce will host the Johnny Bates Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 21, at the Breckenridge Country Club.
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.
Obituaries
Vera Lavone Baird, 94, of Tatum, New Mexico, passed away on March 11. Her funeral service at Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home will be held on March 18, beginning at 10 a.m.;
Lifestyles
Billie O’Neal and Helen Haddock, members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, recently donated two books to the Breckenridge Library: “Remember the Alamo” by Paul Walker and “Captain Putnam for the Republic of Texas” by James Haley.
- Local DRT group to sponsor free showing of 2004 ‘The Alamo’ movie on March 21
- Friends of Historic Breckenridge announces ‘Encore’ campaign to expand National Theatre complex
- 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
Sports
Breckenridge’s powerlifting program will once again be well-represented on the state stage, as the Buckaroos and Lady Bucks combined to qualify 11 lifters for the upcoming state meets – matching the program’s totals from a year ago despite graduating several top performers.
- 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
- Buckaroo Nation mourns loss of longtime coach/athletic trainer Bill Pearce
Texas News
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 25.1 cents per gallon in the last week.
- 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
- 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
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.
