Many Stephens County residents woke up this morning to smoke drifting across the area, but the Breckenridge Fire Department assured the community on Facebook that the smoke is from the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties and there are no fires in Stephens County at this time.
As firefighters from across the area and around the state help battle the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties, Stephens County has enacted an emergency burn ban with more restrictions than have been in place recently.
The local government entities will have their public hearings regarding the tax rates for the upcoming year, as well as their budgets, within the next three weeks, beginning with the school district’s hearing on Monday, Aug. 24.
Breckenridge High School senior Rylee Fuller will once again represent the community at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis as a member of the 2026 National FFA Band.
Registration is now open for the 10th annual Sloan Everett Memorial Pure Country Pedal Bike Ride, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Breckenridge City Park, 601 E. Walker St.
After a lengthy discussion at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4, the Breckenridge City Commission voted unanimously to raise the water rates by 4.14%, beginning in 2027.
Breckenridge High School’s 2026 Homecoming is scheduled for the first home game of the season on Sept. 4.
The scrimmage is part of the statewide “Our Day to Shine” program.
The Breckenridge Police Department won bragging rights for the next year, after the agency was declared the winner in the community’s annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, hosted by the Breckenridge Rotary Club and Carter BloodCare.
Obituaries
Clarence Holland Williams, 84, of Breckenridge, Texas, passed away on August 13, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Shady Grove
Lifestyles
The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center’s 34th annual Juried Art Show is on exhibit through Sept. 26.
- Breckenridge Lions Club installs 2026-27 officers
- Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce to host Back to School Carnival July 30–August 1
- Upcoming weeks filled with back-to-school activities in Breckenridge
- BHS Class of 1981 reunion organizers announce changes to July 24-25 schedule
- Breckenridge Library program features Dinosaur Valley State Park program
- Photographer Tony Pilkington to teach photography class at BFAC July 18 and July 25
- Local kids get glimpse of the wild during Creature Teacher program for Breckenridge Library, Fine Arts Center
- Breckenridge High School Class of 1981 to hold 45-year reunion on July 24-25
Sports
Breckenridge High School’s 2026 Homecoming is scheduled for the first home game of the season on Sept. 4.
- Breckenridge Buckaroos, Dublin Lions scrimmage to raise funds for benevolence fund
- Fans to get first look at 2026 Buckaroos on Saturday, Aug. 8, at annual Watermelon Scrimmage
- ‘Impossible Mile’ fundraiser set for May 9 at Buckaroo Stadium, benefiting Meals on Wheels
- 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
Texas News
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 11.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.62/g on Monday, Aug. 17.
- 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
- 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
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.
