A clog at the City of Breckenridge’s wastewater treatment plant has led to a discharge of partially treated sewage into Gunsolus Creek just north of Breckenridge.
The exhibit, which is free and open to the public, will remain at the Ranger College Main Campus located at 1240 College Circle through about 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26, and will come through Breckenridge Sunday evening, stopping briefly.
Will Thompson was sworn in as the Stephens County Judge on Thursday morning, April 23, by District Judge Phillip Gregory in the District Courtroom in the Stephens County Courthouse.
The Breckenridge Craft Guild will host its annual Spring Extravaganza Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 25.
The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of Emergency Management are implementing plans in response to the temporary closure of the Hubbard Creek Lake Bridge on U.S. Highway 180 by the Texas Department of Transportation next week.
Breckenridge Independent School District honored the Students and Staff of the Month, at the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, April 13, at the BISD administration office.
Local registered voters will have a chance to elect their government representatives for the school district, city commission and Fort Griffin Special Utility District, beginning with Early Voting this week and wrapping up with Election Day on May 2.
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, a crowd gathered on the courthouse lawn in Breckenridge as Stephens County became the 37th Texas county to install a bronze replica of Travis’ “Victory or Death” letter dispatched from the Alamo in 1836. The ceremony also celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Stephens County courthouse, which was built in 1926.
For the first time, students in the Welding program at the TSTC Breckenridge campus earned medals during the SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary Leadership and Skills Conference held earlier this month.
Obituaries
Lovita Gay Jackson, 83, of Mineral Wells, Texas, passed away on April 16, 2026. A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Melton-Kitchens Chapel
Lifestyles
The Breckenridge Craft Guild will host its annual Spring Extravaganza Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 25.
- Lee’s Legion Chapter of DAR honors founder, celebrates 100th anniversary
- David Lewis and band entertain small Breckenridge crowd for final 2025-26 Performance Series concert
- Breckenridge Library’s Book Sale kicks off today, March 27, continues on Saturday; gift card giveaway tickets on sale
- Dr. Prater honored with retirement party at Stephens Memorial Hospital
- David Lewis to close out National Theatre’s 2025-26 Performance Series on Saturday, March 28
- DRT members donate Texas history books to Breckenridge Library
- 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
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 22.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.61/g Monday, March 30.
- 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
- 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
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.
