Commissioners also voted to advertise an upcoming public hearing regarding amendments to the Nextera windfarm agreement.
Despite statewide trend, Republican voters outpace Democrats in Stephens County
As the Breckenridge chapter of the FFA joins others around the country celebrating National FFA Week, the local students have an exciting year to look back on.
Letter to the Editor by Rylee Fuller.
The Buckaroo boys basketball team wrapped up their season with a 53-49 loss in the bi-district playoff game.
Dr. Goodall’s House, the local Children’s Advocacy Center, announced this morning, Monday, Feb. 23, that the 2025 Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Member of the Year for Stephens County is Jamie Petruzzi, assistant district attorney for Stephens County.
The public hearing and meeting will be held in the Stephens County Annex Building, located at 222 N. Baylor Ave., across from the Stephens County Law Enforcement Center.
The UIL released its 2026-2028 district realignments earlier this month, reshaping the competitive landscape for Breckenridge athletics.
Breckenridge Independent School District honored the Students and Staff of the Month, at the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, Feb. 9.
Obituaries
Robert Wilkinson, age 73, of Breckenridge, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 28, at Morehart Mortuary with W.C. Roach
Lifestyles
Texas Music star Bleu Edmondson will continue his 2025-26 tour with a Valentine’s Day concert at Breckenridge’s National Theatre.
- 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
- East Elementary wraps up holiday activities with mini-parade, Christmas carols
- Stephens Memorial Hospital to host fundraising gala on New Year’s Eve
- Downtown Breckenridge shines brightly during annual Christmas Parade
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 3.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.47/g on Monday, Feb. 16.
- 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
- Falling gas prices offer holiday relief for Americans
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.
