Breckenridge High School graduate Kaitlyn Ellis was named the Women’s Basketball Player of the Week – West Division last week by the American Southwest Conference. Ellis, who is a senior
With grants from the Texas Farm Bureau and the Stephens County Texas Farm Bureau, Breckenridge South Elementary’s third graders and Sumer Russell, the Stephens County AgriLife Extension agent, created a
The fifth-graders at South Elementary are selling Chick-Fil-A sandwich meals to raise money for their upcoming Science Camp trip. Tickets cost $7 each for the meal, which includes a sandwich,
Editor’s note: The weekly emergency dispatch report for Breckenridge and Stephens County is compiled from the daily logs of the local
Breckenridge and Stephens County citizens have an upcoming opportunity to take an active part in the local government by applying
Breckenridge High School has announced the following students on the A and A-B Honor Rolls for the third six weeks
It’s that time of year again – the season of Thin Mints and Peanut Butter Patties and all of the other Girl Scout Cookies beloved by so many.
With Breckenridge’s interim city manager Scott Dixon’s three-month stint ending recently, the Breckenridge City Commission voted at their meeting earlier this month to appoint City Secretary Heather Robertson-Caraway as the interim city manager while the search committee seeks a new manager for the city.
City of Breckenridge employees will begin its semi-annual cleaning the Breckenridge Cemetery on Monday, Feb. 1, in preparation for the
Obituaries
Margaret Elaine Ables, 74, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. A memorial service honoring her life will be planned at a later date. Margaret Elaine
Lifestyles
Saturday, Jan. 30 96th Coronation of the Buckaroo Queen Breckenridge High School will host the coronation of the Class of 2021’s Buckaroo Queen at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30. This
- Farm Bureau grants enable AgriLife Extension, South Elementary to create vegetable garden
- Chicken sandwich fundraiser to benefit Science Camp trip
- It’s Thin Mints time: Local Girl Scouts selling cookies now through March 7
- When the going gets tough, the tough get growing: Local musicians farming hemp to survive pandemic
- Community offers several opportunities for residents to help those in need this holiday season
- UPDATE: Breckenridge Christmas parade canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
- Upcoming holiday events on schedule for Breckenridge community
- Robertson-Caraway receives state-wide ‘Emerging Leader’ award
Sports
Breckenridge High School graduate Kaitlyn Ellis was named the Women’s Basketball Player of the Week – West Division last week by the American Southwest Conference. Ellis, who is a senior
- Nine Buckaroos named to 3-3A All-District teams
- BISD cancels JV, Varsity football games against Jim Ned due to COVID-19
- Pearce suspends high school football activities for ‘several days’ due to COVID-19 situation
- Longhorns play spoiler in Buckaroos’ Homecoming festivities
- Kayla Wood and Jonathan Trejo crowned 2020 Breckenridge Homecoming Queen and King
- Buckaroos drop first district game to Clyde Bulldogs
- Breckenridge Buckaroos prepare to start district play on Friday in Clyde
- Eagles out-score Buckaroos 35-12 in last pre-district game of season
- Home-side tickets for tonight’s Buckaroo game sold out; game will be live-streamed
Texas News
Texas gas prices are unchanged in the past week, averaging $2.09/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 13,114 stations. Gas prices in Texas are 16.5 cents per gallon higher
- Gas prices rise over 7 cents per gallon over last week
- Gas prices rise as oil rallies, according to GasBuddy report
- Stephens County Junior Livestock Show kicks off with Rabbit Show, continues today
- Gas prices continue to rise, following rising price of crude oil
- Gasoline prices rise slightly, on track for lowest seasonal prices in years
- Gas prices continue upswing, according to GasBuddy reports
- Gas prices rise slightly over last week
- Local gas prices hold steady as holiday season approaches
- Gas prices rise slightly, along with rising crude oil prices
Letters to the Editor
Some times when you defend yourself against baseless and/or grossly exaggerated, twisted claims, you end up spreading the rumor/disinformation more. For my entire 4 years in office, I have chosen
- Letter to the Editor: Candidate for Sheriff addresses allegations by opponent
- Letter to the Editor: Wayland VFD says thank you to Breckenridge Elks Lodge #1480
- Letter: Glenn Rogers stands in support with Breckenridge Texan
- Letter to the Editor: Local Tax Office to stop processing watercraft registrations
- Letter to Editor: Reader supports Glenn Rogers
- Letter: Sheriff Will Holt announces filing for re-election
- Letter: Marquis Martin Scholarship Fund
- Letter: Thank you to the community
Celebrations
Sharon and Lance Kitchens will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Breckenridge Woman’s Forum. Richard Lance Kitchens and the former Sharon
