Breckenridge Independent School District honored the Students and Staff of the Month at the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, March 17.
In this week’s column, Glenn Rogers talks about the war on taxpayer-funded lobbying.
The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming Breckenridge City Commission election and the Stephens Memorial Hospital District board election will be Thursday, April 3.
A Stephens County man died late Tuesday, March 18, when his car crashed on FM 2231, west of Breckenridge.
The last day to see the “Remembering the Republic of Texas” exhibit at the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center will be Tuesday, March 18.
The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center will host its annual fundraising Casino Night on Saturday, March 29.
On Monday, March 10, the Stephens County Commissioners voted to implement a burn ban for the county.
The Breckenridge High School girls powerlifting team left Breckenridge at 7 a.m. today, Wednesday, March 12, on their way to the state championship in Edinburg. Three members of the BHS boys powerlifting team will compete in the boys state championship next week.
The Stephens County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Monday, March 10, to abolish the county elections administrator position following the resignation of Elections Administrator Jared McLane.
Obituaries
Rodger Yoes, age 38 of Breckenridge, passed away, Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 24, in the Necessity Cemetery with Patrick Frishe
Lifestyles
The last day to see the “Remembering the Republic of Texas” exhibit at the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center will be Tuesday, March 18.
- Fine Arts Center to host ‘Casino Night’ on March 29
- Breckenridge Woman’s Forum learns about gardening at February meeting
- Breckenridge Fine Arts Center to host Texas Art Talk and historical demonstrations on March 8
- Piano duo brings lively show to Breckenridge’s National Theatre
- Texas history and art on exhibit at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center
- Two groups to offer faith-based exercise programs in February
- National Theatre to present piano production, free movie next month
- Yearbooks provide insight into 100 years of Buckaroo Queens; coronation scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 25
Sports
The Breckenridge High School girls powerlifting team left Breckenridge at 7 a.m. today, Wednesday, March 12, on their way to the state championship in Edinburg. Three members of the BHS boys powerlifting team will compete in the boys state championship next week.
- Millie Walling places first in Texas Elks Hoop Shoot contest, advances to regional event
- Millie Walling advances to Elks State Hoop Shoot contest
- Winners from local Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot contest to represent Breckenridge at district event
- Local Elks Lodge to host Hoop Shoot for kids on Jan. 5
- Breckenridge Buckaroos earn 3-3A all-district honors
- They lit that B: Buckaroos dominate in San Angelo, winning 58-0
- Buckaroos suffer frustrating loss to Sweetwater in final home game of season
- Despite strongest game yet, Buckaroos fall to Comanche, 34-21
- Inconsistency continues to plague Buckaroos with 48-0 loss to Jim Ned
Texas News
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 6.7 cents per gallon in the last week.
- Uncertainty over tariffs keeping national gas prices low, according to petroleum analyst
- Texas gas prices fall by double-digits in past week
- While national gas prices drop, Texas averages continue to rise
- GasBuddy analyst: Texas, national gas prices up, more increases on horizon
- Texas gas prices remain steady, while national average jumps 4.8 cents per gallon
- Gas prices drop slightly, but tariffs could lead to increase
- Gas prices stabilize, but proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico could soon impact rates
- Texas gas prices remain unchanged, while national average rises
- Texas gas prices rise slightly, but GasBuddy analyst says more noticeable increases could be coming
Letters to the Editor
Lynn McCoy, my momma, passed away November 6, 2024. Christmas was her favorite time of the year. She spoiled everyone she loved at this time of year. And she always
- 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
- Letter to the Editor: Local resident explains why she’s ashamed of Stephens County in wake of courthouse animal policy
Celebrations
They will celebrate on Sunday, May 28.
