Analia Palacios was crowned Breckenridge High School’s 2026 Homecoming Queen in a ceremony before tonight’s varsity football game.
Tonight, Friday, Sept. 4, the Breckenridge High School varsity football team takes on the Early High School Longhorns for the 2026 Buckaroo Homecoming.
In a split vote, the Breckenridge City Commissioners declined to pass the fee schedule that would have made higher water and sewer rates official.
The Rotary Club of Breckenridge and Carter BloodCare will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Texas State Technical College, 307 N. Breckenridge Ave.
The Breckenridge Buckaroos officially kicked off their 2026 football season against the Comanche Indians Friday night in Comanche.
Trump’s McCarthy-like tactics are tired.
The Breckenridge Buckaroos varsity football team will travel to Comanche today, Friday, Aug. 28, to take on the Comanche High School Indians in the first game of the 2026 season.
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.
Obituaries
Wayne Crudgington, age 84, of Breckenridge, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 2, in the Post Oak Cemetery with Pastor
Lifestyles
Analia Palacios was crowned Breckenridge High School’s 2026 Homecoming Queen in a ceremony before tonight’s varsity football game.
- BFAC’s 34th annual Juried Art Show, photo exhibit on display
- 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
Sports
Tonight, Friday, Sept. 4, the Breckenridge High School varsity football team takes on the Early High School Longhorns for the 2026 Buckaroo Homecoming.
- Buckaroos drop season opener against Comanche
- Bucks to kickoff 2026 varsity football season tonight against Comanche
- Buckaroo’s 2026 Homecoming scheduled for 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
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.
