The Breckenridge Library will have a book sale to benefit the library on Friday and Saturday, May 14 and 15.
By Carla McKeown/Breckenridge Texan The Stephens County Commissioners approved a variety of proposals and requests at their regular meeting Monday, May 10. They approved three contracts with Future Energy Solutions
Breckenridge High School athletics wrapped up the 2020-2021 season with a state track meet win and a berth in the baseball playoffs. Kylee Willis brought home a third place medal
The State of Texas has made several announcements recently regarding the COVID-19 situation in the state, including details about vaccine
First United Methodist Church of Breckenridge will host a three-day revival, “A Walk in the Park with Jesus,” beginning Sunday,
Last week, in the Texas FFA State Forage Judging competition at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, the Breckenridge High
It was a busy night at the Breckenridge City Commission meeting Tuesday, May 4, with new commissioners being sworn in, local students making a presentation and actions being taken on topics including the water/sewer rates and the swimming pool operations.
Local Walmart customers can now get COVID-19 vaccines at the pharmacy with no appointment necessary. On Tuesday, Walmart and Sam’s
The Breckenridge City Commission will meet this evening, Tuesday, April 4, for their regular May meeting, and the agenda includes two topics that were also discussed at last month’s meeting: the water and sewer rates and the aquatic center operations.
Obituaries
Frances Marion Petruzzi Curry was born on June 3, 1924, in Everett, Massachusetts. She died on May 6, 2021, in Breckenridge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony
Lifestyles
Most Saturdays, the Stephens County Courthouse is dark and quiet, but this past Saturday morning, it was bustling with activity as a group of local students competed against kids from Wichita Falls in a mock trial contest.
- Swenson Memorial Museum gets new air conditioning for second floor exhibits
- Breckenridge Mayor declares March as Texas History Month
- TSTC Nursing student follows childhood dream
- Leo and Max stop in Breckenridge during their American travels
- Bev Boren exhibit extended through March 31 at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center
- Extensive Military Museum exhibit on display at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center
- Nayeli Hernandez crowned 2021 Buckaroo Queen
- Girl Scouts, Leon-Bosque RC&D team up to assist local organizations
Sports
Breckenridge High School athletics wrapped up the 2020-2021 season with a state track meet win and a berth in the baseball playoffs. Kylee Willis brought home a third place medal
- Breckenridge Elks Club hosts annual Hoop Shoot free throw contest
- BHS graduate Kaitlyn Ellis named Player of the Week by American Southwest Conference
- 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
Texas News
Texas gas prices have fallen 2.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.62/g on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Gas prices in
- GasBuddy analyst predicts ‘bumpy road’ ahead for gas prices
- Gas prices continue to rise as demands increase
- Gas expert: Motorists can expect rising prices in weeks, months ahead
- Gas prices continue to rise following winter storm shutdowns
- Winter storm leads to higher gasoline prices, according to industry expert
- Petroleum analyst: Gas prices expected to continue to rise
- Gas prices rise slightly as demand increases
- Internet, phone services in rural Texas threatened as state slashes subsidies for providers
- Gas prices level off after several weeks of increases, according GasBuddy analyst
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
