Several local organizations have upcoming fundraisers planned.
Starting with the 2023-24 school year, Breckenridge students will attend classes four days a week.
January is School Board Appreciation Month.
The special meeting will be at noon in the BISD Administration building.
Plant Operations Technicians Ronnie Cooper and Pete Cooper were named Employees of the Year.
The Breckenridge Independent School District Board of Trustees honored the January 2023 Students of the Month and Teacher of the Month.
This year’s class will focus on severe thunderstorms.
Stephens County Commissioners approved the two fuel bids they received.
The City will repost the bid request with new requirements.
Obituaries
Clarence Henry Herring, Jr. entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 21, 2023. His funeral Mass at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church will begin at
Lifestyles
Several local organizations have upcoming fundraisers planned.
- Breckenridge Texan introduces new column by Jean Hayworth, focusing on local history
- New BFAC exhibit features mixed media art of Filipino artist Ellen Carmona-Kochoa
- Woman’s Forum makes donation to Breckenridge Library’s children’s programs
- Breckenridge Woman’s Forum celebrates Hawaiian Christmas
- Christmas Parade lights up downtown Breckenridge; more holiday events scheduled
- East Elementary to host Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 17
- Calendar of Events
- Secret Santa donations to help buy books for kids at East Elementary book fair
Sports
The Buckaroos received a total of 33 awards.
- Buckaroos’ 2022 football season comes to a close with 47-7 loss in Bi-District playoff
- Buckaroos wrap up regular season with 50-20 win over Clyde, prepare for playoffs
- Bucks snap two-game losing streak with decisive win over Bowie Jackrabbits
- Buckaroos move to 1-2 in district play after 32-25 loss to Jim Ned
- Buckaroos suffer first loss of season with Vernon’s 28-21 win
- Buckaroos start district play with win over Iowa Park, 42-0
- Coach Casey Pearce takes a look at Buckaroos’ upcoming opponents before tonight’s district opener
- Photo Gallery focuses on Buckaroo 2022 Homecoming Parade
- Buckaroos close out pre-district play with 56-17 Homecoming win over Benbrook Bobcats
Texas News
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 10.9 cents per gallon in the last week.
- Texas gas prices continue to rise at faster rate than overall U.S. prices
- Gas prices continued to rise last week, according to GasBuddy report
- Texas Supreme Court says it can’t force the state to process deluge of applications for tax break expiring this year
- Gas prices rise for first time in two months
- Winter weather, oil prices may slow decline in gas prices
- A boil-water notice in Houston made national news; in rural Texas, it’s a way of life
- Petroleum analyst predicts end to falling gas prices
- Gas prices continue to decline for fifth straight week
- Petroleum analyst expects another week of declining gas prices
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor from Steve dempsey
- Letter to the Editor: Zola George voices opposition to proposed Stephens County wind farm
- Letter to the Editor: Reader expresses disappointment about City Pool being closed on Saturdays
- Letter to the Editor: Reader encourages Stephens County residents to vote for Rogers
- Letter to the Editor: Reader commends Breckenridge Texan coverage of animal shelter situation
- Letter to the Editor: Endorsement for D’Jean Thompson
- Letter to Editor: Reader supports Glenn Rogers in 2022 election
- Letter to the Editor: Sheriff Will Holt responds to recent allegations
- 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
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
