The repair to a water line valve that crews worked on all day isn’t holding, and water service will not be restored to the community tonight, according to Breckenridge City Manager Cynthia Northrop.
As the water crisis in Breckenridge continues well into the second day, Raydon, Inc. was on site at the location of the broken valve and was working to get it replaced this evening.
Stephens Memorial Hospital and ResourceCare are closed today, due to the City of Breckenridge’s ongoing water problems.
Breckenridge Mayor Bob Sims has declared a state of emergency for the city of Breckenridge due to the ongoing water supply problems that started Tuesday, Dec. 9, when a contractor laying fiber optics lines hit a water main in downtown Breckenridge.
Busted water lines in Breckenridge drained both water towers today, for the third time this year.
With 16 days left before Christmas, the Breckenridge community has already celebrated several holiday-related events with still more on the calendar.
The entire city of Breckenridge is under a Boil Water Notice, effective Tuesday, Dec. 9.
When the deadline for filing for county offices in the March 2026 primary elections ended yesterday, Monday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m., there were three contested local races.
The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center is celebrating the season with several holiday displays, an online fundraiser and a new photography competition.
Obituaries
Rebecca Carey, age 59, of Breckenridge, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 6, in the Necessity Cemetery. Interment will
Lifestyles
With 16 days left before Christmas, the Breckenridge community has already celebrated several holiday-related events with still more on the calendar.
- Breckenridge Fine Arts Center hosts holiday exhibits, auction and photo contest
- National Theatre to host Maggie Amini, Kevin Singleton for Dec. 6 performance
- Local DAR chapter hosts traveling American Revolution exhibit in Cisco
- Breckenridge Craft Guild to host annual Holiday Craft Extravaganza on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22-23
- Breckenridge scout builds prayer garden for Eagle Project
- Texas Tamale Championship set for Nov. 22 in downtown Breckenridge
- Boot House to host ‘Young at Art Show & Sell’ featuring student creations
- Breckenridge’s National Theatre to host ‘3 Fools on 3 Stools’ concert tonight, Saturday, Nov. 8
Sports
It’s not every day that a small town sportswriter gets the chance to cover a hometown kid at the collegiate level, especially NCAA Division I football.
- Buckaroos wrap up 2025 football season with 55-0 loss to Paradise Panthers
- Buckaroos wrap up regular football season with win over SA-TLCA, prepare for playoffs
- Bucks fall to Sweetwater in the Mustang Bowl
- Buckaroos’ victory in Comanche secures playoff spot for first time since 2022
- Buckaroos lose to Jim Ned in district home opener
- Buckaroos suffer ‘disappointing loss’ against Clyde Bulldogs
- District Preview: Buckaroos to start district play against Clyde Bulldogs on Friday, Oct. 10
- Buckaroos spoil Rattlers’ homecoming game with 19-12 win
- Buckaroos dominate Mavericks for first win of season
Texas News
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 9.7 cents per gallon in the last week.
- Falling gas prices offer holiday relief for Americans
- Texas gas prices rise slightly ahead of Thanksgiving holiday
- With gas prices steady, other factors lead to uncertainty around Thanksgiving travel
- Gasoline prices edge higher as refinery issues, drop in supplies affect prices
- U.S. and Texas gas prices fell last week
- Possibility of U.S.-China trade deal could lift oil prices
- Gas prices continue to drop across Texas, U.S.
- Texas’ average gas prices drop 12 cents per gallon in last week
- Nation’s gas prices fluctuate, according to GasBuddy expert
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.
