For at least the second time this week, an earthquake shook West Texas this morning with tremors that were felt in Stephens County.
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Several Breckenridge residents were recently honored for their years of employment with Texas State Technical College.
![Abilene’s Houses for Healing offers a place for Stephens County residents to stay during medical treatment](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Houses-for-Healing-Abilene-2829-Feature-505x306_c.jpg)
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Houses for Healing in Abilene is working to help people by providing a temporary place to stay at no cost for those who are undergoing medical treatment in Abilene or who have a close family member receiving treatment in Abilene, and one of the houses is designated primarily for Stephens County residents.
![Breckenridge Ballerz basketball team wins Abilene tournament](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BreckBallerzBasketball-cropped-200x157_c.jpg)
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The Breckenridge Ballerz basketball team was named the Big Country Champions after remaining undefeated in the Abilene tournament.
![Sips of Summer Wine & Craft Beer Tasting scheduled for Aug. 10](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SipsOfSummer-200x157_c.jpg)
![Sips of Summer Wine & Craft Beer Tasting scheduled for Aug. 10](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SipsOfSummer-200x157_c.jpg)
The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Sips of Summer Wine and Craft Beer Tasting on Saturday, Aug. 10.
![TSTC’s Abilene campus to offer night classes beginning this fall](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Night-IST-cropped-200x157_c.jpg)
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Abilene’s Texas State Technical College’s Industrial Technology Center will begin offering night classes in Electrical Power and Controls, Industrial Systems, and Welding Technology this fall.
![BISD school supply lists available now](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BJHSSchoolSupplyList-24-25-featurecrop-200x157_c.jpg)
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The first day of school for Breckenridge Independent School District is just a little more than two weeks away, on Wednesday, Aug. 7, and school supply lists are available to help parents and kids get what they need.
![Mets pick BHS graduate Owen Woodward in MLB draft](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Woodward-UH-copy-200x157_c.jpg)
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Breckenridge High School graduate Owen Woodward was drafted in the MLB Draft on Tuesday, July 17.
![Activities and more scheduled for Breckenridge Chamber’s Boomtown Summer Sale on July 26](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/downtown-breckenridge-2456-200x157_c.jpg)
![Activities and more scheduled for Breckenridge Chamber’s Boomtown Summer Sale on July 26](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/downtown-breckenridge-2456-200x157_c.jpg)
The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce will host a summer downtown shopping event next week that will also feature several activities for the whole family.
![Reynalda Martinez Reynalda Martinez](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ReynaldaMartinez-330x200_c.jpg)
![Reynalda Martinez Reynalda Martinez](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ReynaldaMartinez-330x200_c.jpg)
Reynalda Martinez, age 77, of Breckenridge, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 27, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father
![Sips of Summer Wine & Craft Beer Tasting scheduled for Aug. 10 Sips of Summer Wine & Craft Beer Tasting scheduled for Aug. 10](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SipsOfSummer-330x200_c.jpg)
![Sips of Summer Wine & Craft Beer Tasting scheduled for Aug. 10 Sips of Summer Wine & Craft Beer Tasting scheduled for Aug. 10](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SipsOfSummer-330x200_c.jpg)
The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Sips of Summer Wine and Craft Beer Tasting on Saturday, Aug. 10.
- Rhonda Rogers-Crawford takes on role as director of Breckenridge Fine Arts Center
- Creatures from around the world entertain crowds at program hosted by Breckenridge library, fine arts center
- Breckenridge kids to present ‘Treasure Island’ today, June 22, at National Theatre with Missoula Children’s Theatre
- Bronson Chadwick brings magic to the Breckenridge Library
- BHS Class of 2024 gets lessons on money before heading out to real world
- Learning Tree preschool celebrates its 2024 graduates
- From creatures to magic and reading to acting, there are lots of activities for Breckenridge kids this summer
- Local 4-H Sewing Club presents Quilt of Valor to Brannan family
![Breckenridge Ballerz basketball team wins Abilene tournament Breckenridge Ballerz basketball team wins Abilene tournament](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BreckBallerzBasketball-cropped-330x200_c.jpg)
![Breckenridge Ballerz basketball team wins Abilene tournament Breckenridge Ballerz basketball team wins Abilene tournament](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BreckBallerzBasketball-cropped-330x200_c.jpg)
The Breckenridge Ballerz basketball team was named the Big Country Champions after remaining undefeated in the Abilene tournament.
- Mets pick BHS graduate Owen Woodward in MLB draft
- Breckenridge 13U Little League team to play in state championship tournament this week
- Upcoming wrestling event in Breckenridge to benefit BISD
- Lady Buckaroos softball team heading to Bi-District series after clinching District Championship on Friday
- Buckaroo powerlifting boys qualify for state meet; state send-off for girls set for Wednesday
- Three Lady Bucks qualify for state powerlifting meet; boys to compete at regional meet on Friday
- Buckaroos’ 2024 football schedule includes new opponents after UIL realignment
- Chloe Whitmire signs with Dallas Christian College
- Local Elks Hoop Shoot winners win at district competition, advance to state competition
![Texas gas prices drop at a faster rate than national average Texas gas prices drop at a faster rate than national average](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/refuel-2157211_1920-330x200_c.jpg)
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Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 8.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.03/g today.
- Texas gas prices increase as drivers head into busiest weeks of summer travel season
- Boaters urged to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ to halt spread of zebra mussels, giant salvinia
- Hurricane Beryl could affect gas prices in upcoming weeks
- Price of oil, hurricanes could lead to higher gas prices
- Texas gas prices rising faster than national average as oil prices climb
- Gas prices rise slightly; petroleum analyst expects more decreases soon
- Summer driving season starts off with big drop in gas prices
- National average price of gas falls to lowest level since March
- Declining gas price trend likely to continue in June, according to petroleum analyst
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Letter to the editor by State Rep. Glenn Rogers
- 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
- Letter to the Editor: Support local retired teachers with vote for Prop 9
- Letter to the Editor: Steve Dempsey explains his position on proposed Stephens County wind farm
![Carrol and Jack Morehart to celebrate 50th anniversary Carrol and Jack Morehart to celebrate 50th anniversary](https://breckenridgetexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MorehartAnniversary-330x200_c.jpg)
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They will celebrate on Sunday, May 28.