After taking a welding class in high school, Luke Holtman is now expanding his knowledge by studying for a certificate of completion in Welding Technology at Texas State Technical College in Breckenridge.


On Monday morning, Feb. 10, several members of the Breckenridge Elks Lodge #1480 presented a check to the staff at Dr. Goodall’s House.


Eight people made plea deals in the past two months.


Texas State Technical College is offering scholarships for the LVN to RN Transition Nursing Program in Sweetwater.


Stephens County Judge Michael Roach pointed out in an email that the ongoing construction has created significant challenges for the local community.


Two former Breckenridge residents received lengthy prison sentences after pleading guilty to charges involving a 15-year-old child who was found tied up near a chicken coop in Washington County, Oklahoma, last summer.


The Stephens County Commissioners met on Jan. 13 and Jan. 27, taking care of county business in the new year.


The City of Breckenridge cemetery personnel will begin cleaning the Breckenridge Cemetery on Monday, Feb. 10.


Delana Williams, age 56, of Breckenridge, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 14, at The Lighthouse Church with Pastor Will


Texas history, artwork and artists are the focus of two exhibits on display now at the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center.
- Two groups to offer faith-based exercise programs in February
- National Theatre to present piano production, free movie next month
- Yearbooks provide insight into 100 years of Buckaroo Queens; coronation scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 25
- Stephens Memorial Hospital to host Masquerade Ball on Saturday, Jan. 25, to raise funds for mammography machine
- BJHS students present award-winning play to community
- Breckenridge gets in the holiday spirit with variety of Christmas events
- Jack Sanders, with Piatigorsky Foundation & Friends of Historic Breckenridge, brings classical guitar program to local children
- BJHS One-act Play places first at district competition; local performance scheduled for Wednesday afternoon


Millie Walling, who won the local Hoop Shoot contest earlier this month in the Girls 8-9 category, won the district contest in Arlington on Jan. 18.
- Winners from local Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot contest to represent Breckenridge at district event
- Local Elks Lodge to host Hoop Shoot for kids on Jan. 5
- Breckenridge Buckaroos earn 3-3A all-district honors
- They lit that B: Buckaroos dominate in San Angelo, winning 58-0
- Buckaroos suffer frustrating loss to Sweetwater in final home game of season
- Despite strongest game yet, Buckaroos fall to Comanche, 34-21
- Inconsistency continues to plague Buckaroos with 48-0 loss to Jim Ned
- Buckaroos start district play with 38-21 loss to Clyde
- Breckenridge to start district play tonight against Clyde in Buckaroo Stadium


Average gasoline prices in Texas are unchanged in the last week.
- Gas prices drop slightly, but tariffs could lead to increase
- Gas prices stabilize, but proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico could soon impact rates
- Texas gas prices remain unchanged, while national average rises
- Texas gas prices rise slightly, but GasBuddy analyst says more noticeable increases could be coming
- National, state gas prices rise slightly as oil prices surge to almost $74/barrel
- Americans projected to spend over $12 billion less on gasoline in 2025 compared to 2024
- Year 2024 closes out with decreasing gas prices
- Gas prices rise before holiday, but analyst predicts good news for motorists in 2025
- As oil prices start to rise, travelers may see slowdown in gas price drops


The National Theatre of Breckenridge will host its second annual Song Swap on Saturday, Jan. 11, featuring Kyle Fambro, Jared McLane, Jess Goodlett and Garrett Bryan, as the second presentation in the 2024-25 Performance Series.
- 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
- Letter to the Editor: Thanks and gratitude to the Breckenridge community


They will celebrate on Sunday, May 28.