A team of park rangers from Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose visited the Breckenridge Library last week to present programs about dinosaurs for kids and adults.
Stephens County District Attorney Dee Peavy has announced the cases pleaded in the 90th Judicial Court for April, May and June.
The first day of school for Breckenridge students is just about a month away, and East and South elementary schools have posted their school supply lists.
Stephens County and the City of Breckenridge are offering residents opportunities to dispose of storm-related brush and debris following the storms last weekend that caused damage to homes, trees and other property in the area.
Glenn Rogers: America’s prosperity rests on agricultural innovation.
Integrity Plumbing, located at 101 N. Dairy St., has been damaged twice this week — first when Sunday evening’s storm tore off part of the roof and then again on Tuesday afternoon, July 7, when fire engulfed the back portion of the building.
The photography class by Tony Pilkington will cover fundamental camera techniques as well as how to think and see like a photographer.
The Breckenridge Library’s “Unearth a Story” theme will continue this week when the Dinosaur Valley State Park presents two programs on Wednesday, July 8.
The Breckenridge High School Class of 1981 will celebrate its 45-year reunion with events scheduled for July 24-25.
Obituaries
Marion “Buster” Dean Lee, 69, of Ivan, Texas, passed away at his home on July 4, 2026. Buster was born on July 31, 1957, in Breckenridge, Texas, to Rowe Dean
Lifestyles
A team of park rangers from Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose visited the Breckenridge Library last week to present programs about dinosaurs for kids and adults.
- Photographer Tony Pilkington to teach photography class at BFAC July 18 and July 25
- Local kids get glimpse of the wild during Creature Teacher program for Breckenridge Library, Fine Arts Center
- Breckenridge High School Class of 1981 to hold 45-year reunion on July 24-25
- Calendar of Events
- Breckenridge Fine Arts Center to host reception for artist, photographers on Saturday, June 27
- Breckenridge’s National Theatre’s summer camp to present ‘Beauty Lou and the Country Beast’ at 2 p.m. today, June 20
- Swenson Memorial Museum hosting fundraiser giveaway
- Breckenridge VFW post plans 80th birthday celebration with dinner, auction and dance
Sports
Community members are invited to walk, run, lunge, jump, crawl and roll for a cause during the upcoming Impossible Mile Fundraiser. The event, which benefits local seniors through Meals on Wheels, is scheduled for Saturday, May 9.
- Breckenridge to send 11 powerlifters to State as both boys and girls match last year’s totals
- Buckaroo baseball, Lady Bucks softball start district play
- Breckenridge Chamber to host scholarship golf tournament on March 21
- Buckaroos push Eagles to brink in close bi-district loss
- A deeper look at UIL’s 2026-2028 realignment for Buckaroo football, basketball
- Buckaroo football drops to 3A-Division II with UIL’s realignment, will face new opponents in 2026
- Former Buckaroo Jerry Lawson transferring to Oklahoma State University
- Breckenridge youths sink their shots, advance to district Hoop Shoot competition
- Breckenridge Elks Lodge to host annual Hoop Shoot contest on Sunday, Jan. 4
Texas News
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Texas was priced at $2.89/g yesterday while the most expensive was $5.29/g, a difference of $2.40/g.
- Average gas prices fell in 46 states, including Texas, last week
- Gas prices have been dropping, but the future of the rates remains murky, according to GasBuddy’s expert
- GasBuddy forecasts most expensive summer at the pump in years amid strait closure
- Texas gas prices continue to rise amid geopolitical tensions, according to petroleum analyst
- Gas prices continue to rise, could reach $4/gal, petroleum expert says
- Average Texas gas prices are almost $1 higher than a month ago, according to GasBuddy
- Consumers see gas prices surge following US strikes on Iran
- Gas prices increase for fourth straight week; situation in Iran could impact energy markets in weeks to come
- Gas prices could continue to rise at a higher rate in upcoming weeks
Letters to the Editor
The paintings of Texas artist Steve Miller are on display in the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center’s main gallery through June 26.
- Letter To The Editor: Rylee Fuller thanks community for helping with FFA trip
- 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
Celebrations
They will celebrate on Sunday, May 28.
