Next week, Feb. 23-29, is National FFA Week, and as the Breckenridge FFA chapter prepares to celebrate, they are working on a special community feature spotlighting local FFA alumni.
Filing closes for city, school and hospital board elections; several offices to have contested races
The filing window for candidates to run for office on the Breckenridge City Commission, school board and hospital board closed on Friday, Feb. 13, and several of the races are contested. The election will be on May 2 with Early Voting to take place April 20-28.
The City of Breckenridge’s cemetery staff will begin cleaning the Cemetery this week. The project is a semi-annual procedure to clean the cemetery in preparation for the grass and flower season.
Early voting in the Texas primaries is underway today, continuing through Feb. 27, with Election Day on March 3.
One of the large La Casa Wind Farm/Nextera wind turbines recently installed in the southeastern portion of Stephens County caught fire early this morning, Saturday, Feb. 14, as a thunderstorm moved through the area.
Stephens Memorial Hospital recently honored Kraymer Harbold as the 2025 Employee of the Year and Melissa Palacios as the 2025 Director of the Year.
Early voting in the 2026 Primary Election will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 17, and continue through Friday, Feb. 27. Primary Election Day will be Tuesday, March 3.
Candidates for the Republican nomination for Stephens County Judge completed Candidate Profile Questionnaires for the Breckenridge Texan.
Candidates for the Republican nomination for Stephens County Constable completed Candidate Profile Questionnaires for the Breckenridge Texan.
Obituaries
Louy Trammell, 90, of Breckenridge, passed into his eternal heavenly home on February 15, with his wife and daughters holding his hands in the home that he designed and helped
Lifestyles
Texas Music star Bleu Edmondson will continue his 2025-26 tour with a Valentine’s Day concert at Breckenridge’s National Theatre.
- Breckenridge Rotary Club promotes literacy with dictionary giveaway at South Elementary
- Breckenridge exhibit features colorful artwork of mother and daughter Bonnie and Sabrina Siebert of Woodson
- Lane Bartoskewitz crowned 2026 Buckaroo Queen by Great Lord Chamberlain Christian Flores
- Robyn Brooks brings her ‘teacher’s heart’ to Breckenridge Fine Arts Center as new director
- Clear Fork Bank makes donation to help with National Theatre expansion in downtown Breckenridge
- East Elementary wraps up holiday activities with mini-parade, Christmas carols
- Stephens Memorial Hospital to host fundraising gala on New Year’s Eve
- Downtown Breckenridge shines brightly during annual Christmas Parade
Sports
With the new UIL district alignments for sports announced on Monday, Feb. 2, Breckenridge High School’s football and basketball teams will be facing new opponents next season, while the volleyball team will continue to play against the same schools as this year.
- 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
- Buckaroo Nation mourns loss of longtime coach/athletic trainer Bill Pearce
- Covering a Buckaroo on the big stage: A Breckenridge reporter’s trip to see Jerry Lawson play DI 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
Texas News
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 3.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.47/g on Monday, Feb. 16.
- Gas prices trend higher, even as oil prices slip
- Texas gas prices rise slightly, while national average drops
- As oil prices rise, U.S. and Texas gas prices also increase
- Texas gas prices remain unchanged over the past week, but oil prices are inching higher
- For fifth week, national gas price average declines
- National average price of gasoline continues to drop as prices at some gas stations drop below $2/gallon
- Nation’s gas prices drop for third straight week
- As gas prices continue to drop, expert says rates likely to stay low into new year
- Falling gas prices offer holiday relief for Americans
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.
