One hundred years ago this month, Breckenridge High School held what is considered to be the first official Coronation of the Buckaroo Queen.
Long-time Stephens County Commissioner D.C. “Button” Sikes, age 85, died early this morning, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. His funeral will be Thursday, Jan. 23.
The Stephens Memorial Hospital Foundation will host a Winter Gala Masquerade Ball benefiting Stephens Memorial Hospital on Saturday, Jan. 25.
The Stephens County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on Feb. 10 regarding a proposed change to the tax abatement agreement between Stephens County and NextEra, the company building a wind turbine farm in the southeastern portion of the county.
Stephens County Emergency Management will open a Warming Station at the Stephens County Law Enforcement Center.
When the Breckenridge Independent School District Board of Trustees met on Jan. 13, the Students and Staff of the Month were honored.
City of Breckenridge, school district, hospital board now accepting positions for board positions.
Months of hard work, planning and organizing came to a close Saturday morning as the 2025 Stephens County Junior Livestock Show wrapped up with the Jacob Jackson Master Showman competition, the buckle awards ceremony and the buyers’ luncheon and sale.
Glenn Rogers has become a contributing columnist for the Dallas Morning News, and his first column recently ran in the paper.
Obituaries
Ellison Harkley, 90, of Breckenridge, Texas, passed away on January 16, 2025. His memorial service at Melton-Kitchens Chapel of Memories will be held on Saturday, February 1, beginning at 11
Lifestyles
One hundred years ago this month, Breckenridge High School held what is considered to be the first official Coronation of the Buckaroo Queen.
- 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
- From cooking decorating to the Christmas parade, Breckenridge is going all out for the holidays
- Breckenridge Woman’s Forum members learn about Shriners Hospitals at recent meeting
- Local holiday activities planned for December
Sports
Five young people from Breckenridge will represent the community at the district Hoop Shoot free throw contest later this month.
- 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
- Buckaroos close out pre-district play with 42-6 loss to Tolar; first district game scheduled for Oct. 11
Texas News
Average gasoline prices in Texas are unchanged in the last week, averaging $2.66/g on Monday, Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas.
- 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
- National average cost of gasoline drops below $3/gallon; Texas prices average $2.55
- Gas prices continue to drop with decreases expected through holiday season, according to petroleum expert
- Ukraine-Russia war, Thanksgiving holiday keep gas prices fluctuating, according to GasBuddy analyst
Letters to the Editor
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
Celebrations
They will celebrate on Sunday, May 28.
