Malcolm Bufkin was named the Stephens County Fire Marshal at the County Commissioner meeting this morning, Monday, June 23. He was sworn in this afternoon.
Breckenridge Independent School District campuses have posted their school supply lists for the 2025-26 academic year.
Breckenridge’s National Theatre will host a free showing of the movie “Mufasa – The Lion King.”
On Friday morning, a large crowd gathered just inside the Breckenridge Walmart, located at 3800 W. Walker St., to celebrate the store’s grand re-opening and the completion of the recent extensive remodeling project.
The local production of “Hercules!” will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the National Theatre, 116 E. Walker St., in downtown Breckenridge.
The Stephens County Humane Society will host a drive-through rabies vaccination clinic today, Tuesday, June 17, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Last Thursday the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center looked more like a zoo than an art gallery, as The Creature Teacher team presented their annual show to crowds of kids, parents and grandparents.
First Methodist Church of Breckenridge, 419 W. Walker, and several other local churches will provide free lunches for Breckenridge Independent School District Children with the Feed My Lambs summer meal program.
Extremists are extremists, no matter their party.
Obituaries
Billye Ruth Bigbee-White died on Tuesday, June 17, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area after receiving brief hospice care. She was born in Cottle County, Texas, to Ernest and Essie (Finch)
Lifestyles
Breckenridge Independent School District campuses have posted their school supply lists for the 2025-26 academic year.
- National Theatre, Bargain Box to present free showing of ‘Mufasa – the Lion King’ on Saturday, June 28
- Breckenridge kids to bring Ancient Greece to life in ‘Hercules!’ stage show on Saturday, June 21, at National Theatre
- Creature Teacher brings exotic animals to Breckenridge; other programs planned for kids this summer
- Breckenridge Library’s Summer Reading Program to kick off June 3; other kids’ events scheduled throughout summer
- Breckenridge Woman’s Forum collects funds for Cafe Love
- BJHS art exhibit on display at the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center
- Breckenridge Rotary Club’s annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive scheduled for June 5-6
- Iwona Jankowski’s ‘Mottled Art’ now on display at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center
Sports
The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce is holding a 10k Run and Walk on Saturday, June 14, to raise funds for the drone show they are planning for this year’s Boomfest event.
- BISD volleyball, softball camps scheduled for this month
- Breckenridge High School to host summer basketball camps for boys and girls
- BHS coaches to host basketball, volleyball camps in upcoming months
- Sports Roundup: Breckenridge athletes represent community well
- Breckenridge powerlifting teams shine at regional meets; Lady Bucks leave for state championship today
- Millie Walling places first in Texas Elks Hoop Shoot contest, advances to regional event
- Millie Walling advances to Elks State Hoop Shoot contest
- 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
Texas News
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 14.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.84/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas
- Texas gas prices drop slightly, but higher prices could be on horizon, according to analyst
- Texas bucks nationwide trend with rise in gas prices
- Texas, U.S. see gasoline prices drop slightly in past week
- Gas prices remain steady; petroleum analyst predicts stable prices for summer
- Gas prices jumped in Texas and U.S. last week, as oil prices rebound
- Despite jump in oil prices, state and national gas prices decline
- Texas and national gas prices rose slightly last week
- Texas gas prices rise slightly, while national average holds steady
- Texas and national gas prices continue to fall
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.
