As primaries loom, activist scores are more about donor compliance than conservative values.


The Stephens Regional Special Utility District has rescinded the Boil Water Notice that was issued on Tuesday, July 7, 2025.


Two local student ag organizations — Breckenridge FFA and Stephens County 4-H — are collecting gift card donations to support those impacted by the recent floods in Central Texas.


The Stephens Regional Special Utility District has issued a Boil Water Notice for all customers of the rural water district. The boil water notice does not apply to City of Breckenridge water system customers or other rural water system customers.


Samantha Trevino, a student at Breckenridge’s Texas State Technical College campus, won a bronze medal at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, last month.


Breckenridge’s First Methodist Church members is working with churches in Eastland and San Angelo, as well as with the Global Methodist Church, to put together “Flood Buckets” to be delivered to flooded areas in Central Texas.


Stephens Memorial Hospital has partnered with Moncrief Cancer Institute in Fort Worth to bring free mammograms to the residents of Stephens County and the surrounding area.


The Stephens County Sheriff’s Department has launched a new online jail roster that officials say will provide more accurate and streamlined information to the public.


The City of Breckenridge’s Public Works Director, Kegan Burns, submitted his letter of resignation shortly after noon Thursday, June 26.


George Credicott, 80, of Breckenridge, Texas, passed away on July 11, 2025. His funeral service at Melton-Kitchens Chapel of Memories will be held on Tuesday, July 15, beginning at 10


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


The Breckenridge High School Buckaroos and the Breckenridge Junior High School Broncos are preparing for a full slate of football, volleyball and cross country action in the 2025 season, with varsity, junior varsity and junior high squads all set to compete in non-district and district matchups throughout the fall.
- Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce to hold 10k run to raise funds for drone show
- 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


Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 6.8 cents per gallon in the last week.
- Texas gas prices drop over 12 cents per gallon in past week, still higher than a month ago
- Texas gas prices jumped almost 15 cents per gallon last week; GasBuddy expert predicts another increase in upcoming days
- 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


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


They will celebrate on Sunday, May 28.