This year, the Breckenridge Junior High School took on the challenge of organizing a theater group and entering the UIL One-Act Play contest for the first time.
With just a little over two weeks until Christmas, the Breckenridge community continues adding holiday events to the local schedule.
At their November meeting, the Breckenridge Woman’s Forum enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal and listened to members of Shriners International.
The Breckenridge Rotary Club purchases the dictionaries for third graders each year through Rotary International as part of Rotary’s literacy initiative.
With the final team of District 3-3A (Jim Ned) eliminated from the Class 3A football playoffs last week, the official post-season all-district honors were announced by Buckaroo head coach Casey Pearce shortly after Jim Ned defeat.
For 36 years, U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Doug Beaty (ret.) has been working to ensure children in Stephens County receive toys during the holiday season through the Marine Corps Reserves’ Toys for Tots program.
The December calendar is quickly filling up with holiday-related local events. Check out some of the activities planned for this month.
The “Spirit in the Sky” exhibit will be on display at the BFAC through Dec. 28.
Participants will visit various city facilities and build relationships in an interactive environment.
Obituaries
Charles Horton, 73, of Breckenridge, Texas, passed away at his family PK Lake Cabin that he dearly loved on December 1, 2024, in Graham. Funeral services will be Saturday, December
Lifestyles
This year, the Breckenridge Junior High School took on the challenge of organizing a theater group and entering the UIL One-Act Play contest for the first time.
- 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
- ‘Spirit in the Sky’ exhibit, featuring work of Shalon Wilson on display at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center
- Breckenridge Fine Arts Center to host reception tonight for Shalon Wilson exhibit
- South Elementary’s annual Turkey Trot kicks off Thanksgiving holiday for local schools
- Community Christmas tree lights up downtown Breckenridge
- Breckenridge Craft Guild to host annual craft show Nov. 22-23
Sports
With the final team of District 3-3A (Jim Ned) eliminated from the Class 3A football playoffs last week, the official post-season all-district honors were announced by Buckaroo head coach Casey Pearce shortly after Jim Ned defeat.
- 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
- Cabel Perkins and Ayden Williamson named 2024 Buckaroo Homecoming Queen and King
- Parade and bonfire get community fired up for tonight’s Buckaroo Homecoming football game
Texas News
Although Texas gas prices are up slightly, the national average has dropped below $3 per gallon.
- 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
- Texas, U.S. gas prices remain on even keel this week
- Texas gas prices rise slightly while US average falls
- Gas prices continue tracking downward in Texas, U.S.
- Average gas prices drop to lowest level since January
- Gas prices’ downward trend continues, according to GasBuddy
- Texas gas prices continue to drop while national rates rise slightly
- Hurricanes, situation in Middle East could affect U.S. gas prices, according to petroleum analyst
Letters to the Editor
The Stephens Memorial Hospital Auxiliary thanks all the sponsors and donors for their support of the organization’s 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
- Letter to the Editor: Support local retired teachers with vote for Prop 9
Celebrations
They will celebrate on Sunday, May 28.
