Coming off a heart-breaking overtime loss to Cisco, the Breckenridge Buckaroos had a ton of positives to build on heading into their game this past Friday against the Eastland Mavericks.
The Breckenridge Police Department will host a local National Night Out Block Party from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Stephens County Law Enforcement Center, 210 E. Dyer St.
The Breckenridge Lions Club will host its second annual Scholarship Cornhole Tournament beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Trade Barn in the Breckenridge City Park.
At their meeting last week, the Breckenridge City Commissioners voted to approve the new tax rate and budget for the upcoming year, before moving on to the regular business items on the agenda.
Editor’s note: The weekly emergency dispatch report for Breckenridge and Stephens County is compiled from the daily logs of the local
Following a Public Hearing on Monday, Sept. 13, Stephens County Commissioners voted to approve the proposed 2022 Fiscal Year Budget and the 2021 Tax Rate for the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget for Stephens County.
Editor’s note: The weekly emergency dispatch report for Breckenridge and Stephens County is compiled from the daily logs of the local
The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce held its annual Scholarship Golf Tournament in memory of Johnny Bates on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Breckenridge Country Club.
The Stephens County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 13, on the proposed 2021-2022 tax rate and budget, followed by the commissioners regular meeting.
Obituaries
Nancy Karl, age 77, of Breckenridge, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 18, at Breckenridge Cemetery with Pastor Andy
Lifestyles
Breckenridge High School Senior Samantha Smalley was crowned the 2021 Homecoming Queen, and Julian Eutimio was named the Homecoming King shortly before the kickoff of the Homecoming football game tonight, Friday, Sept. 3.
- Reception to honor Jean Hayworth as she retires from community journalism career
- Breckenridge Fine Arts Center to host reception for juried show artists on Saturday, Aug. 28
- Breckenridge Woman’s Forum to host Murder Mystery Dinner on Thursday, Aug. 26
- Chris Beall to perform free concert at Breckenridge’s National Theatre on Tuesday, Aug. 24
- Safari Program brings the drumbeat of Africa to Breckenridge
- Breckenridge Fine Arts Center to host rock painting workshops
- Breckenridge Library to host African Safari program on Aug. 11
- Shine performs first of their two 2021 Breckenridge concerts at National Theatre
Sports
Coming off a heart-breaking overtime loss to Cisco, the Breckenridge Buckaroos had a ton of positives to build on heading into their game this past Friday against the Eastland Mavericks.
- Local Lions Club’s second annual Cornhole Tournament on Oct. 2 to raise funds for scholarships
- Annual Chamber of Commerce golf tournament raises funds for local scholarships
- Buckaroos fight till the end in Cisco, losing by one point in overtime
- After Ballinger cancels, Buckaroos lose last-minute Homecoming game to Bells Panthers
- Ballinger cancels Friday night’s football game due to COVID-19; Breckenridge officials seeking alternative opponent
- Breckenridge Buckaroos kick off 2021 football season with 49-28 win over Jacksboro Tigers
- Head Coach Casey Pearce talks about what to expect from Buckaroos football this season
- Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce to host Scholarship Golf Tournament on Sept. 11
- Buckaroo Football season tickets on sale now for last year’s ticket holders
Texas News
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has designated Lake Brownwood, Inks Lake, and Medina Lake in the Colorado and San Antonio River basins as “infested” with invasive zebra mussels.
- Grid operator says Texans can return to regular electricity use
- National and statewide gas prices rise in past week
- Gas prices continue to drop across U.S., Texas
- Gas prices drop slightly in days before Memorial Day holiday
- Gas prices continue to rise, affected by upcoming holiday weekend
- Gas prices rise as summer travel begins and southeast experiences shortages
- Gas prices begin to decrease
- GasBuddy analyst predicts ‘bumpy road’ ahead for gas prices
- Gas prices continue to rise as demands increase
Letters to the Editor
Some times when you defend yourself against baseless and/or grossly exaggerated, twisted claims, you end up spreading the rumor/disinformation more. For my entire 4 years in office, I have chosen
- Letter to the Editor: Candidate for Sheriff addresses allegations by opponent
- Letter to the Editor: Wayland VFD says thank you to Breckenridge Elks Lodge #1480
- Letter: Glenn Rogers stands in support with Breckenridge Texan
- Letter to the Editor: Local Tax Office to stop processing watercraft registrations
- Letter to Editor: Reader supports Glenn Rogers
- Letter: Sheriff Will Holt announces filing for re-election
- Letter: Marquis Martin Scholarship Fund
- Letter: Thank you to the community
Celebrations
Sharon and Lance Kitchens will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Breckenridge Woman’s Forum. Richard Lance Kitchens and the former Sharon
