Several organizations in Breckenridge are offering activities for the community’s children this summer, and it’s shaping up to be a nature-theme couple of months. From the Creature Teacher’s wildlife to the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s Beauty and the Beast-themed production, there’s quite a bit going on.
Local families with children can get free meals (breakfast and lunch) for their children through June 18 (Monday-Thursday) with the Breckenridge Independent School District’s Summer Meals Program.
For the first time in eight years, Breckenridge has a new mayor, after outgoing Mayor Bob Sims passed the gavel to the newly elected Kord Trammel at the City Commission meeting Tuesday night, June 2.
It’s time for Texas to break free of the two-party choke hold, according to Glenn Rogers.
The Breckenridge Library and the Shalon Taylor Wilson Memorial Fund will sponsor a performance by The Slam Crew, a basketball entertainment team, at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 4.
Children’s clothing shop Ivy N Bean recently celebrated its grand opening with a Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Community members will have two opportunities to donate blood and support their favorite first responders during the upcoming Battle of the Badges blood drive this week in Breckenridge.
Dr. Gary Fambro, a local veterinarian and the Stephens County Rabies Officer, has confirmed that an “outside” kitten that was located about three miles north of U.S. Highway 183 has tested positive for rabies.
Family, friends, community members and others gathered at the Stephens County Courthouse in downtown Breckenridge on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, to honor local veterans who passed away during 2025.
Obituaries
Barbara Castaneda Mendez, 83, of Breckenridge, Texas, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family and loved ones on June 4, 2026. A visitation will be held on June 10,
Lifestyles
Several organizations in Breckenridge are offering activities for the community’s children this summer, and it’s shaping up to be a nature-theme couple of months. From the Creature Teacher’s wildlife to the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s Beauty and the Beast-themed production, there’s quite a bit going on.
- Breckenridge Library to host Slam Crew basketball program on Thursday, June 4; other summer programs planned
- Volunteers needed to help place flags on veterans’ graves in Breckenridge Cemetery on May 23
- National Hospital Week traditions continue at SMH with Blessing of the Hands ceremony today, community cookout on Friday
- Chelsea Thurman crowned 2026 Miss Breckenridge
- Breckenridge’s Spring Craft Show to offer handmade arts, crafts on Saturday, April 25
- Lee’s Legion Chapter of DAR honors founder, celebrates 100th anniversary
- David Lewis and band entertain small Breckenridge crowd for final 2025-26 Performance Series concert
- Breckenridge Library’s Book Sale kicks off today, March 27, continues on Saturday; gift card giveaway tickets on sale
Sports
Community members are invited to walk, run, lunge, jump, crawl and roll for a cause during the upcoming Impossible Mile Fundraiser. The event, which benefits local seniors through Meals on Wheels, is scheduled for Saturday, May 9.
- Breckenridge to send 11 powerlifters to State as both boys and girls match last year’s totals
- Buckaroo baseball, Lady Bucks softball start district play
- Breckenridge Chamber to host scholarship golf tournament on March 21
- Buckaroos push Eagles to brink in close bi-district loss
- A deeper look at UIL’s 2026-2028 realignment for Buckaroo football, basketball
- Buckaroo football drops to 3A-Division II with UIL’s realignment, will face new opponents in 2026
- Former Buckaroo Jerry Lawson transferring to Oklahoma State University
- Breckenridge youths sink their shots, advance to district Hoop Shoot competition
- Breckenridge Elks Lodge to host annual Hoop Shoot contest on Sunday, Jan. 4
Texas News
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 18.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.57/g on Monday, June 8, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas.
- GasBuddy forecasts most expensive summer at the pump in years amid strait closure
- Texas gas prices continue to rise amid geopolitical tensions, according to petroleum analyst
- Gas prices continue to rise, could reach $4/gal, petroleum expert says
- Average Texas gas prices are almost $1 higher than a month ago, according to GasBuddy
- Consumers see gas prices surge following US strikes on Iran
- Gas prices increase for fourth straight week; situation in Iran could impact energy markets in weeks to come
- Gas prices could continue to rise at a higher rate in upcoming weeks
- Gas prices trend higher, even as oil prices slip
- Texas gas prices rise slightly, while national average drops
Letters to the Editor
The paintings of Texas artist Steve Miller are on display in the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center’s main gallery through June 26.
- Letter To The Editor: Rylee Fuller thanks community for helping with FFA trip
- 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
Celebrations
They will celebrate on Sunday, May 28.
