The 2026 Stephens County Junior Livestock Show wrapped up Saturday morning with the cattle show, Jacob Jackson Master Showman competition and the buckle presentation, followed by the annual livestock sale.
Cattlemen have a message to Trump: Don’t take your tariff-flation worries out of our hide.
Breckenridge Junior High students gathered on the blacktop behind the school cafeteria Tuesday morning for a chance to glimpse how alcohol can impair their vision, coordination, motor skills and other abilities during a program hosted by the Stephens County Agrilife Extension Service.
The 68th annual Stephens County Junior Livestock Show started with the Rabbit Division on Thursday evening, Jan. 8.
The 2026 Stephens County Junior Livestock Show will start Thursday, Jan. 8, at the Stephens County Ag Center on U.S. Highway 180, east of Breckenridge.
January is National Blood Donor Month, and Stephens Memorial Hospital will host a blood drive with Carter BloodCare from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7.
According to various news reports, former Breckenridge Buckaroo Jerry Lawson is transferring to Oklahoma State University in Stillwater to play football for the Cowboys.
Five Breckenridge youths will represent the community at the district Hoop Shoot free-throw contest after advancing from the local competition, which was hosted Sunday, Jan. 4, by the Stephens County Elks Lodge No. 1480.
The Breckenridge Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 100 block of County Road 227 shortly after 6 p.m this evening, Saturday, Jan. 3.
Obituaries
Jean Curtis passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026. A service is planned for 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16 at One Church, 1911 W. Walker St. The family is preparing
Lifestyles
The last few days of the fall semester were a flurry of holiday-related activities for Breckenridge Independent School District students, especially the younger kids in the district at East Elementary.
- Stephens Memorial Hospital to host fundraising gala on New Year’s Eve
- Downtown Breckenridge shines brightly during annual Christmas Parade
- Terry McCoy donates blankets, grabbers to Villa Haven residents; Rotary Club helps with donation
- Christmas Parade rescheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 17; other holiday events planned
- Christmas parade, other events on Breckenridge’s December calendar
- Breckenridge Fine Arts Center hosts holiday exhibits, auction and photo contest
- National Theatre to host Maggie Amini, Kevin Singleton for Dec. 6 performance
- Local DAR chapter hosts traveling American Revolution exhibit in Cisco
Sports
According to various news reports, former Breckenridge Buckaroo Jerry Lawson is transferring to Oklahoma State University in Stillwater to play football for the Cowboys.
- Breckenridge youths sink their shots, advance to district Hoop Shoot competition
- Breckenridge Elks Lodge to host annual Hoop Shoot contest on Sunday, Jan. 4
- Buckaroo Nation mourns loss of longtime coach/athletic trainer Bill Pearce
- Covering a Buckaroo on the big stage: A Breckenridge reporter’s trip to see Jerry Lawson play DI Football
- Buckaroos wrap up 2025 football season with 55-0 loss to Paradise Panthers
- Buckaroos wrap up regular football season with win over SA-TLCA, prepare for playoffs
- Bucks fall to Sweetwater in the Mustang Bowl
- Buckaroos’ victory in Comanche secures playoff spot for first time since 2022
- Buckaroos lose to Jim Ned in district home opener
Texas News
Average gasoline prices in Texas are unchanged in the last week, averaging $2.33/g today.
- For fifth week, national gas price average declines
- National average price of gasoline continues to drop as prices at some gas stations drop below $2/gallon
- Nation’s gas prices drop for third straight week
- As gas prices continue to drop, expert says rates likely to stay low into new year
- Falling gas prices offer holiday relief for Americans
- Texas gas prices rise slightly ahead of Thanksgiving holiday
- With gas prices steady, other factors lead to uncertainty around Thanksgiving travel
- Gasoline prices edge higher as refinery issues, drop in supplies affect prices
- U.S. and Texas gas prices fell last week
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
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- 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.
