A portion of U.S. Highway 183 was shut down for at least an hour this afternoon, Wednesday, April 1, following a four-vehicle accident in the south-bound lane about 15 miles south of Breckenridge.
The pancake meals will be available on a donation basis.
David Lewis and band entertain small Breckenridge crowd for final 2025-26 Performance Series concert
Despite the small crowd at the National Theatre on Saturday night, David Lewis put on one of the best shows of this year’s Performance Series, hosted by the Friends of Historic Breckenridge.
Breckenridge High School seniors got a glimpse of their future during the “It’s Your Money!” program on Thursday, March 26, sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and InterBank, in partnership with the high school.
The Stephens County 4-H and Agriculture and Natural Resources plant sale will be Friday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until they sell out).
Journalist Alex Kielar, who came to Breckenridge a little over a year ago, is moving back to Pennsylvania this week.
The Breckenridge Library will host its annual Spring Book Sale on today and Saturday, March 27-28.
Friends, former co-workers, patients and other community members honored Dr. William E. Prater with a retirement party at Stephens Memorial Hospital on Monday, March 23.
The Friends of Historic Breckenridge will present David Lewis as the fifth and final show of the 2025-2026 Performance Series season at the National Theatre in downtown Breckenridge.
Obituaries
Ronald “Mack” Walker, 63, of Shep, Texas, passed away on March 28, 2026. His cremation has been entrusted to Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home. The family will be having a private service
Lifestyles
David Lewis and band entertain small Breckenridge crowd for final 2025-26 Performance Series concert
Despite the small crowd at the National Theatre on Saturday night, David Lewis put on one of the best shows of this year’s Performance Series, hosted by the Friends of Historic Breckenridge.
- Breckenridge Library’s Book Sale kicks off today, March 27, continues on Saturday; gift card giveaway tickets on sale
- Dr. Prater honored with retirement party at Stephens Memorial Hospital
- David Lewis to close out National Theatre’s 2025-26 Performance Series on Saturday, March 28
- DRT members donate Texas history books to Breckenridge Library
- Local DRT group to sponsor free showing of 2004 ‘The Alamo’ movie on March 21
- Friends of Historic Breckenridge announces ‘Encore’ campaign to expand National Theatre complex
- Breckenridge Fine Arts Center to host annual Casino Night fundraiser on Saturday, March 7
- Free program focusing on spiritual, physical and mental health to start in Breckenridge on Sunday, March 1
Sports
Breckenridge’s powerlifting program will once again be well-represented on the state stage, as the Buckaroos and Lady Bucks combined to qualify 11 lifters for the upcoming state meets – matching the program’s totals from a year ago despite graduating several top performers.
- 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
- Buckaroo Nation mourns loss of longtime coach/athletic trainer Bill Pearce
Texas News
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 22.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.61/g Monday, March 30.
- 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
- As oil prices rise, U.S. and Texas gas prices also increase
- Texas gas prices remain unchanged over the past week, but oil prices are inching higher
- For fifth week, national gas price average declines
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor by Rylee Fuller.
- 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
- Letter to the Editor: Thanks and gratitude to the Breckenridge community
Celebrations
They will celebrate on Sunday, May 28.
