The eighth annual Sloan Everett Pure Country Pedal Memorial Bike Ride is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19, in the Breckenridge City Park, offering five routes, brunch, live entertainment and a chance to help support local volunteer fire departments.
Stephens Memorial Hospital will host its annual Stephens County Health Fair on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 7 to 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 301 S. Rose St.
Eight Breckenridge residents recently made plea deals with the 90th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
Elliott Street Church of Christ will host the third annual “Gathering” on Sunday, Oct. 13, at the church, located at 1701 W. Elliott.
The local community had a chance to meet law enforcement officers, first responders and others at the annual National Night Out event, hosted by the Breckenridge Police Department last week.
In celebration Constitution Week, a group of fifth graders at South Elementary performed the play “Unite or Die: How Thirteen States Became a Nation” for their fellow fifth graders, as well as parents and teachers in the school cafeteria/auditorium.
In the upcoming election, voters who live in Stephens County, but outside the Breckenridge city limits, will have a chance to vote on a new sales tax for the county.
From the Walk Across Texas program to a pickleball league, the Stephens County AgriLife Extension Service has a variety activities coming up for local residents, both adults and youth.
Last month, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that, since he signed an update of the state’s election laws in 2021, the state has removed about one million people from the voter rolls, a process which is ongoing.
Obituaries
Bill Lasater, age 94, of Breckenridge, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 8,
Lifestyles
The eighth annual Sloan Everett Pure Country Pedal Memorial Bike Ride is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19, in the Breckenridge City Park, offering five routes, brunch, live entertainment and a chance to help support local volunteer fire departments.
- Elliott Street Church of Christ to host The Gathering on Oct. 13
- Fifth graders celebrate Constitution Week with ‘Unite or Die’ play
- AgriLife Extension offers variety of programs for Stephens County adults, kids this fall
- BFAC to host reception for Juried Art Show on Oct. 5
- Jeannine Herrington renovates Studio 110 for short-term rentals
- BHS to celebrate Homecoming next week with parade, bonfire, pep rallies and more
- Swenson Memorial Museum gives away griddle in fundraiser
- Kids enjoy ‘car show and drive-in movie’ at East Elementary
Sports
On a night and week filled with homecoming festivities, the Breckenridge Buckaroos varsity football team looked to gain their first win of the 2024 season Friday night as they hosted the Tolar Rattlers. However, knocking off a 2023 state finalist team was too tall of a task, and the Buckaroos ultimately fell to the Rattlers 42-6.
- 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
- Buckaroos shutout by Mavericks in Eastland, 14-0
- Buckaroos still looking for a win following 30-20 loss in Cisco
- Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce’s annual golf tournament on Sept. 28 to raise funds for BHS Class of 2025 scholarships
- Buckaroos move to 0-2 after home opener loss to Childress
- Buckaroos drop football season opener to Holliday, 64-0
- Coach Pearce takes look at upcoming football season as Buckaroos prepare to take on Holliday in opening game
- Breckenridge Buckaroos to host Wall Hawks in charity scrimmage at Buckaroo Stadium on Thursday
Texas News
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 4.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.73/g today.
- Texas gas prices stay well below $3 average, as oil drops below $70/barrel
- Interest rate cut leads to temporary increase in oil and gas prices, according to GasBuddy analyst
- As gasoline prices continue to drop, diesel is at lowest price in over two years
- U.S. gas prices fall for sixth straight week
- National, state gas prices continue to drop, according to GasBuddy analyst
- Texas gas prices fall more than 10 cents per gallon, leading to savings for Labor Day travel
- Lower demand in other oil-consuming nations helps keep gas prices low, according to GasBuddy analyst
- Gas prices drop with end of summer driving season
- Gas prices drop, along with oil prices, according to GasBuddy report
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.
