Breckenridge City Manager Cynthia Northrop said in a phone call with the Breckenridge Texan this afternoon, May 13, that city crews have isolated the leak and stopped the flow of water from the broken water line at the intersection of South Jackson Street and East Hullum.
City of Breckenridge crews have been on the scene of a damaged water line on South Jackson Street this morning, Wednesday, May 13.
Stephens Memorial Hospital is celebrating National Hospital Week this week with a mix of traditions, community activities and fundraising opportunities.
The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 5, for Tipton Tech, a new technology service provider owned by Tracie Tipton.
Chelsea Thurman was crowned the 2026 Miss Breckenridge at the pageant on Saturday, May 2, during the annual Frontier Days event at the Breckenridge City Park.
Correctional staff, officials and guests gathered at the Walker Sayle Unit on Thursday morning, May 7, for a National Correctional Officers Week memorial ceremony honoring employees who died in the line of duty.
Breckenridge High School senior Kason Burchett was named the Texas FFA Plant ID State Champion at Saturday’s contest in Lubbock, and the Breckenridge Plant ID team placed seventh in the state.
Rogers says it’s time to take a hard look at the anti-public education cartel.
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.
Obituaries
Don Collett, 59, of Chickasha, Oklahoma, passed away on April 29, 2026, in Oklahoma City. A celebration of life was held on Friday, May 1, 2026, in the Ferguson Funeral
Lifestyles
Stephens Memorial Hospital is celebrating National Hospital Week this week with a mix of traditions, community activities and fundraising opportunities.
- 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
- 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
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 risen 11.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.01/g today, May 11, 2026.
- 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
- 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
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.
