Several local government boards and commissions will be meeting in this week and early next week for public hearings regarding tax rates and/or annual budgets, as well as routine business and other matters.
The Breckenridge Buckaroos started their 2024 season Friday evening on the road in Holliday as they faced the No. 8 (Class 3A Div. II) state-ranked Holliday Eagles.
In advance of tonight’s season opener in Holliday, Buckaroos head football coach Casey Pearce sat down with sportswriter Brant Thurmond for a look at the upcoming season.
Stanley Dale Madison Jr., 28, of Breckenridge, pleaded guilty in the 90th Judicial District Court on Wednesday, Aug. 28, to three state jail felony offenses of burglary.
On the steps of Breckenridge High School this morning, Aug. 29, students, faculty and others gathered for the announcement of the 2024-25 Buckaroo Queen and Great Lord Chamberlain.
The 90th Judicial District Attorney’s Office’s recently released the following list of cases that were pleaded in July 2024.
Brother and sister Matthew Wunsch and Magdalynn (Maggie) Wunsch were presented with their Eagle Scout medals and badges in a ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 25.
There are six weeks left for Texas citizens to register to vote before the Nov. 5 General Election.
The Breckenridge community is mourning the loss of three local leaders in the past week.
Obituaries
James Stephens Creagh II, 68 of Breckenridge passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church, with
Lifestyles
On the steps of Breckenridge High School this morning, Aug. 29, students, faculty and others gathered for the announcement of the 2024-25 Buckaroo Queen and Great Lord Chamberlain.
- Stephens County brother and sister earn Eagle Scout rank
- National Theatre’s 2024-25 Performance Series to kick off in October with stand-up comedian
- BFD wins eighth annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
- SMH Auxiliary to host BUNCO fundraiser on Sept. 9
- Breckenridge Woman’s Forum donates to local Meals on Wheels
- Breckenridge students return to school on Wednesday, Aug. 7
- Annual Juried Art Show opens at Breckenridge Fine Arts Center
- Breckenridge’s newest mural sets stage for community space
Sports
The Breckenridge Buckaroos started their 2024 season Friday evening on the road in Holliday as they faced the No. 8 (Class 3A Div. II) state-ranked Holliday Eagles.
- 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
- Pearce optimistic about upcoming season despite tough schedule; Meet the Bucks planned for tonight, Aug. 16
- Lady Bucks Varsity, JV volleyball teams split season opener against Poolville; Boomtown Classic tournament kicks off today
- Breckenridge Ballerz basketball team wins Abilene tournament
- Mets pick BHS graduate Owen Woodward in MLB draft
- Breckenridge 13U Little League team to play in state championship tournament this week
- Upcoming wrestling event in Breckenridge to benefit BISD
- Lady Buckaroos softball team heading to Bi-District series after clinching District Championship on Friday
Texas News
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 5.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.81/g today.
- 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
- Texas gas prices rise, while West Coast prices drop
- Texas gas prices drop at a faster rate than national average
- Texas gas prices increase as drivers head into busiest weeks of summer travel season
- Boaters urged to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ to halt spread of zebra mussels, giant salvinia
- Hurricane Beryl could affect gas prices in upcoming weeks
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor by State Rep. Glenn Rogers
- 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
- Letter to the Editor: Steve Dempsey explains his position on proposed Stephens County wind farm
Celebrations
They will celebrate on Sunday, May 28.
