The Breckenridge City Commission has worked on a variety of local government topics at recent meetings, in addition to the recent water rates issue.
The Picketville Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will host a presentation on arrowheads at their meeting on Monday, Sept. 14.
The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the organization’s 2026 community awards ceremony, which is scheduled for Nov. 7.
If Gov. Abbott wants to cut bureaucracy, he could start with his executive branch, Glenn Rogers says.
The Early Longhorns played spoiler Friday night as they defeated the Breckenridge Buckaroos 47-18 in Buckaroo Stadium.
Analia Palacios was crowned Breckenridge High School’s 2026 Homecoming Queen in a ceremony before tonight’s varsity football game.
Tonight, Friday, Sept. 4, the Breckenridge High School varsity football team takes on the Early High School Longhorns for the 2026 Buckaroo Homecoming.
In a split vote, the Breckenridge City Commissioners declined to pass the fee schedule that would have made higher water and sewer rates official.
The Rotary Club of Breckenridge and Carter BloodCare will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Texas State Technical College, 307 N. Breckenridge Ave.
Obituaries
Matthew Schuyler (Matt) Riley, age 33, of Breckenridge, passed away Friday September 4, 2026, in Breckenridge, Texas. Matt was born on May 22, 1993, to mother Sarah Wesley Taylor and
Lifestyles
The Picketville Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will host a presentation on arrowheads at their meeting on Monday, Sept. 14.
- Analia Palacios crowned 2026 Buckaroo Homecoming Queen
- BFAC’s 34th annual Juried Art Show, photo exhibit on display
- Breckenridge Lions Club installs 2026-27 officers
- Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce to host Back to School Carnival July 30–August 1
- Upcoming weeks filled with back-to-school activities in Breckenridge
- BHS Class of 1981 reunion organizers announce changes to July 24-25 schedule
- Breckenridge Library program features Dinosaur Valley State Park program
- Photographer Tony Pilkington to teach photography class at BFAC July 18 and July 25
Sports
The Early Longhorns played spoiler Friday night as they defeated the Breckenridge Buckaroos 47-18 in Buckaroo Stadium.
- Breckenridge to take on Early Longhorns in tonight’s Homecoming game at Buckaroo Stadium
- Buckaroos drop season opener against Comanche
- Bucks to kickoff 2026 varsity football season tonight against Comanche
- Buckaroo’s 2026 Homecoming scheduled for Sept. 4
- Breckenridge Buckaroos, Dublin Lions scrimmage to raise funds for benevolence fund
- Fans to get first look at 2026 Buckaroos on Saturday, Aug. 8, at annual Watermelon Scrimmage
- ‘Impossible Mile’ fundraiser set for May 9 at Buckaroo Stadium, benefiting Meals on Wheels
- 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
Texas News
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 11.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.62/g on Monday, Aug. 17.
- Texas and U.S. gas prices jump by double digits in past week
- Gas prices increase as U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapses
- Average gas prices fell in 46 states, including Texas, last week
- Gas prices have been dropping, but the future of the rates remains murky, according to GasBuddy’s expert
- GasBuddy forecasts most expensive summer at the pump in years amid strait closure
- Texas gas prices continue to rise amid geopolitical tensions, according to petroleum analyst
- 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
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.
