The Stephens County Jail passed an unannounced inspection last week, earning praise from County Judge Will Thompson for the performance of Sheriff Kevin Roach and his staff.
A pickup collided with a tractor-trailer hauling large stone slabs around 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, on West Walker Street.
A crane was used to move the pumpkin, which weighed 1,340 pounds, a Texas record.
Breckenridge Independent School District will accept student referrals for the district’s Gifted & Talented (GT) program until Friday, Nov. 20.
Friday night’s football game in Holliday was a close one with the Breckenridge Buckaroos tying the score three times as they took on the Holliday Eagles, but ultimately the Eagles won 35-34.
As a fundraiser, the Chamber is selling tickets for a raffle for a 2026 Kawasaki Mule SX 4×4 with the drawing scheduled for Nov. 7.
Check out the list of events local organizations have put together.
The Breckenridge City Commission recently reversed directions on the plans for a new fire station, voting at their regular meeting last week to tear down the current fire station and build a new station in its place.
The deadline for submitting a request for the nonprofit funding is Nov. 1, 2026.
Obituaries
Wayne Gully, 68, of Breckenridge, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026. His family will have a memorial service at a later date. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.
Lifestyles
A crane was used to move the pumpkin, which weighed 1,340 pounds, a Texas record.
- More fall festival, Halloween events coming up
- National Theatre announces 2026-27 Performance Series concerts
- Calendar of Events
- Artifact collector details arrowheads, stone tools of Stephens County at local DRT meeting
- Breckenridge Woman’s Forum kicks off new season, launches fundraiser
- BFAC to host closing reception for juried show and opening reception for Barbara Hack exhibit on Saturday, Sept. 26
- Breckenridge’s Bethel Baptist Church to celebrate 100th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 20
- DRT’s Picketville Chapter to host presentation on arrowheads
Sports
Friday night’s football game in Holliday was a close one with the Breckenridge Buckaroos tying the score three times as they took on the Holliday Eagles, but ultimately the Eagles won 35-34.
- Breckenridge drops first district game to Jacksboro, looks ahead to Holliday
- Buckaroos light up Wichita Falls-City View with dominating 55-23 win
- Buckaroos wrap up pre-district schedule with 0-5 record, following loss to Anson
- Clyde leaves Breckenridge searching for first win, as Bulldogs beat Buckaroos 42-18
- Former Super Bowl Champion brings lessons of football, life to Breckenridge
- Buckaroos drop to 0-3 with 42-6 loss to Cisco Loboes
- Breckenridge selected for Gary Reasons’ Texas Football Dream program next week
- Early Longhorns spoil Buckaroo Homecoming game with 47-18 win over Breckenridge
- Breckenridge to take on Early Longhorns in tonight’s Homecoming game at Buckaroo Stadium
Texas News
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 6.4 cents per gallon in the last week.
- Gas prices dip again in Texas, but diesel moves up
- Texas gas prices drop nearly 10 cents to $3.78 as national averages trickle down
- Texas gas prices hold steady at $3.88 as national average drops
- Strait of Hormuz closure, Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries lead to higher gas prices in U.S., Texas
- 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
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.
