Local registered voters will have a chance to elect their government representatives for the school district, city commission and Fort Griffin Special Utility District, beginning with Early Voting this week and wrapping up with Election Day on May 2.
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, a crowd gathered on the courthouse lawn in Breckenridge as Stephens County became the 37th Texas county to install a bronze replica of Travis’ “Victory or Death” letter dispatched from the Alamo in 1836. The ceremony also celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Stephens County courthouse, which was built in 1926.
For the first time, students in the Welding program at the TSTC Breckenridge campus earned medals during the SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary Leadership and Skills Conference held earlier this month.
Kendra Mayfield was surrounded by family, friends and fellow Breckenridge business owners when she cut the ribbon, officially opening the new location of her boutique and party venue, The Vintage Butterfly.
The Stephens Regional Special Utility District has rescinded the Boil Water Notice for its customers that were affected by the notice issued on Wednesday, April 15.
Dee Peavy, the 90th Judicial District Attorney for Stephens and Young counties, has announced several cases that were pleaded in February and March.
The notice applies to all customers of the Stephens Regional Special Utility District except those customers fed by the line on and off of U.S. Highway 183 North, the Crystal Falls, Woodson areas, and Village Inn and Tanglewood areas.
Beginning Monday, April 27, a contractor for the Texas Department of Transportation will close all lanes of the Hubbard Creek Reservoir Bridge — aka the “Mile-Long Bridge” — to perform routine bridge maintenance.
On Tuesday, April 14, Stephens County officials will host a two-part celebration at the courthouse: the Courthouse Centennial and the Alamo Letter Monument unveiling.
Obituaries
Johnny Hamilton, age 60, of Breckenridge, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026. Funeral mass will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 17, at Morehart Mortuary chapel. Interment will follow
Lifestyles
Last week, members of the Lee’s Legion Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution gathered in the Albany Cemetery to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the chapter and to honor Emma Crook Davis, who organized the local organization in 1926.
- 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
- Local DRT group to sponsor free showing of 2004 ‘The Alamo’ movie on March 21
- Friends of Historic Breckenridge announces ‘Encore’ campaign to expand National Theatre complex
- Breckenridge Fine Arts Center to host annual Casino Night fundraiser on Saturday, March 7
Sports
Breckenridge’s powerlifting program will once again be well-represented on the state stage, as the Buckaroos and Lady Bucks combined to qualify 11 lifters for the upcoming state meets – matching the program’s totals from a year ago despite graduating several top performers.
- 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
- Buckaroo Nation mourns loss of longtime coach/athletic trainer Bill Pearce
Texas News
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 22.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.61/g Monday, March 30.
- 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
- For fifth week, national gas price average declines
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.
