The Elks Lodge #1480 in Breckenridge will host a Memorial Weekend Poker Run fundraiser on Saturday, May 24.
Retired U.S. Navy veteran Jim Merson and Les Strickland, the Stephens County Veterans Service Officer and a retired U.S. Marine, will be at the cemetery at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 24, to put out the flags for Memorial Day.
Thomas Dittmar received a certificate of completion during last month’s TSTC commencement and plans to move to Abilene to begin his career.
Breckenridge High School Principal Paul Armstrong announced the 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian — Antley Rodgers and Timothy Newell — at the annual awards ceremony on May 13.
This isn’t just about schools; it’s about whether we believe in a shared public good.
Stephens Memorial Hospital is celebrating National Hospital Week this week, starting with the annual Blessing of the Hands on Monday, and wrapping up with the Hospital Week Cookout tomorrow, Friday, May 16.
Marie’s Bakery LLC, owned by Lexi Tidwell, offers a freshly made menu for breakfast lunch, and custom desserts.
The masks will assist deputies responding to scenes involving dangerous chemicals or foul bacterial odors.
The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center is now showcasing the work of artist Iwona Jankowski, whose exhibition, Mottled Art, is on view through June 6.
Obituaries
Vida Armitta Jones, 80, of Breckenridge, Texas, passed away on May 13, 2025. Her funeral service will be held at Friendship Baptist Church, Albany, Texas, on Saturday, May 17, beginning
Lifestyles
The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center is now showcasing the work of artist Iwona Jankowski, whose exhibition, Mottled Art, is on view through June 6.
- BHS art students’ work on exhibit at Fine Arts Center; junior high art show to begin May 20
- Fine Arts Center accepting submissions for annual juried art show
- Calendar of Events
- Kayla Wood takes first place in 2025 Breck’s Got Talent contest
- Grace Raymond crowned 2025 Miss Breckenridge at pageant during Frontier Days
- Daughters of Republic of Texas honor early Texas citizens in Breckenridge ceremony
- BHS Theatre to present ‘The Cover of Life’ on Sunday, May 4
- Local organizations plan summer activities for Breckenridge kids
Sports
Breckenridge High School coaches will offer basketball and volleyball camps in April, May and June.
- Sports Roundup: Breckenridge athletes represent community well
- Breckenridge powerlifting teams shine at regional meets; Lady Bucks leave for state championship today
- Millie Walling places first in Texas Elks Hoop Shoot contest, advances to regional event
- Millie Walling advances to Elks State Hoop Shoot contest
- Winners from local Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot contest to represent Breckenridge at district event
- Local Elks Lodge to host Hoop Shoot for kids on Jan. 5
- Breckenridge Buckaroos earn 3-3A all-district honors
- They lit that B: Buckaroos dominate in San Angelo, winning 58-0
- Buckaroos suffer frustrating loss to Sweetwater in final home game of season
Texas News
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 1.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.69/g today.
- Texas and national gas prices rose slightly last week
- Texas gas prices rise slightly, while national average holds steady
- Texas and national gas prices continue to fall
- Texas, US gas prices drop, but changes in tariff situation could end decline, according to expert
- Gas prices increased last week, but petroleum analyst says gains won’t last long
- While Texas prices fell last week, national average increased; more increases expected
- National, Texas gas prices rise due to seasonal transition, according to GasBuddy analyst
- Falling gas prices may indicate slowing of economy, according to petroleum analyst
- Uncertainty over tariffs keeping national gas prices low, according to petroleum analyst
Letters to the Editor
Lynn McCoy, my momma, passed away November 6, 2024. Christmas was her favorite time of the year. She spoiled everyone she loved at this time of year. And she always
- 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
- 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
Celebrations
They will celebrate on Sunday, May 28.
