Breckenridge Texan

Today, Thursday, Oct. 31, is Halloween, and in addition to the regular trick-or-treating that local children may participate in, there are several organized activities going on in town for local families to enjoy.

Walker Street Trick or Treat

From 9 a.m. until at least 5 p.m. today, many businesses and organizations will participate in the annual Walker Street Trick or Treat, presented by the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce. The participating businesses and organizations, which are listed below, will give out candy to trick-or-treaters during their business hours today.

Businesses will have an orange pumpkin displayed in their front window/door window indicating they are participating and are still handing out candy.  Some may choose to hand out candy after 5 p.m.,

Stephens County Courthouse

Deputy County Clerk Kristi Strawbridge looks out of  the decorated doorway of the County Clerk’s office in the Stephens County Courthouse. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)

One of the participants of Walker Street Trick or Treat is the Stephens County Courthouse. And, anyone who has stopped by there during the past week definitely has gotten a taste of Halloween as they went through the building. There was a Halloween decorating contest between the offices in the different county departments in the Courthouse.

County Judge Michael Roach said the decorations, many of which were elaborate, were judged for creativity and scariest. The contest was judged by teachers and students in the Drama Department at Breckenridge High School. First place went to the County Judge and Commissioner’s Court. Second place was County Attorney Gary Trammel’s office, and third place was Justice of Peace Steve Spoon’s office.

The courthouse offices will be participating in Walker Street Trick or Treat festivities, and Roach said the courthouse will remain open late, until around 7 p.m. for trick-or-treaters to stop by, get some candy and see some of the decorations.

Other Halloween activities

LifeChurch of Breckenridge will host its annual “Halloweenies” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31, at two locations: 1306 W. Lindsey and 405 Ridge Road, both in Breckenridge. The church will have free hot dogs, water and candy available for adults and children. The public is invited to stop by and enjoy the fellowship. For more information, contact Rob Durham at 254-522-2826.

Bethany Baptist Church, 1911 W. Walker St., will host its annual Trunkful of Treasures for local children from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Halloween, Thursday, Oct. 31. Church members will line up their vehicles in the church parking lot and hand out candy from their trunks. Children can walk from car to car to get the candy.

The Breckenridge Police Department, located in the Stephens County Law Enforcement Center at 210 E. Dyer St., will be handing out candy to trick-or-treaters today, Oct. 31.

Keep scrolling for more photos from the courthouse, as well as the list of participants in Walker Street Trick or Treat.

Chrystal Shook (left) and Valerie Gallegos stand behind one the desks decorated for Halloween in the Tax Office at the Stephens County Courthouse. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)

Justice of the Peace Steve Spoon and Court Clerk Misty Griffith stand among some of the decorations in the Justice of the Peace’s Office. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)

The doorway to the District Court Clerk’s office sports a Halloween theme. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)

Walker Street Trick or Treat Participants

The following businesses and organizations are participating in this year’s Walker Street Trick or Treat, presented by the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce. They are listed in order, going from the east side of town to downtown, then up Breckenridge Avenue, then from downtown to the west side of town.

• Breckenridge Medical Center
  103 S. Hartford St.
• Physical Therapy & Wellness Center
  202 S. Hartford St.
• Stephens Memorial Hospital District
  200 S. Geneva St.
• Pate’s Hardware
  700 E. Walker St.
• Party Planet BYC
  109 N. Baylor Ave.
• Farmers Insurance/MIO Insurance
  132 E. Walker St.
• ABC Printing
  139 E. Walker St.
• First National Bank
  101 E. Walker St.
• The Vintage Butterfly
  102 W. Williams St.
• Pit Stop BBQ
  303 S. Breckenridge Ave.

Stephens County Clerk Jackie Ensey (left) and County Commissioner secretary Stephanie Elder peer out from decorations in the hallway leading to the County Judge’s office, which is decorated for Halloween. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)

• Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce
  100 E. Elm St.
• Breckenridge Fine Arts Center
  207 N. Breckenridge Ave.
• Breck Operating
  300 N. Breckenridge Ave.
• TSTC Main Campus
  307 N. Breckenridge Ave.
• TSTC Technology Center
  415 N. Breckenridge Ave.
• TSTC Rick Perry Center
  211 N. Rose Ave.
• 40 Something Cowgirls
  113 W. Walker St.
• Breckenridge Family Counseling
  117 W. Walker St.
• MLR Graphics
  121 W. Walker St.
• Bertie & Olif
  207 W. Walker St.
• Security Title
  211 W. Walker St.
• Wallace Insurance
  227 W. Walker St.
• Stephens County Courthouse
  200 W. Walker St.
• Interbank
  301 W. Walker St.
• Breckenridge City Offices
  105 N. Rose Ave.
• Bayer Motor Company
  601 W. Walker St.
• Chicken Express
  922 W. Walker St.
• Alfredo’s Mexican Food
  1000 W. Walker St.
• Lone Star Laundry
  1021 W. Walker St.
• The Water Store
  1022 W. Walker St.
• Morehart Mortuary
  1101 W. Walker St.
• Graham Savings
  1116 W. Walker St.

The entrance into the County Attorney’s office is decorated for Halloween. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)

• Cricket Wireless
  1206 W. Walker St.
• United Supermarket
  1207 W. Walker St.
• Security Finance
  1212 W. Walker St.
• Herring Insurance
  1511 W. Walker St.
• Integrity Plumbing
  101 N. Dairy St.
• Family Eye Clinic
  1510 W. Walker St.
• The Shirt Shop
  1703 W. Walker St.
• Dairy Queen
  1838 W. Walker St.
• Coffee State Farm Insurance
  1818 W. Walker St.
• Sonic
  1850 W. Walker St.
• Breckenridge Smile Center
  1905 W. Walker St.
• Breckenridge Pizza Company
  1906 W. Walker St.
• ResourceCare
  1802 W. Walker St.
• Gebo’s Farm & Ranch
  2900 W. Walker St.
• Ernie’s Spanish Kitchen
  2915 W. Walker St.
• H & H Garden Center
  3005 W. Walker St.
• Reagle Air
  3016 W. Walker St.
• Pizza Heaven
  3121 W. Walker St.
• Big Country Mufflers
  3208 W. Walker St.
• Buckaroo Burgers
  3705 W. Walker St.
• Higginbotham’s
  3720 W. Walker St.
• McDonald’s
  3726 W. Walker St.
• Russell Cellular/Verizon Wireless
  120 N. FM 3099
• Walmart
  3800 W. Walker St.

Cutline, top photo: Stephens County Clerk Jackie Ensey (left) and County Commissioner secretary Stephanie Elder peer out from decorations in the hallway leading to the County Judge’s office, which is decorated for Halloween. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)