Stephens County residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will have another opportunity to get help this weekend as the community continues to assist families affected by the federal government shutdown.
After more than 16 years at Texas State Technical College, Lisa Langford retired last week, and many of her co-workers and students that she’s worked with over the years joined her for a retirement party on Friday to let her know how much she’ll be missed.
Wynell Claborn Melton, 96, of Olton, Texas, passed away on October 30, 2025. A graveside service to honor “Sister” will be held on November 7, 2025, at 2 p.m. at
Lavada Kaye Lockhart, age 79, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, in Arlington, Texas, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 13, 1946, in Albany,
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 9.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.48/g today.
Tuesday, Nov. 4, is Election Day in Texas, and the local ballot will include a proposed bond to build a new elementary school in Breckenridge, as well as 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
The Sweetwater Mustangs that had the upper hand for the majority of the game Friday night and finished up with a 44-0 win over the Bucks.
A quilt featuring the brands of dozens of Stephens County families is helping to raise funds for the Swenson Memorial Museum.





