As the worldwide coronavirus pandemic reached Texas earlier this year, the livelihoods of bands like the Urban Pioneers were put on hold indefinitely. But, in true pioneer spirit, Breckenridge native Liz Sloan McGovern and her husband, Jared McGovern, adapted to the new lifestyle and found another way to make a living: growing hemp.
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Stephens County residents who are looking to help out those in need this holiday season have several opportunities to donate gifts, food and money. Check out the following list: Angel

UPDATE: The Breckenridge Texan was notified Sunday afternoon that the annual Christmas parade, which had been scheduled for Dec. 12, has been canceled by the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber’s

With the holiday season quickly approaching, the Breckenridge community will soon have several events on the calendar. However, some of the traditional activities will be a little different this year as community leaders continue to try and keep the number of local cases of COVID-19 as low as possible.

Breckenridge City Secretary Heather Robertson-Caraway has been recognized with a state-wide award from the Texas Municipal Clerk’s Association. She was presented with the group’s 2020 Emerging Leader award during a virtual meeting on Oct. 29.

After 28 years of service to Stephens County, Nancy Taylor is retiring and moving to Florida. She celebrated her retirement

The Breckenridge Lions Club will host a Scholarship Cornhole Tournament beginning at noon Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Trade Barn

There may not have been a local football game on Friday night, but fans still filed into Buckaroo Stadium. Instead

Members of local Elks Lodge #1480 presented donations to the Wayland Volunteer Fire Department and the Caddo Volunteer Fire Department

The Ridge Cowboy Church at Lakeside held a ribbon cutting on Saturday, Oct. 25. The ribbon was cut by Pastor Jim Nolan