Breckenridge once had a very active Jewish community, with as many as 83 members by 1930. In 1929, they built a Jewish synagogue, Temple Beth Israel, located at 302 N. Parks St.
Lifestyles
Cisco and several other area towns weren’t always known by the names that we refer to them by today. Here’s a little quiz to see if you can match the current town names to their former names.
Downtown Breckenridge decorated for holidays; more Christmas activities scheduled for upcoming weeks
Breckenridge’s holiday activities will continue with the annual lighted Christmas parade through downtown Breckenridge on Saturday, Dec. 9, beginning at 6 p.m.
At age 80, Mary Capps is a firm believer in the idea that you’re never too old to follow your dreams. And, she did just that in September when she flew — with a few family members — to California and went to a taping of “The Price Is Right.”
The Lee’s Legion Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented the 2023 Historical Preservation Award to Billie Walker O’Neal of Breckenridge.
The BFAC’s 2023 Quilt Exhibition features 50 quilts and will be on display through Nov. 30.
The Breckenridge Craft Guild will host its annual Craft Show next weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18 and 19, at the Breckenridge First Methodist Church’s Christian Life Center, 419 W. Walker St.
The Breckenridge Woman’s Forum recently hosted a program by Stephens Memorial Hospital Auxiliary President Niki Aldridge and Vice President Glenda Knight.
Breckenridge church members have filled dozens of Christmas boxes that will be sent to children around the world.