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Breckenridge school board honors March students, staff of the month

    Breckenridge school board honors March students, staff of the month

Breckenridge Independent School District honored the Students and Staff of the Month, at the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, March 16, at the BISD administration office.

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Local Elks Lodge provides supplies, CPR training to area volunteer fire departments

    Local Elks Lodge provides supplies, CPR training to area volunteer fire departments

On Saturday morning, March 14, Breckenridge Elks Lodge No. 1480 presented four area volunteer fire departments with supplies purchased with an Elks grant.

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DRT members donate Texas history books to Breckenridge Library

    DRT members donate Texas history books to Breckenridge Library

Billie O’Neal and Helen Haddock, members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas,  recently donated two books to the Breckenridge Library: “Remember the Alamo” by Paul Walker and “Captain Putnam for the Republic of Texas” by James Haley.

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Breckenridge to send 11 powerlifters to State as both boys and girls match last year’s totals

    Breckenridge to send 11 powerlifters to State as both boys and girls match last year’s totals

Breckenridge’s powerlifting program will once again be well-represented on the state stage, as the Buckaroos and Lady Bucks combined to qualify 11 lifters for the upcoming state meets – matching the program’s totals from a year ago despite graduating several top performers.

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First Christian Church of Breckenridge to celebrate building’s 100th anniversary on Sunday, March 22

    First Christian Church of Breckenridge to celebrate building’s 100th anniversary on Sunday, March 22

On Sunday, March 22, 2026, the First Christian Church congregation in Breckenridge will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the church building during their regular service beginning at 10:30 a.m.

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TSTC welding students gear up for state SkillsUSA competition

    TSTC welding students gear up for state SkillsUSA competition

Texas State Technical College’s Breckenridge campus will be well represented at this spring’s 2026 SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary Leadership and Skills Conference.

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Buckaroo baseball, Lady Bucks softball start district play

  Buckaroo baseball, Lady Bucks softball start district play

The Breckenridge Buckaroos baseball team and Lady Bucks softball team have each opened up their district schedules this month, heading into the meat of their schedules with playoff hopes still alive.

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Local DRT group to sponsor free showing of 2004 ‘The Alamo’ movie on March 21

  Local DRT group to sponsor free showing of 2004 ‘The Alamo’ movie on March 21

Alamo historian Kolby Lanham will introduce the movie by speaking and showing stills from the film coupled with images of historical documents, artifacts and photographs, to provide a historical analysis of the movie.

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Gospel group Ernie Couch & Revival to perform at First Methodist Church on March 22

  Gospel group Ernie Couch & Revival to perform at First Methodist Church on March 22

Gospel music fans will have an opportunity to hear a nationally known group later this month when Ernie Couch & Revival comes to Breckenridge.

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Breckenridge Chamber to host scholarship golf tournament on March 21

  Breckenridge Chamber to host scholarship golf tournament on March 21

The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce will host the Johnny Bates Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 21, at the Breckenridge Country Club.

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County Judge Michael Roach announces April 30 resignation; commissioners appoint Will Thompson to finish term

  County Judge Michael Roach announces April 30 resignation; commissioners appoint Will Thompson to finish term

This morning, March 9, Michael Roach announced his official resignation from the Stephens County Judge position, effective April 30, 2026, and the County Commissioners voted to appoint Will Thompson to fulfill the rest of the term, through the end of the year.

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Thompson, Wade and Shockley secure Republican nominations in 2026 Primary

  Thompson, Wade and Shockley secure Republican nominations in 2026 Primary

There were a total of 1,926 ballots cast in Stephens County — 1,233 in Early Voting, 61 by mail-in ballot, and 632 on Election Day.

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Breckenridge’s Milly Cate McClymond: From Camp Mystic’s flood to the State of the Union Address

  Breckenridge’s Milly Cate McClymond: From Camp Mystic’s flood to the State of the Union Address

During the State of the Union address, Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Scott Ruskan was awarded the Legion of Merit award for rescuing Milly Cate McClymond and dozens of other girls at Camp Mystic in the Texas Hill Country during a flash flood last summer.

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Rogers: Reform campaign finance laws

  Rogers: Reform campaign finance laws

We need more transparency, less donor influence, Glenn Rogers says.

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ADG Climate Controlled Storage celebrates Breckenridge opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony

  ADG Climate Controlled Storage celebrates Breckenridge opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony

The owners of ADG Climate Controlled Storage on North Breckenridge Avenue were joined by family, friends and Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce members for a ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opening the new business last week.

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Eastland’s hand count of Republican primary ballots stretches into Wednesday as residents wait on results

  Eastland’s hand count of Republican primary ballots stretches into Wednesday as residents wait on results

More than 12 hours after polls closed, Republican workers were still tallying ballots in a continuous count.

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Routine maintenance scheduled on U.S. 180 bridge at Hubbard Creek Reservoir

  Routine maintenance scheduled on U.S. 180 bridge at Hubbard Creek Reservoir

Beginning Wednesday, March 4, the Texas Department of Transportation’s contractor will begin routine maintenance work on and under the U.S. Highway 180 bridge over Hubbard Creek Reservoir.

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Today is Primary Election Day in Texas; here are the details for casting your ballot in Stephens County

  Today is Primary Election Day in Texas; here are the details for casting your ballot in Stephens County

Locally, there are three opposed races in the Republican Primary — County Judge, Constable and County Commissioner – Precinct 4.

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Eastland County Republicans scramble as hand-count of primary ballots looms

  Eastland County Republicans scramble as hand-count of primary ballots looms

Eastland County Republicans voted to hand count all primary ballots. The move has led to logistical problems that election officials are scrambling to resolve.

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