Local firefighters responded to a grass fire on State Highway 67 about two miles north of the intersection with U.S. Highway 180 East shortly after noon Monday, Dec. 7.
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Breckenridge’s old YMCA building is the star of the show in a recent episode of “Expedition Texas,” and the 20-minute documentary is now available for viewing online. This morning, Bob
With masks and social distancing in place, members of the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce greeted guests on Friday, Dec. 4, for a 2020 version of the annual fundraising banquet. And,
If there’s a silver lining to someone having contracted COVID-19 and survived, it could be that their blood — more specifically their plasma — can be used to help others who are suffering from the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. And, Carter BloodCare is seeking Stephens County residents who have had and recovered from COVID-19 to consider making a plasma donation.
The sixth annual Wags & Whiskers 5K and Furry Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 12, in the Breckenridge City Park, 601 E. Walker St. All proceeds from the
I ended last month’s column by alluding to conversations at the Graford Café, (particularly at the round table) about the role of the Texas Legislature. Most of the gentlemen having
Earlier this year, as summer approached, Ike Pesch, owner of Shady Business Window Tinting and Paint Correction in Breckenridge, approached Breckenridge Police Officer Brandon Berkley about tinting the windows in their police vehicles to help them beat the upcoming summer heat.
Stephens County continues to see relatively high numbers of active COVID-19 cases, reporting 100 new cases in the past month, not counting the cases at the Walker Sayle prison unit.
By Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan For Don Smith, serving as the Stephens County Veterans Service Officer is more than just a
UPDATE: The Breckenridge Texan was notified Sunday afternoon that the annual Christmas parade, which had been scheduled for Dec. 12,
Breckenridge’s VFW Post 7767 will host a Thanksgiving lunch for community members on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26. The meal
The Breckenridge Rotary Club will host a blood drive with Carter BloodCare from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec.
The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce kicked off the holiday season with its annual Mingle and Jingle shopping event on Friday,
Although Breckenridge’s North Elementary was shut down earlier this year, one of its traditions lives on — the annual Turkey Trot, which took place Friday, Nov. 20, the last day of school before the Thanksgiving holiday week.
Stephens County District Attorney Dee Peavy’s office recently released the following list of plea deals that were made in the
Stephens Memorial Hospital unveiled its new dining room on Thursday, Nov. 19, during the Gift Shop’s Christmas celebration. The dining room will be used for senior citizen activities once the threat from COVID-19 has lessened and hospital visitor restrictions are lifted.
On Thursday, Nov. 19, Stephens County Sheriff Will Holt provided updated information about the suspects involved in the high-speed car
Local businesses are busy getting ready for Friday’s annual Mingle & Jingle shopping event, hosted by the Breckenridge Chamber of
