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Breckenridge’s Boone Magness to be inducted into Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame

    Breckenridge’s Boone Magness to be inducted into Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame

For the second year in a row, someone from Breckenridge will be inducted into the Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame. Boyce “Boone” Magness will join Lance Kitchens, who was

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Breckenridge students earn medals at engineering contest

    Breckenridge students earn medals at engineering contest

Last weekend, five Breckenridge Junior High School students traveled to Fort Worth for the Divisional Contest for Texas Alliance of Minorities in Engineering (TAME). Competing against more than 100 students 

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Bacel Cantrell sworn in as new Breckenridge Police Chief

    Bacel Cantrell sworn in as new Breckenridge Police Chief

Lt. Bacel Cantrell became Breckenridge Police Chief Bacel Cantrell shortly after 4 p.m. today, Friday, Jan. 31, when he was sworn in to the new position by County Judge Michael

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BISD Board of Trustees honored for School Board Appreciation Month

    BISD Board of Trustees honored for School Board Appreciation Month

Students and faculty from throughout the school district honored members of the Breckenridge Independent School District’s Board of Trustees at their January meeting, as part of School Board Appreciation Month.

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Voter registration deadline for upcoming Primary Election is Monday, Feb. 3

    Voter registration deadline for upcoming Primary Election is Monday, Feb. 3

Breckenridge and Stephens County are in the midst of two election cycles — the primaries and eventual election for county, state and national offices, and the elections for other local

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Two Breckenridge students advance to state Elks Hoop Shoot contest

    Two Breckenridge students advance to state Elks Hoop Shoot contest

Aaden Mendez and Ruthie Valdez will represent Breckenridge in the state championship Elks Hoop Shoot contest next month. This is Aaden’s second year in a row to compete at the

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First National Bank reaches 100 percent participation in United Fund donations

  First National Bank reaches 100 percent participation in United Fund donations

For the fifth year in a row, First National Bank of Breckenridge has achieved 100 percent participation in the fundraising

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Angelina Ruiz crowned 2020 Buckaroo Queen

  Angelina Ruiz crowned 2020 Buckaroo Queen

On a gilded stage, surrounded by glitz and glitter, Angelina Ruiz was crowned the 2020 Buckaroo Queen by Great Lord

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Stephens County Sheriff’s Office Summary for Jan. 6-25

Sheriff’s Office Summary Calls for Service: 95 Civil Papers Successfully Served: 3 Inmates Currently Housed: 31 January 6 Two deputies

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Lifted burn ban allows area residents to burn brush; caution still advised

  Lifted burn ban allows area residents to burn brush; caution still advised

Breckenridge Fire Chief Calvin Cheney said that although the fire ban has been lifted and local residents can continue to

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The White Orchid celebrates grand opening, Pixie Dust’s new ownership

  The White Orchid celebrates grand opening, Pixie Dust’s new ownership

The White Orchid, home of Pixie Dust Event Rentals & Planning and The Bouquet & Co., celebrated its grand opening

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BISD moves student day off from Feb. 14 to Feb. 28

  BISD moves student day off from Feb. 14 to Feb. 28

Breckenridge school kids will have off Feb. 28 instead of Feb. 14, so that the faculty can attend a workshop.

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BHS announces honor roll for third six weeks of 2019-2020 school year

  BHS announces honor roll for third six weeks of 2019-2020 school year

Breckenridge High School has announced the following students on the A and A-B Honor Rolls for the third six weeks

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City, school district and hospital district taking applications for board members

  City, school district and hospital district taking applications for board members

Three local governing boards will have elections on May 2 and are currently accepting applications for the various positions that

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Sheriff’s Office to offer bicycle registration on Saturday

  Sheriff’s Office to offer bicycle registration on Saturday

The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office will host a bicycle registration event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25,

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Nominations for annual Chamber awards are due Friday

  Nominations for annual Chamber awards are due Friday

The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce will present two new awards, in addition to the traditional honors, at its annual ceremony

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County Commissioners keep burn ban off, approve Hazard Mitigation Plan

  County Commissioners keep burn ban off, approve Hazard Mitigation Plan

When Stephens County commissioners met on Monday, they chose to leave the county-wide burn off, voted to adopt a Hazard

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BISD continues seeking input from community in superintendent search

  BISD continues seeking input from community in superintendent search

Just a few people attended the Breckenridge Independent School District sessions on Monday to gather information for the Board of

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Piatigorsky Foundation artists perform for local students at National Theatre

  Piatigorsky Foundation artists perform for local students at National Theatre

Breckenridge band students were treated to a concert featuring masterpieces performed by two Piatigorsky Foundation artists, cellist Evan Drachman and

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