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People’s Choice awarded in BFAC’s annual art show

    People’s Choice awarded in BFAC’s annual art show

Most of the awards in the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center’s annual Juried Art Show were announced last month when the exhibit first opened. But, one award required the input of

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Elks Lodge makes donation to local, area schools

    Elks Lodge makes donation to local, area schools

The Breckenridge Elks Lodge #1480 donated items for the special education and life skills classes in Moran Independent School District and Breckenridge High School on Friday evening. Liz Walls, Special

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This weekend: Tax-free holiday and Fill-the-Bus campaign

    This weekend: Tax-free holiday and Fill-the-Bus campaign

Fill-the-Bus The community of Breckenridge will have the opportunity to help out families in need at the Fill-the-Bus event on Saturday, Aug. 11. Volunteers with the Student Health Advisory Committee

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City approves funding for Swenson Memorial Museum, continues discussions on YMCA building’s future

    City approves funding for Swenson Memorial Museum, continues discussions on YMCA building’s future

Breckenridge city commissioners voted to provide financial assistance to the Swenson Memorial Museum and discussed the future of the YMCA building in downtown Breckenridge at their meeting on Tuesday night.

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Early voting in BISD tax ratification election to start Aug. 8

The Breckenridge Independent School District will hold a special election on Saturday, Aug. 25, to ratify the tax rate adopted for the 2018-2019 school year, and early voting in that

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Movie Night kicks off Buckaroo spirit for 2018 football season

    Movie Night kicks off Buckaroo spirit for 2018 football season

The Mothers of Bucks organization kicked off Buckaroo spirit for the upcoming football season by hosting Buckaroo Movie Night at the Breckenridge High School stadium Sunday night. The MOB arranged

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BISD Trustees approve purchase of wheelchair lift bus, electrical work at South Elementary

  BISD Trustees approve purchase of wheelchair lift bus, electrical work at South Elementary

During a special board meeting on Thursday, Aug. 2, the Breckenridge Independent School District board of trustees voted to amend

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High-tech training gives Sheriff’s Office real-world driving challenges

  High-tech training gives Sheriff’s Office real-world driving challenges

Stephens County Jail Administrator Maj. James Barrera gripped the steering wheel, his car’s siren screaming and red lights flashing as

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Traffic to be rerouted to east-bound lane on U.S. Highway 180 East

  Traffic to be rerouted to east-bound lane on U.S. Highway 180 East

Construction workers were putting the final touches on marking the lanes on the east-bound side of U.S. Highway 180 (East

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BISD to host third annual Buckaroo Bash on Saturday, Aug. 4

  BISD to host third annual Buckaroo Bash on Saturday, Aug. 4

Breckenridge parents and students will have a chance to register for school, get health screenings and haircuts for the students,

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United Fund nears goal, still needs donations

  United Fund nears goal, still needs donations

The United Fund of Breckenridge is at 82 percent of this year’s goal of $22,155, and the organization continues to

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Stephens County Sheriff’s Office summary for July 23-29

Sheriff’s Weekly Summary Calls for Service: 49 Inmates Currently Housed: 30 Civil Papers Served: 1 July 24 Two deputies arrested

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Breckenridge Senior Center offers meals, camaraderie

  Breckenridge Senior Center offers meals, camaraderie

After lunch last Thursday, a group of women were gathered around a table at the Breckenridge Senior Citizens Center. They

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Seymore asks community to join together to make Breckenridge better

  Seymore asks community to join together to make Breckenridge better

The theme of this year’s Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon was “Growing Our Community,” and guest speaker Tim Seymore addressed

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Kaye Franklin art workshop scheduled for Aug. 1-3

  Kaye Franklin art workshop scheduled for Aug. 1-3

The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center will host a three-day workshop by Graham artist Kaye Franklin next week. Franklin is a

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TSTC program helps fill area’s welding job openings

  TSTC program helps fill area’s welding job openings

The Abilene-Breckenridge area has more than 300 welding jobs open now, according to Steve Collins, business and resource consultant at

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Boil water notice rescinded

  Boil water notice rescinded

The City of Breckenridge has ended the boil water notice that was issued on July 22. The notice affected water

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Breck Trade Days to feature salsa and guacamole contest

  Breck Trade Days to feature salsa and guacamole contest

Breck Trade Days will get a little bit spicier in August with the introduction of the Fresh Homemade Salsa and

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One person injured during weekend stabbing

A man was stabbed during an altercation Sunday morning, July 22, at the Plaza Motel on U.S. Highway 180 West.

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