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Breckenridge powerlifting teams shine at regional meets; Lady Bucks leave for state championship today

    Breckenridge powerlifting teams shine at regional meets; Lady Bucks leave for state championship today

The Breckenridge High School girls powerlifting team left Breckenridge at 7 a.m. today, Wednesday, March 12, on their way to the state championship in Edinburg. Three members of the BHS boys powerlifting team will compete in the boys state championship next week.

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Stephens County abolishes Elections Administrator position following McLane’s resignation

    Stephens County abolishes Elections Administrator position following McLane’s resignation

The Stephens County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Monday, March 10, to abolish the county elections administrator position following the resignation of Elections Administrator Jared McLane.

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County Appraiser reports property values rising despite decline in mineral values

    County Appraiser reports property values rising despite decline in mineral values

Stephens County Chief Appraiser Will Thompson revealed significant shifts in the county’s property values over the past five years.

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BC Insurance of Texas celebrates new Breckenridge office with ribbon cutting

    BC Insurance of Texas celebrates new Breckenridge office with ribbon cutting

Surrounded by family and friends on Friday morning, Dana Moser cut the ribbon for the Breckenridge branch office of BC Insurance of Texas.

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TxDOT provides updates on FM 3099-US 180 traffic light, US 183 road construction projects in Breckenridge

    TxDOT provides updates on FM 3099-US 180 traffic light, US 183 road construction projects in Breckenridge

A new traffic signal is set to be activated at the intersection of FM 3099 and U.S. Highway 180 West in Breckenridge as part of the ongoing intersection realignment project.

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TSTC to accept applications for Vocational Nursing fall semester April 1-June 13

  TSTC to accept applications for Vocational Nursing fall semester April 1-June 13

Texas State Technical College will accept applications for the Vocational Nursing fall semester from April 1 through June 13 at the Breckenridge, Harlingen and Sweetwater campuses.

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Stephens County Commissioners approve placement of ‘Travis letter’ plaque at courthouse

  Stephens County Commissioners approve placement of ‘Travis letter’ plaque at courthouse

The Stephens County Commissioners Court voted Monday, Feb. 24, to approve the installation of a bronze plaque featuring the words of William Barret Travis’s famous Alamo letter on courthouse grounds.

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Breckenridge Woman’s Forum learns about gardening at February meeting

  Breckenridge Woman’s Forum learns about gardening at February meeting

Benny Kilburn, owner of H&H Garden Center, talked to the members of the Breckenridge Woman’s Forum about preparing yards, flower beds and gardens for spring at the organization’s February meeting.

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Clear Fork Bank promotes Sonia Sikes to VP

  Clear Fork Bank promotes Sonia Sikes to VP

Sonia Sikes is the newest vice president at Clear Fork Bank’s Breckenridge location.

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City of Breckenridge lifts Boil Water Notice issued on Feb. 25

  City of Breckenridge lifts Boil Water Notice issued on Feb. 25

The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water.

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TSTC Welding Technology students hone job interview skills

  TSTC Welding Technology students hone job interview skills

Interview Practicums were held at three of the West Texas campuses recently to help students fine-tune their interview skills. 

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Rogers: Who’s cheatin’ whom in Texas politics?

  Rogers: Who’s cheatin’ whom in Texas politics?

This week, Glenn Rogers takes a look at the money that seems to be driving the decisions in Austin.

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Breckenridge group seeks historical marker for Booker T. Washington School site

  Breckenridge group seeks historical marker for Booker T. Washington School site

The Stephens County Commissioners approved a resolution supporting efforts to gain historical recognition for the site of the former Booker T. Washington School, which was a significant institution for African American students in Breckenridge until 1964.

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Breckenridge Rotary Club to host blood drive on March 6

  Breckenridge Rotary Club to host blood drive on March 6

The Rotary Club of Breckenridge and Carter BloodCare will host a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at Texas State Technical College, 307 N. Breckenridge Ave.

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City of Breckenridge issues Boil Water Notice for neighborhood in southwest portion of city

  City of Breckenridge issues Boil Water Notice for neighborhood in southwest portion of city

The City of Breckenridge has declared a Boil Water Notice effective Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, for a neighborhood west of South Elementary.

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Warm, sunny days return to Breckenridge; Skywarn class scheduled for March 6

  Warm, sunny days return to Breckenridge; Skywarn class scheduled for March 6

After a couple of weeks of winter weather with multiple nights of low temperatures in the 20s and teens, the forecast looks like spring may have arrived a few weeks ahead of the official First Day of Spring (March 20).

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Rogers: DEI is a slippery slope. Best to get off now.

  Rogers: DEI is a slippery slope. Best to get off now.

This column originally appeared in The Dallas Morning News, where Glenn Rogers is a contributing columnist.

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Breckenridge Fine Arts Center to host Texas Art Talk and historical demonstrations on March 8

  Breckenridge Fine Arts Center to host Texas Art Talk and historical demonstrations on March 8

The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center will host a Texas history event on Saturday, March 8, featuring hands-on, historical demonstrations and an art talk.

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