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Breckenridge man dies in boating accident at Hubbard Creek Reservoir

    Breckenridge man dies in boating accident at Hubbard Creek Reservoir

A Breckenridge man died Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 14, when the boat he was in crashed and capsized on the creek west of Peeler’s Pier at Hubbard Creek Reservoir.

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District Attorney’s office announces list of plea deals for September, October, November 2025

    District Attorney’s office announces list of plea deals for September, October, November 2025

The 90th Judicial District Attorney’s Office has announced the following lists of cases that were pleaded in September, October and November 2025.

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Clear Fork Bank makes donation to help with National Theatre expansion in downtown Breckenridge

    Clear Fork Bank makes donation to help with National Theatre expansion in downtown Breckenridge

Clear Fork Bank of Breckenridge donated $5,000 to the Friends of Historic Breckenridge on Monday, Jan. 12, for upcoming upgrades to a new reception venue located next to the National Theatre in downtown Breckenridge.

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Stephens County moves to enforce wind farm lighting requirements following executive session

    Stephens County moves to enforce wind farm lighting requirements following executive session

Stephens County Commissioners voted at their meeting on Monday, Jan. 12, to hire legal counsel to notify NextEra Energy that it is in violation of requirements governing the red warning lights at the La Casa wind farm.

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Sylee Mitchell receives Jacob Jackson Master Showman Award to wrap up 2026 Stephens County Junior Livestock Show

    Sylee Mitchell receives Jacob Jackson Master Showman Award to wrap up 2026 Stephens County Junior Livestock Show

The 2026 Stephens County Junior Livestock Show wrapped up Saturday morning with the cattle show, Jacob Jackson Master Showman competition and the buckle presentation, followed by the annual livestock sale.

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Rogers: Beef prices are high but Texas ranchers deserve a break

    Rogers: Beef prices are high but Texas ranchers deserve a break

Cattlemen have a message to Trump: Don’t take your tariff-flation worries out of our hide.

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Local junior high kids don ‘drunk goggles’ to experience how alcohol can impair their vision, coordination

  Local junior high kids don ‘drunk goggles’ to experience how alcohol can impair their vision, coordination

Breckenridge Junior High students gathered on the blacktop behind the school cafeteria Tuesday morning for a chance to glimpse how alcohol can impair their vision, coordination, motor skills and other abilities during a program hosted by the Stephens County Agrilife Extension Service.

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Sixty-eighth annual Stephens County Junior Livestock Show opens with Rabbit Division, continues today and Saturday

  Sixty-eighth annual Stephens County Junior Livestock Show opens with Rabbit Division, continues today and Saturday

The 68th annual Stephens County Junior Livestock Show started with the Rabbit Division on Thursday evening, Jan. 8.

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Stephens County Junior Livestock Show scheduled for Jan 8-10

  Stephens County Junior Livestock Show scheduled for Jan 8-10

The 2026 Stephens County Junior Livestock Show will start Thursday, Jan. 8, at the Stephens County Ag Center on U.S. Highway 180, east of Breckenridge.

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Stephens Memorial Hospital, Carter BloodCare to host blood drive on Wednesday, Jan. 7

  Stephens Memorial Hospital, Carter BloodCare to host blood drive on Wednesday, Jan. 7

January is National Blood Donor Month, and Stephens Memorial Hospital will host a blood drive with Carter BloodCare from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7.

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Former Buckaroo Jerry Lawson transferring to Oklahoma State University

  Former Buckaroo Jerry Lawson transferring to Oklahoma State University

According to various news reports, former Breckenridge Buckaroo Jerry Lawson is transferring to Oklahoma State University in Stillwater to play football for the Cowboys.

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Breckenridge youths sink their shots, advance to district Hoop Shoot competition

  Breckenridge youths sink their shots, advance to district Hoop Shoot competition

Five Breckenridge youths will represent the community at the district Hoop Shoot free-throw contest after advancing from the local competition, which was hosted Sunday, Jan. 4, by the Stephens County Elks Lodge No. 1480.

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Fire damages home on County Road 227

  Fire damages home on County Road 227

The Breckenridge Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 100 block of County Road 227 shortly after 6 p.m this evening, Saturday, Jan. 3.

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Rogers: Republicans don’t have to choose between loyalty and integrity

  Rogers: Republicans don’t have to choose between loyalty and integrity

As primaries approach, we need more independent conservatives, fewer MAGA sycophants, according to former State Rep. Glenn Rogers.

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Free screening of ‘Suicide: The Ripple Effect’ to bring mental health awareness to Breckenridge on Jan. 3

  Free screening of ‘Suicide: The Ripple Effect’ to bring mental health awareness to Breckenridge on Jan. 3

A group of local residents have come together to bring the documentary film “Suicide: The Ripple Effect” to Breckenridge for a free showing that is intended to offer “a safe space where feelings are valid, conversations are encouraged, and support is real.”

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Dec. 31 is the deadline for our annual fundraising campaign. There’s still time to help support the Breckenridge Texan!

  Dec. 31 is the deadline for our annual fundraising campaign. There’s still time to help support the Breckenridge Texan!

Two days remain in the Breckenridge Texan’s annual fundraising campaign — today and Wednesday, Dec. 31. Any donations received during this time will help push the Breckenridge Texan closer to our goal.

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Breckenridge Elks Lodge to host annual Hoop Shoot contest on Sunday, Jan. 4

  Breckenridge Elks Lodge to host annual Hoop Shoot contest on Sunday, Jan. 4

Breckenridge’s annual Elks Hoop Shoot free throw contest for kids ages 8 to 13 is scheduled to begin with registration at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, at the high school gym, 602 W. Second St. Elks Lodge No. 1480 will host the local competition.

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Buckaroo Nation mourns loss of longtime coach/athletic trainer Bill Pearce

  Buckaroo Nation mourns loss of longtime coach/athletic trainer Bill Pearce

The Bill Pearce era of the Breckenridge Buckaroos came to a close Friday, Dec. 26, when the long-time coach and trainer passed away at the age of 80.

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City of Breckenridge to host second annual Citizens Academy, starting in January

  City of Breckenridge to host second annual Citizens Academy, starting in January

The City of Breckenridge’s 2026 Citizens Academy will start next month, and registration for the program is open.

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