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David Lewis and band entertain small Breckenridge crowd for final 2025-26 Performance Series concert

    David Lewis and band entertain small Breckenridge crowd for final 2025-26 Performance Series concert

Despite the small crowd at the National Theatre on Saturday night, David Lewis put on one of the best shows of this year’s Performance Series, hosted by the Friends of Historic Breckenridge.

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BHS seniors get quick course in decision making with ‘It’s Your Money’ program

    BHS seniors get quick course in decision making with ‘It’s Your Money’ program

Breckenridge High School seniors got a glimpse of their future during the “It’s Your Money!” program on Thursday, March 26, sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and InterBank, in partnership with the high school.

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Stephens County 4-H to host annual plant sale on Friday, April 3

    Stephens County 4-H to host annual plant sale on Friday, April 3

The Stephens County 4-H and Agriculture and Natural Resources plant sale will be Friday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or until they sell out).

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A reporter’s goodbye: how this small Texas town grew me

    A reporter’s goodbye: how this small Texas town grew me

Journalist Alex Kielar, who came to Breckenridge a little over a year ago, is moving back to Pennsylvania this week.

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Breckenridge Library’s Book Sale kicks off today, March 27, continues on Saturday; gift card giveaway tickets on sale

    Breckenridge Library’s Book Sale kicks off today, March 27, continues on Saturday; gift card giveaway tickets on sale

The Breckenridge Library will host its annual Spring Book Sale on today and Saturday, March 27-28.

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Dr. Prater honored with retirement party at Stephens Memorial Hospital

    Dr. Prater honored with retirement party at Stephens Memorial Hospital

Friends, former co-workers, patients and other community members honored Dr. William E. Prater with a retirement party at Stephens Memorial Hospital on Monday, March 23.

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David Lewis to close out National Theatre’s 2025-26 Performance Series on Saturday, March 28

  David Lewis to close out National Theatre’s 2025-26 Performance Series on Saturday, March 28

The Friends of Historic Breckenridge will present David Lewis as the fifth and final show of the 2025-2026 Performance Series season at the National Theatre in downtown Breckenridge.

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BISD Board approves negotiations for new school site north of Walmart, officially approves issuance of $39 million in bonds

  BISD Board approves negotiations for new school site north of Walmart, officially approves issuance of $39 million in bonds

The Breckenridge Economic Development Corp. is offering to sell 14 acres of the property north of Walmart for the proposed new school.

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Breckenridge school board honors March students, staff of the month

  Breckenridge school board honors March students, staff of the month

Breckenridge Independent School District honored the Students and Staff of the Month, at the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, March 16, at the BISD administration office.

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Local Elks Lodge provides supplies, CPR training to area volunteer fire departments

  Local Elks Lodge provides supplies, CPR training to area volunteer fire departments

On Saturday morning, March 14, Breckenridge Elks Lodge No. 1480 presented four area volunteer fire departments with supplies purchased with an Elks grant.

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DRT members donate Texas history books to Breckenridge Library

  DRT members donate Texas history books to Breckenridge Library

Billie O’Neal and Helen Haddock, members of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas,  recently donated two books to the Breckenridge Library: “Remember the Alamo” by Paul Walker and “Captain Putnam for the Republic of Texas” by James Haley.

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Breckenridge to send 11 powerlifters to State as both boys and girls match last year’s totals

  Breckenridge to send 11 powerlifters to State as both boys and girls match last year’s totals

Breckenridge’s powerlifting program will once again be well-represented on the state stage, as the Buckaroos and Lady Bucks combined to qualify 11 lifters for the upcoming state meets – matching the program’s totals from a year ago despite graduating several top performers.

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First Christian Church of Breckenridge to celebrate building’s 100th anniversary on Sunday, March 22

  First Christian Church of Breckenridge to celebrate building’s 100th anniversary on Sunday, March 22

On Sunday, March 22, 2026, the First Christian Church congregation in Breckenridge will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the church building during their regular service beginning at 10:30 a.m.

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TSTC welding students gear up for state SkillsUSA competition

  TSTC welding students gear up for state SkillsUSA competition

Texas State Technical College’s Breckenridge campus will be well represented at this spring’s 2026 SkillsUSA Texas Postsecondary Leadership and Skills Conference.

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Buckaroo baseball, Lady Bucks softball start district play

  Buckaroo baseball, Lady Bucks softball start district play

The Breckenridge Buckaroos baseball team and Lady Bucks softball team have each opened up their district schedules this month, heading into the meat of their schedules with playoff hopes still alive.

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Local DRT group to sponsor free showing of 2004 ‘The Alamo’ movie on March 21

  Local DRT group to sponsor free showing of 2004 ‘The Alamo’ movie on March 21

Alamo historian Kolby Lanham will introduce the movie by speaking and showing stills from the film coupled with images of historical documents, artifacts and photographs, to provide a historical analysis of the movie.

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Gospel group Ernie Couch & Revival to perform at First Methodist Church on March 22

  Gospel group Ernie Couch & Revival to perform at First Methodist Church on March 22

Gospel music fans will have an opportunity to hear a nationally known group later this month when Ernie Couch & Revival comes to Breckenridge.

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Breckenridge Chamber to host scholarship golf tournament on March 21

  Breckenridge Chamber to host scholarship golf tournament on March 21

The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce will host the Johnny Bates Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament on Saturday, March 21, at the Breckenridge Country Club.

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County Judge Michael Roach announces April 30 resignation; commissioners appoint Will Thompson to finish term

  County Judge Michael Roach announces April 30 resignation; commissioners appoint Will Thompson to finish term

This morning, March 9, Michael Roach announced his official resignation from the Stephens County Judge position, effective April 30, 2026, and the County Commissioners voted to appoint Will Thompson to fulfill the rest of the term, through the end of the year.

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