The Breckenridge Buckaroos started their 2024 season Friday evening on the road in Holliday as they faced the No. 8 (Class 3A Div. II) state-ranked Holliday Eagles.
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In advance of tonight’s season opener in Holliday, Buckaroos head football coach Casey Pearce sat down with sportswriter Brant Thurmond for a look at the upcoming season.

Stanley Dale Madison Jr., 28, of Breckenridge, pleaded guilty in the 90th Judicial District Court on Wednesday, Aug. 28, to three state jail felony offenses of burglary.

On the steps of Breckenridge High School this morning, Aug. 29, students, faculty and others gathered for the announcement of the 2024-25 Buckaroo Queen and Great Lord Chamberlain.

The 90th Judicial District Attorney’s Office’s recently released the following list of cases that were pleaded in July 2024.

Brother and sister Matthew Wunsch and Magdalynn (Maggie) Wunsch were presented with their Eagle Scout medals and badges in a ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 25.

There are six weeks left for Texas citizens to register to vote before the Nov. 5 General Election.

The Breckenridge community is mourning the loss of three local leaders in the past week.

The Friends of Historic Breckenridge organization, which owns the National Theatre in downtown Breckenridge, has announced the lineup for its 2024-2025 Performance Series.

Texas State Technical College will introduce an online program this fall for students who want to pursue a career in health care but are undecided about which pathway to take, as well as for students who need to take prerequisite courses for related areas of study.

The Breckenridge Fire Department reclaimed the championship title in the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, hosted by the Rotary Club of Breckenridge and Carter BloodCare.

The Stephens County Commissioner and the City of Breckenridge Commissioners will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, to discuss the interlocal agreements between the City of Breckenridge and Stephens County.

Houston Satterwhite has signed up to run as a write-in candidate for the Precinct 3 County Commissioner position, Stephens County Judge Michael Roach said.

The Buckaroos’ scrimmage against the Wall Hawks will offer an opportunity for donations to the Texas High School Coaches Education Foundation’s Benevolence Fund.

Stephens County is under an Excessive Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service as high temperatures over the next few days are expected to reach 108 degrees on Tuesday, with Monday’s and Wednesday’s highs predicted to be 106.

The Stephens County Veterans Memorial will soon be refurbished with a new stone and repainted names, as well as other improvements, according to the Eagle Scout plan of Breckenridge Scout Kason Burchett.

The Breckenridge Buckaroo football teams suited up and played during their annual Watermelon Scrimmage at Buckaroo Stadium last Saturday. Tonight, the annual Meet the Bucks event will start at 7:30 p.m.

The Breckenridge High School Lady Buckaroos varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams kicked off their season with mixed results in their home opener against the Poolville High School Lady Lions on Tuesday, Aug. 13.

Texas State Technical College honored 128 graduates during the Summer 2024 Commencement at the Abilene Convention Center on Wednesday, Aug. 14.