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Buckaroos drop football season opener to Holliday, 64-0

    Buckaroos drop football season opener to Holliday, 64-0

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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Coach Pearce takes look at upcoming football season as Buckaroos prepare to take on Holliday in opening game

    Coach Pearce takes look at upcoming football season as Buckaroos prepare to take on Holliday in opening game

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.

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Local man pleads guilty to burglaries in Stephens County

    Local man pleads guilty to burglaries in Stephens County

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.

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BHS announces 2024-25 Buckaroo Queen and Great Lord Chamberlain: Yanet Benitez and Sawyer Wimberley

    BHS announces 2024-25 Buckaroo Queen and Great Lord Chamberlain: Yanet Benitez and Sawyer Wimberley

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.

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Stephens County District Attorney announces July 2024 pleas

    Stephens County District Attorney announces July 2024 pleas

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

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Stephens County brother and sister earn Eagle Scout rank

    Stephens County brother and sister earn Eagle Scout rank

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.

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Deadline to register to vote in November election is Oct. 7

  Deadline to register to vote in November election is Oct. 7

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

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Breckenridge mourning loss of three community leaders in past week

  Breckenridge mourning loss of three community leaders in past week

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

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National Theatre’s 2024-25 Performance Series to kick off in October with stand-up comedian

  National Theatre’s 2024-25 Performance Series to kick off in October with stand-up comedian

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

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TSTC to offer online Pre-Allied Health program starting this fall

  TSTC to offer online Pre-Allied Health program starting this fall

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.

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BFD wins eighth annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

  BFD wins eighth annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

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. 

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Breckenridge, Stephens County to hold joint meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20, to discuss interlocal agreements

  Breckenridge, Stephens County to hold joint meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20, to discuss interlocal agreements

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.

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Satterwhite files to run as write-in candidate against Precinct 3 County Commissioner incumbent Warren

  Satterwhite files to run as write-in candidate against Precinct 3 County Commissioner incumbent Warren

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.

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Breckenridge Buckaroos to host Wall Hawks in charity scrimmage at Buckaroo Stadium on Thursday

  Breckenridge Buckaroos to host Wall Hawks in charity scrimmage at Buckaroo Stadium on Thursday

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

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Local fire danger remains high as National Weather Service issues excessive heat warning for Stephens County

  Local fire danger remains high as National Weather Service issues excessive heat warning for Stephens County

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.

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County approves Kason Burchett’s Eagle Scout project to refurbish veterans memorial

  County approves Kason Burchett’s Eagle Scout project to refurbish veterans memorial

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.

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Pearce optimistic about upcoming season despite tough schedule; Meet the Bucks planned for tonight, Aug. 16

  Pearce optimistic about upcoming season despite tough schedule; Meet the Bucks planned for tonight, Aug. 16

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.

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Lady Bucks Varsity, JV volleyball teams split season opener against Poolville; Boomtown Classic tournament kicks off today

  Lady Bucks Varsity, JV volleyball teams split season opener against Poolville; Boomtown Classic tournament kicks off today

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.

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TSTC honors West Texas summer graduates

  TSTC honors West Texas summer graduates

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

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