The Breckenridge Independent School District honored the Students, Support Staff and Teachers of the Month at the Jan. 23 school board meeting. Each of the district’s four schools introduced the
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The workshop will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at St. Paul Methodist Church’s Pendleton Fellowship Hall, 1504 E. Elm St. in Breckenridge.
Visitors to the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center can see the first western art exhibit the gallery has had in at least six years. The exhibit, which features the work of a group of artists from north Texas, will be on display through Feb. 8.
Businesses located in the unincorporated areas of Stephens County could be required to collect up to 2% more in sales tax if local voters approve a sales tax that the County Commissioners proposed at their regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 22.
The Stephens County Commissioners Court honored State Rep. Glenn Rogers at their regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 22, with a resolution commending the partnership between Stephens County and the Texas Legislature. Several current and retired school personnel, as well as others, also attended the meeting in support of Rogers.
From 1950 through the late 1970s, Breckenridge offered entertainment in the form of movies at a couple of drive-in theaters on the west side of town. But, back in its earlier days, the city was home to several movie theaters, including the National Theatre, which has since been restored to its former glory.
The City of Breckenridge will host an open house event on Tuesday, Jan. 23, to present some of the City’s upcoming construction projects.
A fire on the west side of Breckenridge destroyed a building known as Shawna’s Bake Barn early Sunday morning, Jan. 21.
The Sheep Division of the 2024 Stephens County Junior Livestock Show took place Friday, Jan. 5.
Anyone who wants to vote by mail in the upcoming Primary Election must apply for a Ballot By Mail by Feb. 23, and anyone who plans to vote in the Primary Election must be registered to vote by Feb. 5.
This year’s Goat Division in the Stephens County Junior Livestock Show featured five classes of breeding goats and four classes of market goats.
With Breckenridge’s National Theatre stage set for a casual atmosphere, four area musicians treated a near-capacity crowd to a concert featuring their original and/or favorite tunes on Saturday night, Jan. 13.
Stephens County’s Elks Lodge No. 1480 held its annual Hoop Shoot free throw contest last week, and the four top winners will be going to the district competition on Sunday, Jan. 20.
The arctic cold front that moved into the area late Saturday will continue to impact Breckenridge and Stephens County, as well as much of the rest of the country through Tuesday, Jan. 16.
The second day of the 2024 Stephens County Junior Livestock Show began with the Poultry Division with Chris Beard judging the competition Friday morning, Jan. 5. See the results and photos here.
The 66th annual Stephens County Junior Livestock Show started with the Rabbit Division on Thursday evening, Jan. 4. Check out the results and photos.
From Jan. 17 through Feb. 16, the Breckenridge City Commission, Breckenridge Independent School District Board of Trustees and the Stephens Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors will accept applications for the various positions that are up for election this year.
The 66th annual Stephens County Junior Livestock Show wrapped up Saturday, Jan. 6, with the Jacob Jackson Master Showman competition and the awards ceremony, followed by the buyers’ luncheon and sale.
BISD’s Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, to discuss facilities and bond planning.
