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Wags and Whiskers race raises funds for Stephens County Humane Society

    Wags and Whiskers race raises funds for Stephens County Humane Society

The ninth annual Wags and Whiskers 5K and Furry Fun Run was Saturday, Dec. 9, benefiting the Stephens County Humane Society.

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Christmas Parade lights up downtown Breckenridge; local holiday activities continue

    Christmas Parade lights up downtown Breckenridge; local holiday activities continue

Walker Street in downtown Breckenridge was a steady stream of colorful lights for about 30 minutes Saturday night, Dec. 9, as the annual Christmas Parade entertained the community.

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Pianist Danny Wright to return to Breckenridge’s National Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 16

    Pianist Danny Wright to return to Breckenridge’s National Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 16

Friends of Historic Breckenridge and the National Theatre in downtown Breckenridge will host a concert by pianist Danny Wright on Saturday, Dec. 16.

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Holiday activities scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 9, and beyond

    Holiday activities scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 9, and beyond

Anyone looking for some holiday spirit will find it in abundance in Breckenridge on Saturday, Dec. 9.

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Rotary Club to host blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 7

    Rotary Club to host blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 7

The Rotary Club of Breckenridge and Carter BloodCare will host a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Clear Fork Bank (formerly First National Bank) Community Room, 101 E. Walker St.

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Wags & Whiskers 5K and Furry Fun Run slated for Dec. 9

    Wags & Whiskers 5K and Furry Fun Run slated for Dec. 9

The ninth annual Wags & Whiskers 5K and Furry Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 9, in the Breckenridge City Park, 601 E. Walker St.

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Cantrell resigns from police chief position; last day to be Feb. 1

  Cantrell resigns from police chief position; last day to be Feb. 1

Breckenridge Police Chief Bacel Cantrell has resigned from his official position, effective  Feb.  1, 2024.

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BHS hosts annual ceremony honoring local military veterans

  BHS hosts annual ceremony honoring local military veterans

Breckenridge High School honored local U.S. military veterans with its annual Veterans Celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 29, in the high school gym.

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Deadline to file to run for place on 2024 Primary ballot is Dec. 11

  Deadline to file to run for place on 2024 Primary ballot is Dec. 11

There is one week left for candidates to file for a place on the 2024 Primary Election ballot.

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Local ag students represent Stephens County at recent contests

  Local ag students represent Stephens County at recent contests

Last month, several Stephens County youth involved in agriculural organizations represented the community at a variety of contests, bringing home quite a few ribbons and banners.

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Stephens County Chronicles: What’s in a name?

  Stephens County Chronicles: What’s in a name?

Cisco and several other area towns weren’t always known by the names that we refer to them by today. Here’s a little quiz to see if you can match the current town names to their former names.

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This year’s memorial bike ride raised more than $41,000 for local volunteer fire departments

  This year’s memorial bike ride raised more than $41,000 for local volunteer fire departments

This year’s Sloan Everett Pure Country Pedal Memorial Bike Ride had more participants and raised more funds than it has in its history, more than tripling the amount raised since the event became a fundraiser in 2019.

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Body of woman missing since March may have been dumped near Stephens County, according to Fort Worth police

  Body of woman missing since March may have been dumped near Stephens County, according to Fort Worth police

Sheri Lynne Vickers was last seen on March 23, 2023, in Breckenridge.

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Buckaroos, Lady Buckaroos recognized with honors

  Buckaroos, Lady Buckaroos recognized with honors

Several members of the Breckenridge High School varsity football and volleyball teams recently received All-District honors, and several members of the volleyball team were named to the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) Academic All-State teams.

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Students, staff members, teachers honored at Breckenridge school board meeting

  Students, staff members, teachers honored at Breckenridge school board meeting

At their Nov. 13 meeting, the Breckenridge Independent School District’s Board of Trustees honored the teachers, students and support staff members of the month.

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Downtown Breckenridge decorated for holidays; more Christmas activities scheduled for upcoming weeks

  Downtown Breckenridge decorated for holidays; more Christmas activities scheduled for upcoming weeks

Breckenridge’s holiday activities will continue with the annual lighted Christmas parade through downtown Breckenridge on Saturday, Dec. 9, beginning at 6 p.m.

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American Discount Liquor celebrates grand opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony

  American Discount Liquor celebrates grand opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony

The owners and staff of American Discount Liquor, located at 3114 W. Walker St., celebrated the store’s grand opening with a Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Nov. 20.

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BHS gradute continues studying welding technology at TSTC

  BHS gradute continues studying welding technology at TSTC

Braxton Wade knew what he wanted to do after graduating from Breckenridge High School earlier this year, and now he’s fulfilling those plans by attending TSTC-Breckenridge.

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BISD implements new, stricter rules for spectator behavior at sporting events

  BISD implements new, stricter rules for spectator behavior at sporting events

Repeat offenders could face a year-long ban from any Breckenridge Independent School District athletic events.

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