The Thanksgiving holidays got off to a running start for the students and staff at Breckenridge’s South Elementary when the school held its annual Turkey Trot race in the neighborhood around the school on Thursday, Nov. 16.
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At age 80, Mary Capps is a firm believer in the idea that you’re never too old to follow your dreams. And, she did just that in September when she flew — with a few family members — to California and went to a taping of “The Price Is Right.”

The Lee’s Legion Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented the 2023 Historical Preservation Award to Billie Walker O’Neal of Breckenridge.

Zaea Ragle, a senior on the Lady Buckaroo varsity basketball team, achieved a significant milestone by scoring her 1,000th career point during the Tuesday evening, Nov. 14, game against the Clyde High School Lady Bulldogs.

Downtown Breckenridge will be filled with holiday spirit Friday evening as the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Christmas tree lighting and the Mingle and Jingle shopping event.

The Stephens County Commissioners approved a proclamation naming Nov. 16 as National Rural Health Day in Stephens County.

The BFAC’s 2023 Quilt Exhibition features 50 quilts and will be on display through Nov. 30.

The official City of Breckenridge will soon have a new look after the City Commissioners approved a new logo at last week’s regular meeting.

The Breckenridge Craft Guild will host its annual Craft Show next weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 18 and 19, at the Breckenridge First Methodist Church’s Christian Life Center, 419 W. Walker St.
In a letter to the editor, Stephens County resident Dana McKelvain explains why she’s upset about the new courthouse animal policy.

The Breckenridge Woman’s Forum recently hosted a program by Stephens Memorial Hospital Auxiliary President Niki Aldridge and Vice President Glenda Knight.

Breckenridge church members have filled dozens of Christmas boxes that will be sent to children around the world.

The Breckenridge High School Lady Buckaroos varsity basketball team had a tough start to their season, facing off against the Merkel High School Maidens and the Abilene High School Lady Eagles.

Gary Slade, owner and publisher of Amusement Today, was recently inducted into the World Waterpark Association (WWA) Hall of Fame.

On Halloween last week, the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce, City of Breckenridge and Stephens County teamed up to offer a new activity downtown for local families.

On Saturday evening, Nov. 4, the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet and awards ceremony, celebrating the community’s history and achievements.

In a special-called meeting this morning, Nov. 6, the Stephens County Commissioners voted to rescind the appointment of Mary O’Dell as County Treasurer and, after conducting interviews, voted to appoint Kelsey Cornwall to the position.

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, Texas citizens will have a chance to vote on 14 proposed state constitutional amendments. The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.