Breckenridge church members have filled dozens of Christmas boxes that will be sent to children around the world.
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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.
The “cross country sprinters” left Breckenridge on Saturday morning and were expected to be back in the Metroplex in less than two hours.
After a 14-14 tie score at halftime, the Buckaroos came up empty-handed in the second half, and Clyde won the game, 34-14.
The appointment made on Oct. 30 violates the Texas nepotism law.
UPDATE: This Boil Water Notice was rescinded by the SRSUD on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. The Boil Water Notice was required after a loss of pressure as a result of a power outage that occurred at approximately 5:30 pm on Oct. 31.
The RV park/KOA campground is located on West Walker Street in Breckenridge.
Mary O’Dell was appointed to serve as Stephens County Treasurer through the end of 2024, following the resignation of Sharon Trigg last week.
Volleyball bi-district game will be Oct. 31, and the state cross country meet will be Nov. 3.
The event will feature the Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Ag Citizen of the Year, Educator of the Year and Civic Organization of the Year.
The doors will open at 6 p.m., and the concert will start at 7 p.m. Nov. 4.
Friday night was the last home game of the season for the Breckenridge Buckaroos, and they beat Bowie 28-21.
With teachers and staff taking orders and delivering food, South Elementary raised more than $2,500 for the school’s PTO during McTeacher Night.
The Breckenridge community will have a variety of activities planned for local families on Halloween, which will be Tuesday, Oct. 31.
