Despite the chilly weather last Saturday, more than 30 runners and a few dogs participated in the seventh annual Wags and Whiskers 5K and Furry Fun Run benefiting the Stephens County Humane Society.
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Tommy and Sharon Wimberley will be honored with a lighting ceremony for their vintage, 1928 oil derrick, which has recently been relocated to the 2100 block of West Walker Street.

The works of five local artists are featured and on display in the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center’s Local Artists’ Winter Exhibit through Jan. 29.

The Breckenridge City Commission approved several changes to the city’s fee schedule at their meeting last week, and several of the adjustments could mean reduced fees for local residents.

A 19-year-old Breckenridge man died this morning in a one-car accident on FM 578, about five miles from the U.S. Highway 183 cutoff.

Breckenridge Library has announced the two winners from its Fall Fundraiser, as well as a list of recently added books.

The entries in the 2021 Breckenridge Christmas Parade on Wednesday, Dec. 8, reflected the ideas of “What Christmas Means to Me” for those who built and rode on the floats.

On Thursday, Francisco San Miguel became the Breckenridge Police Department’s newest police officer during a swearing in ceremony at the Stephens County Law Enforcement Center.

State Rep. Glenn Rogers was impressed with the hands-on learning opportunities and technology available at Texas State Technical College’s Breckenridge campus during a recent tour.

Allsup’s Convenience Stores held a ground-breaking ceremony on Tuesday morning, Dec. 7, with the Breckenridge Economic Development Corp., the Chamber of Commerce and other community leaders.

The Stephens Regional Special Utility District has rescinded the Boil Water Notice that was issued on Dec. 6.

The Stephens Regional Special Utility District has issued a Boil Water Notice for all of its customers, effective immediately.

Effective Monday, Dec. 6, the City of Breckenridge has rescinded a boil water notice that was issued last week.

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Monday that claims Texas’ recent redistricting discriminates against voters of color by denying Latino and Black voters equal opportunities to participate in the voting process and elect their preferred candidates.

Candidate filing for seven Stephens County offices is open and underway, and all of the incumbents have filed for re-election in the primary election, scheduled for March 1, 2022.

Christmas is 20 days away, and downtown Breckenridge is decked out with lots of lights and other holiday decorations.

Breckenridge’s East Elementary School will have its Scholastic Book Fair this coming week, Dec. 6-10.east

Texas State Representative Glenn Rogers, District 60, was in Breckenridge on Thursday, Dec. 2, for several meetings with his Stephens County constituents.

The seventh annual Wags & Whiskers 5K and Furry Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 11, in the Breckenridge City Park, 601 E. Walker St.