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Grace Raymond crowned 2025 Miss Breckenridge at pageant during Frontier Days

    Grace Raymond crowned 2025 Miss Breckenridge at pageant during Frontier Days

Grace Raymond was crowned the 2025 Miss Breckenridge at the pageant Saturday, May 3, during the annual Frontier Days event at the Breckenridge City Park.

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Fernandez, Huntington elected to City Commission; incumbents re-elected to Hospital Board

    Fernandez, Huntington elected to City Commission; incumbents re-elected to Hospital Board

After Saturday’s election, the Breckenridge City Commission will have two new commissioners, and the Stephens Memorial Hospital District Board of Trustees will remain the same as it has been.

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Local man arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit capital murder for hire, federal gun violation

    Local man arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit capital murder for hire, federal gun violation

A Stephens County man was taken into custody Friday afternoon, May 2, on FM 576 southeast of Breckenridge, on charges related to conspiracy to commit capital murder.

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TxDOT updates status of US 183 North, FM 3099 road projects

    TxDOT updates status of US 183 North, FM 3099 road projects

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has provided updates on two major road construction projects in Breckenridge in an email received by Stephens County Judge Michael Roach on April 28, 2025.

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Daughters of Republic of Texas honor early Texas citizens in Breckenridge ceremony

    Daughters of Republic of Texas honor early Texas citizens in Breckenridge ceremony

The Picketville Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas honored two citizens of the early Texas Republic with a medallion memorial service Sunday, April 27, at Breckenridge Cemetery.

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Annual Stephens County Ranch Rodeo scheduled for May 2-4

    Annual Stephens County Ranch Rodeo scheduled for May 2-4

The annual Stephens County Arena Ranch Rodeo will return to Breckenridge for a three-day event Friday through Sunday, May 2-4.

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BHS Theatre to present ‘The Cover of Life’ on Sunday, May 4

  BHS Theatre to present ‘The Cover of Life’ on Sunday, May 4

Breckenridge High School Theatre Department will present its 2025 One Act Play, “The Cover of Life” by R.T. Robinson, for the Breckenridge community at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4, in Bailey Auditorium, 500 W. Lindsey St.

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Breckenridge kids learn bicycle, water safety at Summer Safety Event

  Breckenridge kids learn bicycle, water safety at Summer Safety Event

Local children and their families learned about bicycle and water safety at the Summer Safety Event, hosted by the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension and the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, on Friday, April 25.

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Early Voting in city, hospital elections continues today; Election Day is Saturday, May 3

  Early Voting in city, hospital elections continues today; Election Day is Saturday, May 3

Today, Tuesday, April 29, is the last day of Early Voting in the Breckenridge City Commission and the Stephens Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors elections.

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Events planned for Frontier Days on Friday-Saturday, May 2-3

  Events planned for Frontier Days on Friday-Saturday, May 2-3

Stephens County Frontier Days is set to bring a full weekend of festivities to Breckenridge on May 2-3, highlighted by the return of the Bob Drake Memorial Chuck Wagon Cook-off Clear Fork Championship, stick horse races, and a gunfighter show, as well as new activities, including a rock climbing wall, mechanical bull rides, and a performance by an area clogging group.

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Local organizations plan summer activities for Breckenridge kids

  Local organizations plan summer activities for Breckenridge kids

Several Breckenridge organizations are offering children’s programs this summer.

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City of Breckenridge lifts Boil Water Notice issued on April 17

  City of Breckenridge lifts Boil Water Notice issued on April 17

The City of Breckenridge has lifted the Boil Water Notice that was issued on Thursday, April 17, 2025, for the entire city of Breckenridge.

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Local officials look back on time working with Stephens County Constable Wayne McMullen, who died this morning

  Local officials look back on time working with Stephens County Constable Wayne McMullen, who died this morning

This morning, Stephens County officials looked back on their friendships and working relationships with Constable Wayne McMullen, who died at the age of 58 early Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at his home in Breckenridge.

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City Commission votes to pursue funding for new fire station while holding off on decision to demolish old building

  City Commission votes to pursue funding for new fire station while holding off on decision to demolish old building

About 40 people filled the Breckenridge City Commission chambers Wednesday night, April 16, for a special called meeting regarding the future of the local fire station and the 103-year-old building where it is currently housed.

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Boil Water Notice continues for Breckenridge residents after storm damages water pump

  Boil Water Notice continues for Breckenridge residents after storm damages water pump

The City of Breckenridge remains under a Boil Water Notice due to continued problems over the Easter holiday weekend.

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Bethany Baptist, Real Church merge to become ONE Church, plan opening service for Easter Sunday

  Bethany Baptist, Real Church merge to become ONE Church, plan opening service for Easter Sunday

Two Breckenridge churches have merged to become one, literally, as the members of Real Church and Bethany Baptist Church recently voted to unite as ONE Church, which will hold its official opening with Easter services on Sunday, April 20, at the former Bethany location, 1911 W. Walker St.

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Jury trial for Monday, April 21, canceled

  Jury trial for Monday, April 21, canceled

If you received a jury summons for that date, you do not need to report for jury duty.

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City crews repair busted water line that drained both towers; water service should be restored once system pressures up

  City crews repair busted water line that drained both towers; water service should be restored once system pressures up

The water line was repaired around 5 p.m. Thursday, April 17. City still under Boil Water Notice.

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City of Breckenridge issues city-wide boil water notice

  City of Breckenridge issues city-wide boil water notice

The City of Breckenridge has declared a Boil Water Notice effective Thursday, April 17, 2025, for the entire City of Breckenridge.

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