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Motorists see break in gas prices, but GasBuddy petroleum analysis says its likely only temporary
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 9.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.79/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 4.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 7.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 2.6 cents in the last week and stands at $4.06 per gallon.
National Theatre to offer concert, free movie in March
Breckenridge’s National Theatre will present the next artist in its performance series, as well as a free movie, in March. On Friday, March 8, Jarrod Morris, a Country/Americana songwriter will perform at the theater, located in downtown Breckenridge at 116 E. Walker St. Advance-purchased tickets will cost $20 for adults (age 18 and older) and $10 for students (age 17 and younger). Click here to make reservations online. If seating is still available, tickets will be sold at the door for an additional charge.
District Attorney’s Office releases list of pleas for November and January
The 90th Judicial District Attorney’s Office’s recently released the following list of cases that were pleaded in November and January. Troy Nathan Brown, 20, of Breckenridge, pleaded guilty to the offense of Prohibited Substance in Correctional Facility, and was sentenced to six years confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice – Institution Division (TDCJ-ID) and ordered to pay $500 fine, restitution, and court costs.
Roy Boggs
Roy Boggs, 67, of Breckenridge, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 2, at Hart Cemetery with Rev. Rex Boggs officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 1, at Morehart Mortuary.
Letter to the Editor: Readers say Mike Olcott is wrong for House District 60
Mike Olcott claims to be a conservative, but his record shows otherwise. He has given campaign contributions to fringe candidates across the country, one of whom admitted to dating teenage girls, another who said some forms of rape are legitimate, and another who was o-k with White Supremacists. Mike Olcott...
Letter to the Editor: Readers support Mike Olcott for Texas State Representative District 60
My wife, Susan, and I recently moved from Texarkana to Weatherford to be near some of our children and grandchildren. Since my retirement from the Navy in 2011 we both have been very involved in local and state politics with the Republican Party of Texas. During my Navy career, twenty-five years of which were in the Washington, D.C. area, I had to interact with the different branches of our federal government, primarily legislative, because of different assignments from the Navy. My experience in Washington very quickly exposed me to how our federal government does not act for its constituents. Upon moving to Texas, our experience locally along with my brief tenure as State Republican Executive Committeeman from state Senate District 1 demonstrated the same issues in our state government as I noted in our Federal government.
Breckenridge Rotary Club to host blood drive on March 7
Editor’s Note: The place of the upcoming blood drive has been changed to TSTC. See the details below. The Rotary Club of Breckenridge and Carter BloodCare will host a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, at Texas State Technical College, 307 N. Breckenridge Ave.
Soggy Dog Wine & Brew celebrates grand opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony
Soggy Dog Wine and Brew celebrated their grand opening with a Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Feb. 16. The cafe, which serves coffee, tea, wine and beer, as well as a few small-bite snack items, is located at 203 W. Walker St., inside the Bertie & Olif boutique and Serenity Salon location.
Early Voting begins today for Democratic and Republican Primaries in Stephens County
Stephens County residents will begin heading to the polls today for the Democratic and Republican Primary Elections, with Early Voting taking place this week and next week in the Stephens County Courthouse lobby. New this year: Early voting will be held on a weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 24-25. This...
TSTC-Breckenridge to offer fiber optics installer training in June
One of the fastest-growing jobs in the United States is that of fiber optics installer, and Texas State Technical College will provide training for people interested in the profession at the four West Texas campuses beginning in March, according to Cindy Brunett, TSTC’s executive director of Workforce Training and Continuing Education.
Breckenridge community reacts to death of Shalon Wilson, as police continue investigation
Many people in the Breckenridge community are reeling from yesterday’s death of Shalon Taylor Wilson, the director of the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center. The Breckenridge Police Department is investigating the death of Wilson, who was found dead at her home on Sunday evening, Feb. 18. At this time, the police do not believe foul play is involved.
Breckenridge City Commissioners to face challengers in May election
The City of Breckenridge is the only local governing board that will have a contested election in May. The City Commission election will include the positions of Mayor and Commissioner Place 1 and Commissioner Place 2. As of 5 p.m. today, Feb. 16, the deadline for filing to run for office, current mayor Bob Sims is the only candidate for the mayor’s office. However, both Place 1 and Place 2 have two candidates each. For Place 1, incumbent Blake Hamilton and challenger Tony Patterson have applied to run for the office. For Place 2, incumbent Rob Durham and challenger Greg Akers, a former City Commissioner, have filed to run for the office.
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