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Ribbon-cutting celebrates opening of Sportsman’s Boat and RV Storage
Terry Carey was joined by family, friends and Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce members on Friday morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Sportsman’s Boat and RV Storage, the business he recently opened in Caddo. The storage facility features 16 covered spots for boats, RVs, travel trailers, etc. There is also...
TSTC-Breckenridge student, four others to represent West Texas at SkillsUSA national conference
When college students begin competing at the 2024 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference on Monday, June 24, one of the competitors will be a student from Texas State Technical College’s Breckenridge campus. Kimberly Lozano-Ryman, a Vocational Nursing student from Anson who attends classes in Breckenridge, will be joined...
Bobby Waggoner
Bobby Waggoner, 90, of Breckenridge, Texas, passed away on June 19, 2024. Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home has been entrusted with His cremation. In honor of his memory, and at his request, there will be no public service. Bobby Dan Waggoner was born to Jess and Pearl Waggoner in Pioneer, Stephens County,...
Breckenridge kids to present ‘Treasure Island’ today, June 22, at National Theatre with Missoula Children’s Theatre
Missoula Children’s Theatre has come back to Breckenridge for another week of learning a show at breakneck speed and building friendships with fellow stage-loving peers. This year, 41 children aged 5 to 17 came to audition Monday morning, and, after a week of practicing, they will present their finished product on Saturday, June 22, at the National Theatre at 2 p.m.
TxDOT revises start date for ‘Mile-Long Bridge’ work; project scheduled to begin at end of June
The Texas Department of Transportation has announced a new potential start date for the work on the “Mile-Long Bridge” on U.S. Highway 180 over Hubbard Creek Lake, stating that the work is now scheduled to begin on the last day of this month. According to a news release...
Personal challenges strengthen TSTC Chemical Dependency Counseling instructors’ resolve to help others
Three Texas State Technical College graduates, Ivy Delong and Jamie Thompson, both of Breckenridge, and Amy Gonzales of Harlingen proved that the path to success can be found even in the hardest of times and now are instructors for the college’s Chemical Dependency Counseling program. Connie Schaaf, director of...
Stephens County Commissioners honor 4-H members, approve purchase of new firearms for Sheriff’s Office
At their regular meeting last week, the Stephens County Commissioners honored the local 4-H Range Evaluation and the Plant ID team for their accomplishments at the recent Texas 4-H Roundup in College Station. The team, which include Josiah Moreno, Kason Burchett, Aiden Boulevard and Isaac Tait, competed in the Range...
Gas prices rise slightly; petroleum analyst expects more decreases soon
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 5.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.95/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 16.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 13.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 1.6 cents in the last week and stands at $3.73 per gallon.
Bronson Chadwick brings magic to the Breckenridge Library
With color-changing handkerchiefs, a floating magic ball, a card trick and more, Bronson Chadwick brought his world of illusions to the Breckenridge Library last week with his “Magic in the Library” show for the summer reading program. Chadwick entertained a crowd of about 50 kids and adults with...
DA’s Office announces plea deals made in May
The 90th Judicial District Attorney’s Office’s recently released the following list of cases that were pleaded in May 2024:. Truman Edd Meredith, 64, of Breckenridge, pleaded guilty to the offense of failure to comply with sex offender duty to register for life/annual and was sentenced to eight years of community supervision and ordered to pay a $750 fine and court costs; and pleaded guilty to a second charge of failure to comply with sex offender duty to register for life/annual, and was sentenced to eight years of community supervision and ordered to pay court cost.
James Edward Chaney
James Edward Chaney, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on June 13, 2024, at his home in Denison, Texas, with his family by his side. He was born on October 14, 1947, in Breckenridge, Texas. James attended Breckenridge High School and went on to pursue higher education at Southwestern Assembly of God College.
Local fireworks shows scheduled for July 4 and July 5
As citizens across the country celebrate the 248th birthday of the United States of America, local residents can enjoy two free fireworks shows — one on July 4 and one on July 5. The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce, Caddo Creek Investments and Clear Fork Bank will present the annual...
Upcoming wrestling event in Breckenridge to benefit BISD
When the Rampage Wrestling event comes to Breckenridge later this month, a portion of the ticket sales and all of the concession stand proceeds will benefit the Breckenridge Independent School District. The wrestling promotion company from Lubbock will present “Boomtown Beatdown” on Saturday, June 29, at the Breckenridge High School...
Breckenridge City Commission swears in commissioners, honors Durham, takes step to becoming film-friendly city
Before moving on to their regular business meeting, the Breckenridge City Commission honored outgoing Place 2 Commissioner Rob Durham and swore in the recently elected commissioners and mayor at the June 4 meeting. “We’re here tonight to express special recognition to Rob Durham and honor him for his distinguished eight...
Jared McLane hired as new election administrator for Stephens County
On Tuesday, June 11, Stephens County appointed Jared McLane as its new election administrator, a position recently created by the Commissioners Court to oversee election processes in the county. McLane, who has been a teacher and coach at Breckenridge Junior High and High School, as well as a musician, was...
Preventative maintenance work to begin on ‘mile-long bridge’ over Hubbard Creek Lake this week
Beginning approximately Wednesday, June 12, the Texas Department of Transportation’s contractor will begin cleaning and sealing the joints of the U.S. Highway 180 bridge over Hubbard Creek Reservoir, aka the “mile-long bridge,” according to a news release from Lisa Tipton, TxDOT-Brownwood District public information officer. The process...
BHS Class of 2024 gets lessons on money before heading out to real world
From how to budget their money to how to write a check, Breckenridge High School’s Class of 2024 received some financial advice through the “It’s Your Money!” program before they graduated last month. Previously known as the “Welcome to the Real World” program, “It’s Your Money!”...
Summer driving season starts off with big drop in gas prices
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 13.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.90/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 27.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 23.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 6.7 cents in the last week and stands at $3.75 per gallon.
Stephens County team named State Champions at 4-H Roundup; ag students represent Breckenridge throughout year
The four Stephens County 4-H’ers who make up the Range Evaluation team and the Plant ID team competed at the Texas 4-H Roundup in College Station last week and won both contests, as well as some individual awards. The teams include Josiah Moreno, Kason Burchett, Aiden Boulevard and Isaac...
SRSUD issues Boil Water Notice for rural water customers in portion of southeastern Stephens County
Due to a loss of pressure caused by a line break on June 8, 2024, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the Stephens Regional Special Utility District water system, PWS 2150007, to notify its customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc.).
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