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Wags & Whiskers 5K and Furry Fun Run slated for Dec. 9
The ninth annual Wags & Whiskers 5K and Furry Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 9, in the Breckenridge City Park, 601 E. Walker St. All proceeds from the race will benefit the Stephens County Humane Society to cover food, housing, medical care and transport expenses. Participants may register...
Rotary Club to host blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 7
The Rotary Club of Breckenridge and Carter BloodCare will host a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Clear Fork Bank (formerly First National Bank) Community Room, 101 E. Walker St. For more information, call Les or Sherry Strickland at 254-522-1959.
Cantrell resigns from police chief position; last day to be Feb. 1
Breckenridge Police Chief Bacel Cantrell has resigned from his official position, effective Feb. 1, 2024. Following a lengthy executive session at the end of the Breckenridge City Commission meeting tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 5, the city commissioners approved with a split vote to accept the resignation. Commissioner Rob Durham was the only one to vote against accepting the motion. Cantrell left City Hall after his executive session meeting with the commissioners, City Manager Cynthia Northrop and the city’s attorney, Eileen Hayman, but before the official vote.
Gas prices drop slightly, continuing national, state trend
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 4.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.70/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 15.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 1.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 4.7 cents in the last week and stands at $4.18 per gallon.
Deadline to file to run for place on 2024 Primary ballot is Dec. 11
There is one week left for candidates to file for a place on the 2024 Primary Election ballot. Additionally, the 2024 election will include the Texas House of Representatives race (Glenn Rogers currently represents District 60, which includes Stephens, Palo Pinto and Parker counties) and 15 state senators, including Stephens County’s senator, Phil King. The ballot will also include other statewide and national offices, such as President of the United States.
BHS hosts annual ceremony honoring local military veterans
In a ceremony that had to be delayed by a couple of weeks, Breckenridge High School honored local U.S. military veterans with its annual Veterans Celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 29, in the high school gym. The ceremony opened with the Breckenridge High School band playing Chain Cotillion and a salute...
Local ag students represent Stephens County at recent contests
Stephens County 4-H Three teams of Stephens County 4-H members competed at the District 3 Food Challenge held on Wednesday, Nov. 29, in Jacksboro where over 300 4-Hers competed. The Cool Cooks competed in the Junior Side Dish contest and placed second. The Dashing Divas competed in the Junior Appetizer...
Stephens County Chronicles: What’s in a name?
For this column, I’m going to step outside of Stephens County a little. We’re all familiar with the names of many communities in Stephens County and other area counties. But, what everyone might not know is that for some towns, the names we know them by nowadays aren’t necessarily how they were known back in their early days.
Clifford Green
Clifford Green, age 78, of Breckenridge, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at his home, surrounded by all his family. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 3, in the Caddo Cemetery. Interment will follow under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday December 2, at Morehart Mortuary.
This year’s memorial bike ride raised more than $41,000 for local volunteer fire departments
This year’s Sloan Everett Pure Country Pedal Memorial Bike Ride had more participants and raised more funds than it has in its history, more than tripling the amount raised the first year the event became a fundraiser in 2019. On Wednesday afternoon, several members of the Everett family and...
Peggy Mitchell Power
Peggy Mitchell Power, age 84, of Breckenridge, peacefully passed away in the early afternoon on Monday, November 27, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 2, at Morehart Mortuary with Will Thompson officiating; interment will follow in the Breckenridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 1, at Morehart Mortuary.
Body of woman missing since March may have been dumped near Stephens County, according to Fort Worth police
Law enforcement investigators from Fort Worth are looking for the body of a woman they believe was last seen alive in Breckenridge in March. Earlier this year, the Breckenridge Police Department and Stephens County Sheriff’s Office assisted Fort Worth detectives in an investigation into her disappearance. According to a...
Whitney Jae Pilkington
Whitney Jae Pilkington unexpectedly departed on Thursday, November 23, 2023, in Bangs, Texas, at the age of 39. Her roles as confidant, wife, mother, sister, and daughter were all cut short, leaving an indelible void. Born in Abilene, Texas, on February 1, 1984, to David and Kelly Adams, Whitney completed their family on her arrival.
Buckaroos, Lady Buckaroos recognized with honors
Several members of the Breckenridge High School varsity football and volleyball teams recently received All-District honors, and several members of the volleyball team were named to the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) Academic All-State teams. 2023 All-District Football. 3-3A Offensive Newcomer of the Year: Jaime Cruz, sophomore, wide receiver.
Students, staff members, teachers honored at Breckenridge school board meeting
At their Nov. 13 meeting, the Breckenridge Independent School District’s Board of Trustees honored several teachers, students and support staff members. Each of the district’s four schools introduced the student, teacher and staff member of the month at the beginning of the meeting. The Students of the Month...
Average gas price in Texas drops more than 10 cents in past week
Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 10.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.66/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 30.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 16.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 5.2 cents in the last week and stands at $4.23 per gallon.
Downtown Breckenridge decorated for holidays; more Christmas activities scheduled for upcoming weeks
Downtown Breckenridge is decorated for the holidays with Christmas lights adorning many of the shops on Walker Street and the community Christmas tree set up in Foundation Park. The festivities will continue next week with the Christmas Parade scheduled for Dec. 9. The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce and the City...
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