Shayden Ramsey, 22, was killed in a two-vehicle crash in the 3800 block of U.S. Highway 180 West (West Walker Street), in front of Walmart.
The Breckenridge High School Lady Buckaroos softball team won their game against the Peaster Lady Greyhounds on Friday night, wrapping up the regular season as the District champions.
The Breckenridge City Commission has met twice this month, taking care of City business, including an application for financial aid to inventory the City’s water pipes, the 2024 pool policy, an updated public comment policy and more.
The Texas State Technical College-Breckenridge campus will host a Welding Program Spotlight Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, April 29, at the TSTC Welding Building (Rick Perry Center), 211 N. Court St.
The Breckenridge Craft Guild will hold a Spring Craft Extravaganza on Saturday, April 27, offering craft items from more than 20 local vendors.
Scout worked with others to plan and install five life-saving safety posts at the swimming and camping area at Hubbard Creek Reservoir to help prevent drowning.
Saturday’s rains temporarily closed the carnival that’s in town, but it’s scheduled to reopen at 1 p.m. today, Sunday, April 21.
This year’s Miss Breckenridge Pageant will take place during the Stephens County Frontier Days next month, and the deadline to register a girl to enter is Friday, April 19.
The Breckenridge City Commission election is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, and early voting starts next week.
Obituaries
Shayden Ramsey, 22, of Breckenridge, passed away on April 22, 2024. Her funeral service at Bethany Baptist Church will be held on Monday, April 29, 2024, beginning at 1 p.m.,
Lifestyles
The Breckenridge Craft Guild will hold a Spring Craft Extravaganza on Saturday, April 27, offering craft items from more than 20 local vendors.
- Matthew Wunsch installs safety posts at Hubbard Creek Lake as Eagle Scout project to help prevent drownings
- Deadline for 2024 Miss Breckenridge Pageant extended to Friday, April 26
- Frontier Days to feature ‘Breck’s Got Talent’ competition; application deadline April 22
- In memory of Shalon: Local paint party raises funds for art scholarships, classes
- Brett Taylor concert to wrap up 2023-24 Performance Series at National Theatre
- ‘Casino Night’ on April 20 benefits Breckenridge Fine Arts Center
- Breckenridge Woman’s Forum learns about Meals on Wheels program during March meeting
- 4-H Garden Club to host plant sale on Saturday, April 6
Sports
The Breckenridge High School Lady Buckaroos softball team won their game against the Peaster Lady Greyhounds on Friday night, wrapping up the regular season as the District champions.
- Buckaroo powerlifting boys qualify for state meet; state send-off for girls set for Wednesday
- Three Lady Bucks qualify for state powerlifting meet; boys to compete at regional meet on Friday
- Buckaroos’ 2024 football schedule includes new opponents after UIL realignment
- Chloe Whitmire signs with Dallas Christian College
- Local Elks Hoop Shoot winners win at district competition, advance to state competition
- Four kids to represent Breckenridge at district Elks Hoop Shoot after winning local contest
- Buckaroos, Lady Buckaroos recognized with honors
- BISD implements new, stricter rules for spectator behavior at sporting events
- Lady Buckaroo Zaea Ragle scores 1,000th career point in victory against Clyde Lady Bulldogs
Texas News
Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 8.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.25/g today.
- Texas gas prices drop, while national average rises
- Gas prices rebound after brief break
- No April Fool’s joke: Gas prices slow down after a month of increases
- Gas prices continue to rise across Texas, U.S.
- As seasonal demand increases, gas prices start to rise
- Texas gas prices drop slightly, in contrast to national rates
- Rising gas price trend continues, likely to accelerate in upcoming weeks
- Motorists see break in gas prices, but GasBuddy petroleum analysis says its likely only temporary
- Gas prices get early start in traditional ‘spring fling’ increase
Letters to the Editor
The thing I like most about Mike Olcott is his honesty!
- Letter to the Editor: Voucher Lobby Lies
- Letter to the Editor: Rural School Association supports Glenn Rogers
- Letter to the Editor: Readers support Mike Olcott for Texas State Representative District 60
- Letter to the Editor: Readers say Mike Olcott is wrong for House District 60
- Letter to the Editor: Thanks and gratitude to the Breckenridge community
- Letter to the Editor: Local resident explains why she’s ashamed of Stephens County in wake of courthouse animal policy
- Letter to the Editor: Support local retired teachers with vote for Prop 9
- Letter to the Editor: Steve Dempsey explains his position on proposed Stephens County wind farm
- Letter to the Editor: Zola George voices opposition to proposed Stephens County wind farm
Celebrations
They will celebrate on Sunday, May 28.
