Breckenridge Texan

05/01/2025

Breckenridge's U.S. Hwy 180 N. road construction is projected to be completed by mid-May 2025, weather permitting, according to an email from the Texas Department of Transportation to Stephens Co. Judge Michael Roach. Read about the latest update on the Breckenridge Texan:

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.

04/30/2025

The 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. Admission will be free. Click the link below for more information:

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.

04/29/2025

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. Read all about the ceremony and see the photo gallery from the ceremony on the Breckenridge Texan:

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.

04/29/2025

Local kids 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. Check out the Breckenridge Texan for the story and photos:

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.

04/29/2025

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. As of Friday, April 25, 98 citizens had voted in the City election and 67 had voted in the Hospital District election. Get the details on the Breckenridge Texan:

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.

04/28/2025

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. Read all about it on the Breckenridge Texan:

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 wal...

04/26/2025

Several Breckenridge organizations are offering children's programs this summer. Check out the details about each program on the Breckenridge Texan:

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

04/25/2025

There’s a “bicycle rodeo” for kids going on until 10 o’clock this morning, Friday, April 25, in the First Methodist Church parking lot, 419 W. Walker. There are free bike helmets, a bicycle obstacle course and a drawing for a free bicycle. It’s part of the Summer Safety Event hosted by AgriLife Extension and the Texas Department of Healthlth and Human Services. At 10:30, a water safety program, with free life jackets, will start in the First Methodist Christian Life Center. All of the events are free of charge.

04/23/2025

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

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

04/22/2025

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 today, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at his home in Breckenridge. Click the link below to read more about Wayne McMullen:

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.

04/22/2025

At last week's special meeting, about 40 people filled the Breckenridge City Commission chambers to discuss the future of the local fire station and the 103-year-old building where it is currently housed. See the story and photo gallery on the Breckenridge Texan:

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.

04/21/2025

UPDATE: The Boil Water Notice has been lifted as of Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

During the storms Saturday night into early Sunday morning, the City of Breckenridge's booster pump apparatus at the west water tower sustained damage and caused a water leak, according to a media advisory from City Manager Cynthia Northrop Monday morning, April 21. The Boil Water Notice continues. Get the details on the Breckenridge Texan:

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

04/18/2025

Two Breckenridge churches have merged to become ONE Church, which will hold its official opening with Easter services on Sunday, April 20, at 1911 W. Walker St. with pastors Steve Spoon and Don Bearden. Tonight, Friday, April 18, guest pastor Danny Brown will lead a Good Friday service at the church. Read all about it at the Breckenridge Texan:

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.

04/18/2025

The jury trial that was scheduled for Monday, April 21, 2025, has been canceled, according to the Stephens County District Clerk's office.

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