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Your Source for Hometown News, Sports and Features E.W. Davenport and John C. Eventually B.B. A fire in 1921 destroyed all the files.
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McConnell set up the first newspaper in Breckenridge in spring 1878, called the Northwest Texian. Davenport bought out his partner in the early 1880s and changed the name to the Breckenridge Texian. Greenwood bought The Texian, but on Aug. 10, 1899, Davenport established another newspaper, the Breckenridge Democrat. When Davenport died in 1910, his son, Herbert Davenport, assumed the reins. A new

owner bought the Democrat in 1920 and the name changed to The American. The first edition as the Breckenridge American was dated June 18, 1920. Virgil Moore Sr., who had worked at the newspaper in the 1920s, acquired The American in 1963 and with his wife, Frances, owned the paper until 1989 when they sold to Virgil Moore III and his wife, Elaine. The present plant was built in 1930 and remodeled in 1973 when the paper went to offset. Graham Newspapers Inc., purchased the Breckenridge American in October 2000.

10/04/2024

The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center is closing out its annual Juried Art Show this weekend with a reception from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at the center.

The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center is closing out its annual Juried Art Show this weekend with a reception from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 at the center. This show included artists from six states and Texas artists representing 32 counties. It is the first juried art show is the first under new direct...

10/02/2024

💚👟 BUCKAROO PRIDE — Breckenridge High School’s cross country teams competed this morning at the Stephenville Thrill of the Hill Invitational.

The Buckaroos varsity team placed first out of 18 teams, with Chance Stewart finishing in 3rd place in 18:05.13.

The Lady Bucks varsity team placed 10th out of 23 teams, with Sayler Townson crossing the finish line in 25th place in 14:45.13.

For full results, see next week’s edition of the Breckenridge American.

📸: Kylie Bailey/Breckenridge American

10/02/2024

Kamden Tidwell and Christian Flores have been named the Breckenridge American’s Athletes of the Week.

Stepping up and taking advantages of opportunities when they are presented became a theme in this week’s athletes. Kamden Tidwell and Christian Flores have been named the Breckenridge American’s Athletes of the Week. This week’s athletes are recognized for performances in games and events whic...

10/01/2024

The cross country schedule is progressively getting more difficult as the team prepares for the cross country version of the playoffs.

The cross country schedule is progressively getting more difficult as the team prepares for the cross country version of the playoffs. The team traveled Wednesday, Sept. 25 to the Dublin Dash. Dublin is a course the cross country teams need to prepare for as they will return Wednesday, Oct. 9 for th...

09/28/2024

A lack of consistency on both sides of the ball proves fatal once again for the Bucks who lose 42-6 in tonight’s homecoming game.

One bright spot was Christian Flores, who scored a 50-yard touchdown in the first quarter.

09/27/2024

Lady Bucks make quick work of the Lady Lions with a 3-0 home win over Dublin.

Miley Roberts is closing out the third set here with a kill in a set in which the Lady Bucks only used two servers.

09/27/2024

Homecoming 2024 festivities continued "Deep in the Heart of Breckenridge" this afternoon with the homecoming pep rally inside the Breckenridge High School Athletics & Fine Arts Center.

Events continue this evening at 4 p.m. when Lady Bucks volleyball hosts Dublin in a district match. The night continues at Buckaroo Stadium with homecoming activities beginning at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Buckaroos hosting Tolar at 7 p.m.

📸 Mike Williams/Breckenridge American

09/27/2024

The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce has had a busy year of hosting events throughout the city. That busy year will continue Wednesday, Oct. 2.

The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce has had a busy year of hosting events throughout the city. That busy year will continue Wednesday, Oct. 2 when the chamber brings the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus to the Stephens County Rodeo Arena, located at 146 County Road 245.Discounted early-bird tickets....

09/26/2024

The Breckenridge community was out in full force last night in support of the Buckaroos and Lady Buckaroos at the homecoming parade and bonfire.

Celebrations continue with a pep rally Friday at noon inside the AFA.

📸 Mike Williams/Breckenridge American

09/25/2024

Stephens County voters have just under two weeks remaining to register to vote in the November election with federal, state and local races on the ballot.

Stephens County voters have just under two weeks remaining to register to vote in the November election with federal, state and local races on the ballot. The deadline to register to vote is Monday, Oct. 7, and the last day to apply for a ballot by mail will be Friday, Oct. 25. To register to vote,....

09/24/2024

🚨⛈️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Eastland County, TX, Stephens County, TX until 6:30 PM CDT
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🚨⛈️ Aviso de Tormenta Severa incluye Stephens County, TX hasta las 6:30 PM CDT

09/24/2024

The Breckenridge American announces Jack McKay and Miley Roberts as this week’s Athletes of the Week.

The Breckenridge American announces Jack McKay and Miley Roberts as this week’s Athletes of the Week. This week’s athletes are recognized for performances in games and events which took place Sept. 16-20. Jack McKayLast Friday was a difficult night on the football field. The team was shutout by ...

09/24/2024

It’s homecoming week in Breckenridge and Breckenridge ISD has events planned to celebrate the occasion.

It’s homecoming week in Breckenridge and Breckenridge ISD has events planned to celebrate the occasion. A big night will be Wednesday, Sept. 25 with the annual homecoming parade and a bonfire taking place after. This year’s homecoming theme is “Deep in the Heart of Breckenridge.” Festivities...

09/21/2024

The Mavericks put on a clinic in clock management while turnovers keep the Buckaroos out the end zone. The Bucks fall to 0-4 with a 14-0 loss in Eastland.

09/21/2024

The Bucks take the field for the second half in Eastland. They’ll kick off and trail 7-0.

09/20/2024

The Lady Bucks fight hard but fall 3-1 at Eastland this evening. After giving up the first set to the Lady Mavs, the Lady Bucks bounced back to win the second. However the home side took the next two sets.

For the match story, see next week’s edition of the Breckenridge American.

09/19/2024

As work continues on construction of a new state park just outside Strawn in Palo Pinto County, park officials have alerted local authorities and the community of prescribed burns planned to begin later this year.

09/18/2024

🚨🚨BULK PICKUP UPDATE
Bulk pickup services originally scheduled for Thursday, September 19th have been delayed until Friday, September 20th due to mechanical issues with Republic Services.
If you have already placed your items on the curb you can leave them there and they will be picked up on Friday.

We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions please call City Hall 254-559-8287

09/18/2024

The Breckenridge American announces Zia Gravitt and Kasen Ferguson as this week’s Athletes of the Week.

The Breckenridge American announces Zia Gravitt and Kasen Ferguson as this week’s Athletes of the Week. This week’s athletes are recognized for performances in games and events which took place Sept. 9-13. Zia GravittZia Gravitt has undergone a lot of change in a short time. She arrived in Breck...

09/17/2024

Both Breckenridge High School and Woodson High School were represented with runners Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the Hawley Invitational.

Both Breckenridge High School and Woodson High School were represented with runners Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the Hawley Invitational. The BHS boys’ varsity team took first place overall with 46 points. WHS did not have enough runners in this race to field a full team and did not appear in the team s...

09/17/2024

Fearless is how Lady Bucks volleyball coach Emily Gravitt said is how she wants to see her team play and that is what she saw out of her team in their 3-0 win Friday, Sept. 13 at Comanche.

Fearless is how Lady Bucks volleyball coach Emily Gravitt said is how she wants to see her team play and that is what she saw out of her team in their 3-0 win Friday, Sept. 13 at Comanche. The Maidens are led by a familiar face as former Lady Bucks coach Krista Wilcox has moved to Comanche along wit...

09/14/2024

The Bucks fall to 0-3 after a 30-20 loss in Cisco.

The Buckaroo’s offense was able to find the end zone for the first time this season. Sawyer Wimberley scored a pair of 40-plus yard touchdowns, including Zage Gravitt’s first passing touchdown as a Buckaroo.

The team will travel to Eastland next week.

09/13/2024

Lady Bucks open district with a 3-0 win on the road over Comanche. Closely contested throughout, the Lady Bucks stamped the win by scoring five of the last six rallies of the match.

09/13/2024

A bid has been approved for phase 1 of 2024 road paving improvements. Breckenridge City Commissioners approved a bid last week during their Tuesday, Sept. 3 meeting.

A bid has been approved for phase 1 of 2024 road paving improvements. Breckenridge City Commissioners approved a bid last week during their Tuesday Sept. 3 meeting. City commissioners approved a base bid of $2,405,233.20 from Raydon Inc. for the mid-term street projects that were previously announce...

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Lady Bucks make quick work of the Lady Lions with a 3-0 home win over Dublin. Miley Roberts is closing out the third set here with a kill in a set in which the Lady Bucks only used two servers.

Lady Bucks open district with a 3-0 win on the road over Comanche. Closely contested throughout, the Lady Bucks stamped the win by scoring five of the last six rallies of the match.

Preslie Malcuit serves up an ace for the final point in the Lady Bucks’ 3-0 win this afternoon in Lingleville. The Lady Bucks were firmly in control throughout the match, including 5-0 runs to open the second and third sets.

Zia Gravitt scores the final point of a three-set sweep by the Lady Bucks over Newcastle tonight. The win marks the Lady Bucks’ first home win of the season. They’ll participate in the Albany tournament this weekend.

Warmups are nearly complete and the first match of the Boomtown Classic 2024 Volleyball Tournament is about to begin. The Lady Bucks will take on a TCLA and matches will continue on a rolling schedule in both AFA gyms.

Buckaroos baseball send-off as they travel to Graham for the first game in their best-of-three against Jacksboro. The bi-district playoff will begin at 5 p.m.

Breckenridge High School is hosting a send off for Sawyer Wimberley (200-meter dash), Braye Cantrell (300-meter hurdles) and the girls 4x400-meter relay team of Ruthie Valdez, Haylie Mendoza, Lane Bartoskewitz, Karsyn Smalley, Sayler Townson (alternate). They will compete tomorrow in the 2024 Track & Field State Meet tomorrow at Mike A. Myers Track & Soccer Stadium in Austin.

Buckaroos celebrate their seniors with a 7-0 win tonight over Millsap. Karter Smalley throws a complete game shutout. Camden Escalon, Bryson Herring and Smalley each have two-hit games.

Lady Bucks are district champions! They defeat Peaster 10-0 in five innings. The Lady Bucks win their first district championship since 2001.

Stephens County and the city of Breckenridge show support to our neighboring Albany Lions with an escort through the city. The Lions are currently en route to Arlington where they will play Mart tomorrow at 11 am for the 2A Division II football state championship.

Millsap did not go down without a fight. However Zaea Ragle secures the three-set victory with this block. Lady Bucks def. Millsap 25-14, 25-23, 25-23. This win marks the fourth straight win for the Lady Bucks. The win marks a playoff berth for the team.

Lady Bucks pick up a huge win tonight in Eastland. They defeat the Lady Mavs 26-24, 25-14, 25-21 to improve to 5-5 in district play.

Preslie Malcuit earns the final kill of the match to give the Lady Bucks a sweep over Early. Lady Bucks def. Early 25-18, 25-23, 25-9.

Final warmups before this afternoon’s varsity volleyball Pink Out match against Early at BHS.

Here is a nearly three-minute snippet of the Pride of Breckenridge marching band at halftime of the Buckaroos’ district-opening game against Iowa Park. The Buckaroos trail 19-0 at halftime.