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Monday night wreck claims life of Breckenridge woman; fundraisers organized for family
An account has been set up to collect donations for the family of Shayden Ramsey of Breckenridge, who died in a car wreck Monday night. Other fundraisers are also being organized. Ramsey, 22, was killed in a two-vehicle crash in the 3800 block of U.S. Highway 180 West (West Walker...
Young woman killed in Stephens County crash
STEPHENS COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A young woman was killed in a crash in Stephens County Monday night. Shayden Ramsey, 22, of Breckenridge, was pronounced dead at the hospital following the crash on US Highway 180 inside Breckenridge city limits just after 10:00 p.m., according to a press release from the Texas Department of Public […]
Lady Buckaroos softball team heading to Bi-District series after clinching District Championship on Friday
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. It’s the Lady Bucks’ first softball district championship since 2001. On Friday, April 19, the Lady Bucks beat the Lady...
A gorgeous North Texas Earth Day! Warming temperatures and late week rain chances.
It's a chilly start with temperatures in the low to mid-40s, so the kids will want a jacket heading off to school.You won't need the jackets with full sunshine and highs in the low 70s this afternoon.Tuesday also looks great but a bit warmer with highs near 80 and higher humidity.Late afternoon storms develop to our west along the dryline and head east.They will most likely weaken when they get to our western counties, but a few storms are possible around Breckenridge and Graham in the evening hours.A few showers are possible on Wednesday and Thursday with a front stalled to our north, but the best rain chances arrive Friday.We are monitoring the potential for strong to severe storms Friday and even into the weekend as well.Soak up some sunshine and enjoy the cool temperatures on this Earth Day.
TSTC-Breckenridge to host Welding Spotlight Day on April 29
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 event will be open to the public, and TSTC encourages traditional and non-traditional students to...
City Commissioners approve application for financial assistance for water system work, take care of other business
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. Water Service Lines. At a special meeting on Monday, April 15, the...
Carnival to open at 1 p.m. today, April 21, for final day of fun
Saturday’s rains temporarily closed the carnival that’s in town, but according to the Pride of Texas Shows’ Facebook page, the “Boomtown Bonanza Carnival” is scheduled to reopen at 1 p.m. today, Sunday, April 21, and will be open until 6 p.m. This is the last day the carnival will be in town.
Rabies detected in Sweetwater
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The Sweetwater Animal Shelter confirmed a positive case of rabies on Tuesday. In turn, the animal shelter and the city issued a reminder for pet parents to have their furry friends vaccinated against rabies, as required by the State of Texas. The City of Sweetwater told KTAB/KRBC it was a skunk […]
Breckenridge Craft Guild to host Spring Craft Extravaganza on Saturday, April 27
The Breckenridge Craft Guild will hold a Spring Craft Extravaganza on Saturday, April 27, offering craft items from more than 20 local vendors. The craft fair will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at First Methodist Church’s Christian Life Center, 419 W. Walker St. Admission...
Downtown Breckenridge gets a refreshed look
BRECKENRIDGE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — If you drive through downtown Breckenridge, you may notice some of the businesses have a refreshed look. For the past three years, the Breckenridge Downtown Development Council and Economic Development Council have been pushing to revive the downtown area and keep the town alive. J.B. Sparks, one of the BDDC chairmen, […]
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