Breckenridge
LATEST NEWS
Albany to face Hawley in quarterfinals
The Albany Lions overcame one rough inning to sweep their Class 2A area baseball playoff series against Eldorado last week, sending the Lions to the third round for the ninth season in a row. Albany (19-2) will take on District 8-2A rival Hawley in the regional quarterfinals at McMurry’sWaltDriggersField, which...
‘Ranger is suffering’: Eastland gesture lightens financial burden during ongoing water loss problem
EASTLAND COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Residents of the City of Ranger have become used to poor quality water pouring from their taps, but the lack in good drinking water isn’t their main concern. Instead, some residents have spoken against the city’s infrastructure and costs. Namely, a significant water loss which ran up a bill for […]
Bridgeview RV Park and Store hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony
With family, friends and community members gathered around, Kristin Walling and her parents, Loretta and Ricky Swan, cut the ribbon at a Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce ceremony for the Bridgeview RV Park and Store, located at 5300 U.S. Highway 180 West, on Friday, May 10. The RV park and store...
Shadow Peak takes top honors at 2024 Frontier Days’ Bob Drake Memorial Chuckwagon Cook-off
One of the main attractions at the annual Stephens County Frontier Days, hosted by the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce, is the Bob Drake Memorial Chuckwagon Cook-off. This year’s event brought in six wagons to compete for prizes and serve lunch at the event, and taking the top honors this year was the Shadow Peak wagon from Weatherford.
Updates on 3 road construction projects in Stephens County
STEPHENS COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Updates on three road construction projects in Stephen County have been released. All projects are projected to be completed within the next 10 months. County officials have been in touch with the Texas Department of Transportation to receive updates and address any challenges during ongoing projects. FM 3099 US 180 […]
BISD Superintendent Bryan Allen resigns to take job in Clyde
Bryan Allen has been named as the lone finalist for the Clyde Consolidated Independent School District and has submitted his resignation from his position as the superintendent of the Breckenridge Independent School District. At a special meeting of the BISD Board of Trustees on May 2, the school board authorized...
Tennis team dominates at regional, sends 6 to state
Albany entries dominated the Region II-2Atennis tournament last week, winning four of five draws to qualify for state. The Class 2A state tournament will be played Thursday-Friday, May 16-17 at Blossom Tennis Center in San Antonio. Albany earned four No. 1 seeds at the regional tournament, played Wednesday-Thursday, May 8-9...
Breckenridge High School teams with local Rotary Club to launch Interact Club for students
Breckenridge High School is set to embark on a new chapter of community involvement with the establishment of its Interact Club, the high school version of the Rotary Club, assisted by teacher Mandi Farmer. The initiative, which aims to foster student leadership and service beyond the school walls, was set...
Mind Matters event on Saturday, May 11, to focus on shattering the stigma surrounding mental health issues
A group of Breckenridge residents are hosting an event — Mind Matters: Break the Stigma — at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 11, with the goal of shattering the stigma surrounding mental health issues. The event was originally planned for the courthouse lawn, but due to the forecast for...
Repairs to ‘Mile Long Bridge’ and road construction on Walker to begin this week; reduced speeds in effect
Breckenridge and Stephens County are scheduled for additional repairs/road work by the Texas Department of Transportation with two separate projects beginning this week. The projects will include work on the “Mile Long Bridge” over Hubbard Creek Lake (Reservoir) and work on West Walker Street from downtown Breckenridge to the bridge, according to reports.
2024 Polo raises $ 1M-plus for cancer care, research
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center held its 38th annual Polo on the Prairie on April 27 in West Texas, raising over $1 million for patient care, research and education initiatives. The event drew more than 1,300 attendees to Rancho Verde in Breckenridge, Texas. “Polo on the Prairie...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.