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From aerobatics to pyrotechnics, Breckenridge Airshow returns this weekend, May 25-26
This coming weekend, the skies over the Stephens County Airport will be filled with vintage aircraft for the 2024 Breckenridge Airshow, the first airshow here since 2018. Rhonda Rogers Crawford, director of the Breckenridge Convention and Visitors Bureau, said that one of the big changes between this year’s airshow and those of the past is that this year both Saturday and Sunday will feature the same show, including the pyrotechnics. In the past, Saturday was often considered a practice day for many of the planes. But, no matter which day you attend this year, you’ll get the full show, Crawford said.
Memorial Day ceremony scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, May 27
The annual VFW Memorial Day Ceremony will take place on the Stephens County Courthouse lawn, 200 W. Walker St., at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27. The VFW Post 7767 and its auxiliary host the event each Memorial Day to honor the deceased veterans from the community. The names of the veterans who died in the past year have been added to the memorial and will be read aloud during the ceremony.
Invasive emerald ash borer, which kills trees, spreads to 5 Texas counties. See where
The invasive beetle that kills ash trees has traveled to new areas in Texas. The Texas A&M Forest Service confirmed last week that the emerald ash borer is now in five counties in North and Central Texas. The tiny beetle kills trees by consuming the tissues under the bark. ...
Students, teachers, staff honored with monthly awards at May school board meeting
The Breckenridge Independent School District honored the Students, Support Staff and Teachers of the Month at the May 13 school board meeting. Each of the district’s four schools introduced the student, teacher and staff member of the month at the beginning of the meeting. The Students of the Month...
May 20 jury trial canceled by 90th Judicial District Court
According to the District Clerk’s office, the jury trial that had been scheduled for next week in the 90th Judicial District Court has been canceled. Therefore, those citizens who had been called for jury duty on May 20, 2024, do not need to report the courthouse. The defendant pled...
‘Mind Matters’ event brings together community members for a discussion on breaking the mental health stigma
On Saturday, May 11, about 50 people gathered together in Breckenridge to talk about mental health, offering support and resources to each other. The goal of the “Mind Matters: Break the Stigma” event was to remove the stigma associated with mental illness, to encourage anyone who needs help to seek it and to save lives by preventing suicide.
Stephens County Commissioners approve amendments to wind farm agreement
After a public hearing Monday morning, May 13, regarding amendments to the tax abatement agreement with La Casa Wind, LLC./NextEra Energy Resources, the Stephens County Commissioners Court voted the same way it did when it approved the original agreement — 4-1 in favor of the proposal. Once again, after...
REPORT: Alleged gang member crashes into Breckenridge PD sergeant in construction zone, 4 hospitalized
BRECKENRIDGE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A high-speed chase between a Breckenridge Police Department (BPD) sergeant and a driver ended in a crash in a Breckenridge construction zone Wednesday night, sending four people to the hospital. The Shackelford County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) says the chase began when the suspect was documented driving at 92 miles per hour […]
Volunteers needed morning of Saturday, May 25, to help place flags on veterans’ graves for Memorial Day
Volunteers are needed next Saturday, May 25, to help place American flags on the graves of U.S. Military veterans buried in the Breckenridge Cemetery. Retired U.S. Navy veteran Jim Merson and Les Strickland, the Stephens County Veterans Service Officer and a retired U.S. Marine, will be at the cemetery at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 25, to put out the flags for the Memorial Day weekend. Merson has been heading up the project for more than 10 years, and through the years, Strickland and his wife, Sherry, have often showed up as volunteers.
MT7 Ranch receives Texas Leopold Conservation Award
Mike and Mary Terry, owners of the MT7 Ranch near Breckenridge, are this year’s recipients of Texas’ highest honor for private land conservation, the Leopold Conservation Award. According to a new release by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the prestigious award, given in honor of renowned conservationist...
Early voting open through Friday
Early voting open through Friday News Staff Mon, 05/20/2024 - 2:52 pm (ARCHIVE PHOTO | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Early voting in the runoff election for the March primaries began Monday across the state and in Young County, with one local election for Young County Commissioner Precinct 3. ...
Newcastle’s tennis duo finishes year at state
Newcastle’s tennis duo finishes year at state News Staff Mon, 05/20/2024 - 2:52 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Newcastle’s mixed doubles pair of senior Isaac King (left) and Mattie Dollar (right) with their regional championship medals they earned. The duo competed at the state tournament last Thursday, May 16 but took a loss in their first match-up in three sets....
Steers qualify for state 7on7 in first competition
Steers qualify for state 7on7 in first competition News Staff Mon, 05/20/2024 - 2:52 pm (GRAHAM STEERS 7ON7 | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO) The Graham Steers 7on7 team qualified for the state tournament at their first qualifying event of the season in Justin last weekend. The Steers went 3-0 in pool play to reach the championship game and they pulled out a 14-12 win...
Looking back at a year of Lady Blues sports
Looking back at a year of Lady Blues sports News Staff Mon, 05/20/2024 - 2:52 pm (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Graham’s Olivia Pettus (right) passes off the baton to teammate Kaden Atwood (left) during a running relay at a track meet earlier this season. ...
Group finalizes proposed city charter amendments
Group finalizes proposed city charter amendments News Staff Sat, 05/18/2024 - 3:00 pm Amendments to be enacted following city council, public vote (TC GORDON | THE GRAHAM LEADER) Members of the city of Graham Charter Review Working Group finalize the city charter amendments during a...
Breckenridge Fine Arts Center accepting entries for annual juried art show through May 31
The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center is currently accepting entries for its 32nd annual juried art show, which is scheduled for July 23- Oct. 5. The deadline for entries is 9 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2024. This year’s juror will be Christopher Stanley, an Associate Professor of Art at The University...
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