Breckenridge Texan

06/09/2026

Several organizations in Breckenridge are offering activities for the community’s children this summer, and it’s shaping up to be a nature-theme couple of months. From the Creature Teacher’s wildlife to the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s Beauty and the Beast-themed production, there’s quite a bit going on. Check out the details on the Breckenridge Texan:

Several organizations in Breckenridge are offering activities for the community’s children this summer, and it’s shaping up to be a nature-theme couple of months. From the Creature Teacher’s wildlife to the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s Beauty and the Beast-themed production, there’s qui...

06/09/2026

Local families with children can get free meals (breakfast and lunch) for their children through June 18 (Monday-Thursday) with the Breckenridge Independent School District's Summer Meals Program. Get the details on the Breckenridge Texan:

Local families with children can get free meals (breakfast and lunch) for their children through June 18 (Monday-Thursday) with the Breckenridge Independent School District's Summer Meals Program.

06/06/2026

For the first time in eight years, Breckenridge has a new mayor, after outgoing Mayor Bob Sims passed the gavel to the newly elected Kord Trammel at the City Commission meeting Tuesday night, June 2. Check out the Breckenridge Texan's story and photos from the meeting and the prior appreciation reception for Sims:

For the first time in eight years, Breckenridge has a new mayor, after outgoing Mayor Bob Sims passed the gavel to the newly elected Kord Trammel at the City Commission meeting Tuesday night, June 2.

06/05/2026

The 2026 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive continues today in the Breckenridge Medical Center parking lot, 101 S. Hartford St., where the Carter BloodCare bus is set up until 4 p.m. today, Friday, June 5. Walk-ins are welcome. All donors can cast their vote for their favorite first responders group. The winners get bragging rights for the next year.

06/05/2026

The Stephens County 4-H kids are holding a trade show on the courthouse lawn until 2 p.m. today, Friday, June 5. They are selling everything from jewelry and candles to baked goods and home-canned products. There are paintings, pottery, collectibles, clothing, plants, fresh eggs and more. During the lunch hour, there will be live music. There's also games for kids to play and an opportunity to take pictures with a couple of baby goats. The 4-H members have been working on their businesses all year, learning about entrepreneurship.

06/04/2026

In his latest column, Glenn Rogers says it's time for Texas to"break free of the two-party choke hold." Check out what he has to say on the Breckenridge Texan:

It’s time for Texas to break free of the two-party choke hold, according to Glenn Rogers.

06/04/2026

The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is underway until 4 p.m. today, Thursday, June 4, at Texas State Technical College, 307 N. Breckenridge Ave., room 103. The blood drive, hosted by the Rotary Club of Breckenridge and Carter BloodCare, will continue on Friday, June 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stephens Memorial Hospital/Breckenridge Medical Center, 101 S. Hartford St., in the Carter BloodCare Mobile Drive Bus. Stop by to give blood and vote for your favorite emergency responders.

06/03/2026

The Breckenridge Library and the Shalon Taylor Wilson Memorial Fund will sponsor a performance by The Slam Crew, a basketball entertainment team, at 2 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, June 4. Read more about the program and other summer library activities on the Breckenridge Texan:

The Breckenridge Library and the Shalon Taylor Wilson Memorial Fund will sponsor a performance by The Slam Crew, a basketball entertainment team, at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 4.

06/02/2026

After Jeannie Gann’s three daughters – Sierra, Megan and Kirsten – each had a daughter of their own, she found herself shopping for lots of cute kids clothes. When she had the idea to share what she found with her friends and others, Ivy N Bean was created. Check out the story on the Breckenridge Texan:

Children's clothing shop Ivy N Bean recently celebrated its grand opening with a Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony.

06/01/2026

Community members will have two opportunities to donate blood and support their favorite first responders during the upcoming Battle of the Badges blood drive this week in Breckenridge. Get the details on the Breckenridge Texan:

Community members will have two opportunities to donate blood and support their favorite first responders during the upcoming Battle of the Badges blood drive this week in Breckenridge.