Breckenridge Texan

12/09/2025

UPDATE: As the City of Breckenridge struggles to make repairs to the water system, Breckenridge ISD has decided to cancel classes at all schools tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 10. Click the link below to read updates from BISD and the City of Breckenridge.

Busted water lines in Breckenridge drained both water towers today, for the third time this year. Read all about it on the Breckenridge Texan:

Busted water lines in Breckenridge drained both water towers today, for the third time this year.

12/09/2025

The entire city of Breckenridge is under a Boil Water Notice, effective Tuesday, Dec. 9. According to a news release from Assistant City Secretary Lacy Botts, the Boil Water Notice is due to a water line repair.

The entire city of Breckenridge is under a Boil Water Notice, effective Tuesday, Dec. 9.

12/09/2025

When the deadline for filing for county offices in the March 2026 primary elections ended at 6 p.m. yesterday, Monday, Dec. 8, there were three contested local races. Read all about it on the Breckenridge Texan:

When the deadline for filing for county offices in the March 2026 primary elections ended yesterday, Monday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m., there were three contested local races.

12/09/2025

The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center is celebrating the season with several holiday displays, an online fundraiser and a new photography competition. Check out the story on the Breckenridge Texan for details:

The Breckenridge Fine Arts Center is celebrating the season with several holiday displays, an online fundraiser and a new photography competition.

12/08/2025

In their meeting this morning, the Stephens County Commissioners Court reinstated the burn ban, authorized funding for law enforcement training and approved advertising for county projects. Check out the details on the Breckenridge Texan:

The Stephens County Commissioners Court reinstated the burn ban, authorized funding for law enforcement training and approved advertising for county projects during a regular meeting Monday, Dec. 8, but postponed action on a couple of agenda items.

12/07/2025

If you've lived in Breckenridge for even just a little while, you've likely come across Tommy Wimberley in one way or another. The Breckenridge native died on Monday, Dec. 1, at the age of 88. Click the Breckenridge Texan link below to read more about Tommy and the legacy he leaves behind:

By Carla McKeown/Breckenridge Texan If you've lived in Breckenridge for even just a little while, you've likely come across Tommy Wimberley in one way or another. If you're in the construction or real estate business or are in any way responsible for spending tax dollars, you're almost certain to ha...

12/07/2025

Join Maverick and the other pups down at Tractor Supply until 4 p.m. today, Sunday, Dec. 7, for Pet Pictures with Santa, benefiting the Stephens County Humane Society. Digital images will cost $20, and there can be more than one pet in the photo.

12/06/2025

East Elementary is hosting Pancakes with Santa from 9 to 11 a.m. today, Saturday, Dec. 6. They have free pancakes, games and elf reading, and Santa has arrived at the school for taking pictures and listening to Christmas wish lists. It is a come and go event. Also, the PTO’s Penguin Store is open, giving students a chance to shop for their families and buy gifts for everyone on their list.

12/05/2025

It may have been a couple of weeks late, but the annual Turkey Trot at Breckenridge's South Elementary was as full of energy as always when about 300 students, along with some school staff members, parents and others, raced along a mile-long route through the neighborhood near the school this morning, Dec. 5. Take a look at the story and photo gallery on the Breckenridge Texan:

The annual Turkey Trot at Breckenridge's South Elementary was as full of energy as always when about 300 students, along with some school staff members, parents and others, raced along a mile-long route through the neighborhood near the school this morning, Dec. 5.

12/05/2025

In his latest column, Glenn Rogers discusses the problems he sees with the New Apostolic Reformation movement and the "Seven Mountains Mandate" and their involvement with state and federal government. Read what he has to say on the Breckenridge Texan:

In his latest column, Glenn Rogers discusses the problems he sees with the New Apostolic Reformation movement and the "Seven Mountains Mandate" and their involvement with state and federal government.

12/04/2025

During their regular meeting on Monday, Breckenridge City Commissioners approved an ordinance regarding contractors working in the city right-of-way, approved a change order on the current street improvement project, and recognized a long-serving city employee. Read the story on the Breckenridge Texan:

At this week’s meeting, the City Commission approved a new right-of-way ordinance for contractors and a change order for Phase 3 of street improvements, which increased costs and extended the project timeline. Commissioners also discussed upcoming zoning code updates, announced the next Citizens A...

12/04/2025

The Stephens County Humane Society is holding two fundraising events this month — Pet Photos with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 7, and the Wags & Whiskers 5K and Furry Fun Run on Saturday, Dec. 13. Find out how you can take part in either or both events on the Breckenridge Texan:

The Stephens County Humane Society is holding two fundraising events this month -- Pet Photos with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 7, and the Wags & Whiskers 5K and Furry Fun Run on Saturday, Dec. 13.