Breckenridge Texan

Breckenridge Texan The Breckenridge Texan is an online news site covering the community of Breckenridge and Stephens County, Texas, and the surrounding area.

The Breckenridge Texan was founded in August 2017 by Breckenridge journalists Tony Pilkington and Carla McKeown. They drew on the input of many other local citizens when planning the website and its contents. The Breckenridge Texan will provide current news, entertainment and sports information. Pilkington and McKeown have extensive media experience, including daily, semi-weekly and weekly newspap

ers, blogs, websites and radio. Before moving to Breckenridge in 2002, the husband and wife published Lubbock Magazine, a monthly arts and entertainment publication. They also have freelanced for publications including Texas Highways, the New York Times, the Dallas Morning News, the Houston Chronicle, the Associated Press and many others. They look forward to continuing their journalism careers by providing Breckenridge, Texas, with the best news site possible.

With a weather forecast showing high temperatures at 100 degrees or higher for the next week or two, the Stephens County...
07/21/2025

With a weather forecast showing high temperatures at 100 degrees or higher for the next week or two, the Stephens County Commissioners voted in a special meeting this morning, July 21, to put a burn ban in place for the county. Read about this morning's meeting on the Breckenridge Texan:

With a weather forecast showing high temperatures at 100 degrees or higher for the next week or two, the Stephens County Commissioners voted in a special meeting this morning, July 21, to put a burn ban in place for the county.

An online fundraiser has been organized to benefit a Breckenridge woman, Miranda Mathias and her family during an ongoin...
07/21/2025

An online fundraiser has been organized to benefit a Breckenridge woman, Miranda Mathias and her family during an ongoing medical crisis. Click the Breckenridge Texan link below for the details:

An online fundraiser has been organized to benefit a Breckenridge woman, Miranda Mathias and her family during an ongoing medical crisis.

A group of kids and a few helpful adults worked last week to refurbish the painted rock garden that was created four yea...
07/21/2025

A group of kids and a few helpful adults worked last week to refurbish the painted rock garden that was created four years ago at the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center. Check out the story and photo gallery on the Breckenridge Texan:

A group of kids and a few helpful adults worked last week to refurbish the painted rock garden that was created four years ago at the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center.

The Breckenridge Economic Development Corporation and Texas State Technical College are teaming up to bring a new CNC ma...
07/20/2025

The Breckenridge Economic Development Corporation and Texas State Technical College are teaming up to bring a new CNC machining (Computer Numerical Control machining) program to Breckenridge. Read all about the new program and how to apply for scholarships on the Breckenridge Texan:

The Breckenridge Economic Development Corporation and Texas State Technical College are teaming up to bring a new CNC machining (Computer Numerical Control machining) program to Breckenridge.

A Colorado City man died early Saturday morning, July 19, when the boat he was operating crashed into Goat Island on Hub...
07/20/2025

A Colorado City man died early Saturday morning, July 19, when the boat he was operating crashed into Goat Island on Hubbard Creek Lake, according to Game Warden Clif Westbrook with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. His son received minor injuries in the accident. See the story on the Breckenridge Texan:

The boat accident occurred a little after midnight July 19 and involved a man and his son who were in Stephens County on a fishing trip.

One year is a long time to study a subject, longer than some college courses. However, 12 members of St. Andrews Anglica...
07/18/2025

One year is a long time to study a subject, longer than some college courses. However, 12 members of St. Andrews Anglican Church in Breckenridge recently completed a year-long, in-depth study of the book of Genesis. Read more about their accomplishment on the Breckenridge Texan:

Twelve members of St. Andrews Church in Breckenridge recently completed a year-long, in-depth study of the book of Genesis.

In their regular meeting on Monday, July 14, Stephens County Commissioners approved additional funding for the Stephens ...
07/16/2025

In their regular meeting on Monday, July 14, Stephens County Commissioners approved additional funding for the Stephens County Humane Society, as well as a proposal to explore a federal grant opportunity for an emergency operations center and the purchase of new reporting software for the district clerk's office. Read the story on the Breckenridge Texan:

In their regular meeting on Monday, July 14, Stephens County Commissioners approved additional funding for the Stephens County Humane Society, as well as a proposal to explore a federal grant opportunity for an emergency operations center and the purchase of new reporting software for the district c...

In his latest column (originally published in the Dallas Morning news), Glenn Rogers takes a look at whether the scores ...
07/11/2025

In his latest column (originally published in the Dallas Morning news), Glenn Rogers takes a look at whether the scores for legislators, issued by one Texas organization, really indicate conservatism. Take a look at what he has to say on the Breckenridge Texan:

As primaries loom, activist scores are more about donor compliance than conservative values.

The Stephens Regional Special Utility District has rescinded the Boil Water Notice that was issued on Tuesday, July 7, 2...
07/10/2025

The Stephens Regional Special Utility District has rescinded the Boil Water Notice that was issued on Tuesday, July 7, 2025. Get the details on the Breckenridge Texan:

The Stephens Regional Special Utility District has rescinded the Boil Water Notice that was issued on Tuesday, July 7, 2025.

Samantha Trevino, a student at Breckenridge’s Texas State Technical College campus, won a bronze medal at the SkillsUSA ...
07/08/2025

Samantha Trevino, a student at Breckenridge’s Texas State Technical College campus, won a bronze medal at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, last month. Read all about her competition on the Breckenridge Texan:

Samantha Trevino, a student at Breckenridge's Texas State Technical College campus, won a bronze medal at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, last month.

Two local student ag organizations -- Breckenridge FFA and Stephens County 4-H -- are collecting gift card donations to ...
07/08/2025

Two local student ag organizations -- Breckenridge FFA and Stephens County 4-H -- are collecting gift card donations to support those impacted by the recent floods in Central Texas. Click the link below to see how you can help:

Two local student ag organizations -- Breckenridge FFA and Stephens County 4-H -- are collecting gift card donations to support those impacted by the recent floods in Central Texas.

The Stephens Regional Special Utility District has issued a Boil Water Notice for all customers of the rural water distr...
07/07/2025

The Stephens Regional Special Utility District has issued a Boil Water Notice for all customers of the rural water district due to a water main break. The boil water notice does not apply to City of Breckenridge water system customers or other rural water system customers. Get the details on the Breckenridge Texan:

The Stephens Regional Special Utility District has issued a Boil Water Notice for all customers of the rural water district. The boil water notice does not apply to City of Breckenridge water system customers or other rural water system customers.

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