Breckenridge American

10/12/2025

The Buckaroos battled with the Clyde Bulldogs in the district opener Friday, Oct. 10 at Clyde Bulldog Stadium, but ultimately fell just short of a victory as they lost 22-14.

The Breckenridge Buckaroos (2-4, 0-1) battled with the Clyde Bulldogs (5-1, 1-0) in the district opener at Clyde Bulldog Stadium, but ultimately fell just short of a victory as they lost 22-14. It was mistakes that hurt the Bucks early on in the game that occurred Friday, Oct. 10. After receiving th...

10/11/2025

Bucks fall just short against Clyde, 22-14, as their record goes to 2-4 (0-1 in District) on the season.

10/11/2025

Jacob Wayne Spencer, the Breckenridge man accused of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot targeting his stepfather, is set to be sentenced next week in federal court on a charge stemming from the alleged conspiracy.

Jacob Wayne Spencer, the Breckenridge man accused of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot targeting his stepfather, is set to be sentenced next w

10/11/2025

The Buckaroos are tied with Clyde at halftime, 7-7. After a first quarter interception, the Bulldogs capitalized with a touchdown just over a minute remaining in the quarter. The Bucks then capitalized on a Clyde fumble late in the 2nd quarter, turning in a 14-yard touchdown run from Jaime Cruz up the middle.

10/09/2025

The Breckenridge Buckaroos basketball team continued to prepare for the upcoming regular season as they competed in the third week of the Graham fall basketball league Monday, Oct. 6.

The Breckenridge Buckaroos basketball team continued to prepare for the upcoming regular season as they competed in the third week of the Graham fall basketball league. The new week of the league took place Monday, Oct. 7 and the Bucks dropped both games against the Graham Steers and the Jacksboro T...

10/07/2025

Following a 2-3 non-district record, the Breckenridge Buckaroos football team travels to Clyde this week to begin its district play for Class 3A District 3 Division I.

Following a 2-3 non-district record, the Breckenridge Buckaroos football team travels to Clyde this week to begin its district play for Class 3A District 3 Division I. The game against the Bulldogs takes place Friday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. Clyde comes in after going 4-1 in their non-district schedule an...

10/07/2025

A default judgment was granted last week in the case between the city of Breckenridge and a sitting city commissioner.

90th Judicial District Court Judge Phillip Gregory ruled in favor of the City of Breckenridge Thursday morning, Oct. 2, granting the city’s request for a default judgement against local businessman and sitting city commissioner Greg Akers. The case centers on a failed agreement to construct fencin...

10/07/2025

The deadline to enter into the City of Breckenridge public art contest, open to local artists and students, has been extended through the end of October.

By Alex Kielar Time to read 1 minute Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share through email Print a- a+ Published 8 min ago Last updated 31 sec ago Read so far Tue, 10/07/2025 - 12:21 pm (File Photo) The deadline for the City of Breckenridge public art contest has been extended until the end of Octo...

10/07/2025

10/02/2025

During its recent meeting, the Stephens Memorial Hospital Board of Directors reviewed a formal request from the City of Breckenridge to waive delinquent property taxes on five parcels now under city ownership.

During its recent meeting, the Stephens Memorial Hospital Board of Directors reviewed a formal request from the City of Breckenridge to waive delinquent property taxes on five parcels now under city ownership. The properties, previously held by private owners, were transferred to the city to be demo...

10/02/2025

🚨Boil Water Notice Rescinded Oct. 2🚨

On 09-30-2025, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Breckenridge public water system to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of 10-02-2025.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Cynthia Northrop at 254-559-8287.

The affected area is an expansion of the previous boil water notice to include the entire NW quadrant of Breckenridge including areas west of Hwy 183 and north of Hwy 180 (Please see the map).

10/02/2025

The Buckaroos were able to take the momentum from their first win of the season into last week, as they outlasted the Tolar Rattlers en route to their second straight win, 19-12, going into this week's open date.

The Buckaroos were able to take the momentum from their first win of the season into this week, as they outlasted the Tolar Rattlers en route to their second straight win, 19-12. The game started slow for the Bucks, which occurred Friday, Sept. 26 at Tolar. After receiving the opening kickoff, the v...