Breckenridge American

Breckenridge American Your source for hometown news, sports and features. E.W. Davenport and John C. Eventually B.B. A fire in 1921 destroyed all the files.

McConnell set up the first newspaper in Breckenridge in spring 1878, called the Northwest Texian. Davenport bought out his partner in the early 1880s and changed the name to the Breckenridge Texian. Greenwood bought The Texian, but on Aug. 10, 1899, Davenport established another newspaper, the Breckenridge Democrat. When Davenport died in 1910, his son, Herbert Davenport, assumed the reins. A new

owner bought the Democrat in 1920 and the name changed to The American. The first edition as the Breckenridge American was dated June 18, 1920. Virgil Moore Sr., who had worked at the newspaper in the 1920s, acquired The American in 1963 and with his wife, Frances, owned the paper until 1989 when they sold to Virgil Moore III and his wife, Elaine. The present plant was built in 1930 and remodeled in 1973 when the paper went to offset. Graham Newspapers Inc., purchased the Breckenridge American in October 2000.

Breckenridge High School athletes began eight weeks of summer conditioning with Buckaroo Athletics posting the full work...
06/11/2026

Breckenridge High School athletes began eight weeks of summer conditioning with Buckaroo Athletics posting the full workout calendar to its page.

A 12-inch water line failure under a bridge north of the park sent city crews scrambling recently, draining Breckenridge...
06/10/2026

A 12-inch water line failure under a bridge north of the park sent city crews scrambling recently, draining Breckenridge's east water tower within an hour and putting the city's aging water infrastructure back in the spotlight.

After eight years leading the city of Breckenridge, Mayor Bob Sims is stepping down from office.
06/09/2026

After eight years leading the city of Breckenridge, Mayor Bob Sims is stepping down from office.

By News Staff Time to read 1 minute Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share through email Print a- a+ Published 2 days ago Last updated 2 days ago Read so far Fri, 06/05/2026 - 6:15 pm After eight years leading the city of Breckenridge, Mayor Bob Sims is stepping down from office, announced at the....

The annual Free Fishing Day across public waterways in the state of Texas returns in two weeks for state residents and o...
05/24/2026

The annual Free Fishing Day across public waterways in the state of Texas returns in two weeks for state residents and out-of-state visitors without a fishing license.

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The Breckenridge ISD Summer Feeding Program will be opening up for children at the beginning of June.Link to the story i...
05/23/2026

The Breckenridge ISD Summer Feeding Program will be opening up for children at the beginning of June.

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The next generation of Bucks and Lady Bucks have the opportunity to be trained by coaches and athletes during a series o...
05/23/2026

The next generation of Bucks and Lady Bucks have the opportunity to be trained by coaches and athletes during a series of camps being held in May and June.

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Election day voting will be held Tuesday in Stephens County and across the state for the primary runoff. Link to the sto...
05/23/2026

Election day voting will be held Tuesday in Stephens County and across the state for the primary runoff.

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🚨⛈️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Breckenridge TX, Eastland TX and Cisco TX until 10:45 PM CDT🚨⛈️ Aviso de Torm...
05/23/2026

🚨⛈️ Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Breckenridge TX, Eastland TX and Cisco TX until 10:45 PM CDT

🚨⛈️ Aviso de Tormenta Severa incluye Breckenridge TX, Eastland TX, Cisco TX hasta las 10:45 PM CDT

An annual tradition honoring those who served, the Memorial Day Ceremony will be held Monday at the Stephens County Cour...
05/22/2026

An annual tradition honoring those who served, the Memorial Day Ceremony will be held Monday at the Stephens County Courthouse.

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An online survey is available through the end of May seeking community input to help guide the future of Stephens Memori...
05/22/2026

An online survey is available through the end of May seeking community input to help guide the future of Stephens Memorial Hospital.

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