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Breckenridge Texan
Published October 02Artifact collector details arrowheads, stone tools of Stephens County at local DRT meeting
Walter Williams of Eastland recently delivered a presentation on Native American arrowheads and other stone tools, as well as trade routes in Stephens County and the surrounding area. The post Artifact collector details arrowheads, stone tools of Stephens County at local DRT…
Breckenridge Texan
Published October 02Breckenridge City-Wide Garage sale set for this weekend
Local businesses and residents will take part in the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce’s City-Wide Garage Sale, scheduled for this weekend, running from Friday, Oct. 2, through Sunday, Oct. 4, offering bargain hunters opportunities to shop at locations throughout town. The post…
Breckenridge Texan
Published October 01Scott Dalton
Scott Dalton, age 74, of Breckenridge, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, October 2, at Morehart Mortuary. Services have The post Scott Dalton first appeared on Breckenridge Texan .
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Published September 29Breckenridge Woman’s Forum kicks off new season, launches fundraiser
The Breckenridge Woman’s Forum officially kicked off its new season on Tuesday, Sept. 22, when members gathered for an afternoon of fellowship, food and community news. The post Breckenridge Woman’s Forum kicks off new season, launches fundraiser first appeared on Breckenridge…
Breckenridge Texan
Published September 29Penny Funderburg
Arvela “Penny” Funderburg, age 77, of Breckenridge, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 30, at Morehart Mortuary The post Penny Funderburg first appeared on Breckenridge Texan .
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Published September 28Sabrina Sanders
Sabrina June Sanders, age 65, of Breckenridge, went to sleep on Monday, September 21, 2026, and woke up in the arms of her creator. A memorial service will be held The post Sabrina Sanders first appeared on Breckenridge Texan .
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Published September 28Building a Buckaroo: Iconic sculpture installed on West Walker
From the initial concept to the recent installation, the giant Buckaroo metal sculpture in front of Cindi Woodward’s house on West Walker Street has taken more than three years. The post Building a Buckaroo: Iconic sculpture installed on West Walker first appeared on Breckenridge…
Breckenridge Texan
Published September 28Stephens County Commissioners approve FY27 budget, tax rate, and salary adjustments
With no citizens showing up to speak at the meeting’s three public hearings, the meeting was wrapped up in 15 minutes. The post Stephens County Commissioners approve FY27 budget, tax rate, and salary adjustments first appeared on Breckenridge Texan .
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Published September 28Buckaroos wrap up pre-district schedule with 0-5 record, following loss to Anson
The Buckaroos closed out the first half of the season 0-5 as they head into the open week before starting District 3-3A Div. II play on Oct. 9. The post Buckaroos wrap up pre-district schedule with 0-5 record, following loss to Anson first appeared on Breckenridge Texan .
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Published September 27Rogers: French fried Republicans
Glenn Rogers asks, "Is Bo French now the face of the Republican Party?" The post Rogers: French fried Republicans first appeared on Breckenridge Texan .
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Published September 26Stephens County sheriff cancels Flock camera project after governor freezes funding, installations
Stephens County Sheriff Kevin Roach has canceled plans to install Flock automated license plate reader cameras after a state funding pause halted the permitting process and threatened to push the project past the expiration date for the grant he planned to use for the local…
Breckenridge Texan
Published September 24Stephens County to hold three public hearings on Monday for tax rate, budget, and salary increases for elected officials
The Stephens County Commissioners Court will hold three public hearings, in addition to the regular county meeting, on Monday, Sept. 28. The post Stephens County to hold three public hearings on Monday for tax rate, budget, and salary increases for elected officials first…