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Gas Gas prices in Texas have fallen 8 cents during the past week, bringing gas to $2.15 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey. This compares with the national average, which fell 10 cents, bringing the average gallon of gas across the...

Stephens County Courthouse. BA photo contributed by Cassandra Martin

Cases pled in the 90th Judicial District: August and October

August 2018: Raymond Edward Boggess, 31: Bernett, Texas, pled not true to the allegations in the state’s motion to adjudicate community supervision for the offense of prohibited weapon, but was found true by the court and was sentenced to seven...

Breckenridge ISD announced Thursday a presence of law enforcement at the high school. Photo courtesy of Breckenridge ISD.

Law enforcement at Breckenridge High School due to potential threat

Law enforcement has been called to Breckenridge High School regarding a potential threat, according to a Facebook post from Breckenridge ISD. An investigation is ongoing. Officials were called to the school Thursday morning in response to what the...

City Commissioners meet in their November meeting. BA photo by James Norman

City Commissioners meet, don't pass parking ordinance, receive updates on other business

The Breckenridge City Commissioners met Tuesday and did not approve a parking ordinance that would have made it illegal to park vehicles on unimproved surfaces. They also gave awards to city employees who have been with Breckenridge for an extended...

The new owners, the Bayer Motor Co., have decades of experience all over the area. Pictured from left to right are Chas Bayer, Lucy Larose, Zach Smith, Julie McNett and Aaron Franks. BA photo by James Norman

After 37 years, Carstens has been sold to Bayer Motor Co.

After a few months of talks, Carsten’s Motor Company on Walker Street has officially been sold to Bayer Auto Group out of Comanche. The dealership will now be called Bayer Chevrolet Buick Inc. General Manager Zach Smith said he has been in the...

Over a dozen Buckaroos take home All-District honors after 2018 football season

The All-District list was released, with 13 Breckenridge Buckaroos taking home honors. The Bucks finished the season 4-6, qualifying for the playoffs and ending the season with a 34-27 playoff loss to the Brock Eagles. The MVP’s on the season Rance...

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Study finds Texas as third most aggressive driving state during holidays

A study found that during the holiday season, drivers across the U.S. get 175 percent more aggressive, according to GasBuddy.

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Cases pled in the 90th Judicial District: August and October

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Over a dozen Buckaroos take home All-District honors after 2018 football season

The All-District list was released, with 13 Breckenridge Buckaroos taking home honors.

Breckenridge cheerleader cheers in Macy’s Day Parade

Thanksgiving Day has come and gone but one Breckenridge family celebrated the day watching their daughter perform in the 100 Cheer girls’ group in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Obituaries

Felicia Gotschall

Felicia Gotschall, 32, of Breckenridge, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec.

Mary Shirley Land McDonald

Mary Shirley Land McDonald, 82, peacefully and quietly left this mortal life at 5:11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2018.

Phillip Moore Pitzer

BRECKENRIDGE — Phillip Moore Pitzer, 87, was united with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018.

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