Breckenridge American

Sullivan arraignment delayed at request of defense

An arraignment for Paxton Sullivan, which was scheduled for Thursday, March 14, has been delayed at the request of the defense. At this time, there has been no rescheduled date. Sullivan was indicted by a Stephens County Grand Jury in February on...

Jake Escalon (15) gets ready to swing at the ball coming across the plate. BA photo by James Norman

Bucks baseball falls to Brock 1-2

In a defensive battle against the No. 1 ranked Brock Eagles, the Breckenridge Buckaroo varsity baseball team came up one run short in a 2-1 loss in a home game, which also was their first district game of the season. Justin Bell (9) started out the...

Stephens County Commissioners keep burn ban on, discuss financial items

The burn ban was kept on by the Stephens County Commissioners court during their regular meeting on Monday, March 11. They also discussed various financial items, including the status of grants requested for the pending capital case. Also at the...

boil water notice in effect March 12

A boil water notice for North Baylor to North Pecan and West 2nd Street to the north end of the system was put in place Tuesday, March 12, according to a release from city officials. Due to a water line break from construction, the Texas Commission...

Samantha Kruse with Carter Bloodcare sets up Tom Claybrook to donate a pint of blood. Clayborn has donated at least 16 times with Carter. Kruse has worked for Carter for about two years. BA photo by James Norman

Rotary Club hosts blood drive

About 16 pints were collected at this quarter’s blood drive, hosted by the Rotary Club of Breckenridge with Carter Bloodcare at the First National Bank on Thursday, March 7. Samantha Kruse, a mobile supervisor for Carter, said they take a pint of...

The Breckenridge City Commissioners receive a report from Stephens Memorial Hospital CEO Matt Kempton at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 5. BA photo by James Norman

City commissioners pass ordinance on sexual offenders, approve bid contract for U.S. 183 project

An ordinance that would limit where sexual offenders can live within the city was passed at the Breckenridge City Commissioners’ monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 5. The ordinance went through its first reading in their February meeting, but due to...

News Stories

Sullivan arraignment delayed at request of defense

An arraignment for Paxton Sullivan, which was scheduled for Thursday, March 14, has been delayed at the request of the defense. At this time, there has been no rescheduled date.

By James Norman

Stephens County Commissioners keep burn ban on, discuss financial items

The burn ban was kept on by the Stephens County Commissioners court during their regular meeting on Monday, March 11.

By James Norman

boil water notice in effect March 12

A boil water notice for North Baylor to North Pecan and West 2nd Street to the north end of the system was put in place Tuesday, March 12, according to a release from city officials.

By Report

Sports

Bucks baseball falls to Brock 1-2

In a defensive battle against the No.

Bucks beat Boyd, qualify for playoffs

The Breckenridge Buckaroos varsity basketball team beat the Boyd Yellowjackets 69-63 and will go to the playoffs, where they will face Holliday.

Senior Night celebrated

The Breckenridge Buckaroos and Lady Bucks varsity basketball teams celebrated Senior Night this month, with the Lady Bucks celebrating Feb. 5 and the Bucks celebrating Feb. 12.