Breckenridge American

FCC to expand broadband access to more than 100 rural Texas counties

Almost 34,000 Texas homes are going to be receiving internet access as part of the Federal Communications Commission’s broadband expansion plan, according to a release from the FCC. This expansion will bring broadband to almost 100 counties across...

BISD approves staff compensation plan, sets date for public hearing on tax rate

The Breckenridge Independent School District passed their staff compensation plan for the upcoming budget at their regular meeting on Monday, July 15. They also passed several measures in preparation for the upcoming school year. Other items...

Boil water notice for several roads in Breckenridge put into effect›

A boil water notice for all of Cactus Cove, Pembrook, Pembrook Street, Morningside Drive, Culver Road, Medina Court, Gaston Court and Northglenn Road, was put into effect on Tuesday, July 16, according to a release from the city. Due to a water...

Rodeo arena to be rebuilt

The Stephens County Rodeo Arena is going to be rebuilt after the rodeo board secured almost half of the money needed from the Stephens County Commissioners Court. With details of the arena getting ironed out and plans being set, the board will...

Debbie Karl sits with her award in her office. BA photo by James Norman

Debbie Karl with TSTC wins Avery Staff Award

Debbie Karl, the Associate Provost for the Texas State Technical College’s Breckenridge Campus, was recently awarded the Avery Staff Award of Excellence for her work and services. Karl said winning the award took her by surprise. When they were...

Boil water notice issued Wednesday, June 26

A boil water notice for the 400, 500 and 600 blocks of West Elm Street, the 100 and 200 blocks of North McAmis Street, North Miller Street and North Smith Street, effective Wednesday, June 26, according to a release from the city. Due to a water...

News Stories

FCC to expand broadband access to more than 100 rural Texas counties

Almost 34,000 Texas homes are going to be receiving internet access as part of the Federal Communications Commission’s broadband expansion plan, according to a release from the FCC.

By James Norman

BISD approves staff compensation plan, sets date for public hearing on tax rate

The Breckenridge Independent School District passed their staff compensation plan for the upcoming budget at their regular meeting on Monday, July 15.

By James Norman

Boil water notice for several roads in Breckenridge put into effect›

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Sports

The Bucks baseball team poses with their new hardware after besting the Henrietta Bearcats 9-1 and 10-0. BA photo by James Norman

Bucks beat Henrietta in bi-district playoff round

The Breckenridge Buckaroos varsity baseball took care of business in their first-round playoff tilt against the Henrietta Bearcats Thursday, May 2, dominating in their two games played 9-

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.

Senior night celebrated for girls and boys basketball teams

Obituaries

Van Edward Robbins

Van Edward Robbins danced the two-step home on July 19, 2019. Van was born in Breckenridge, Texas on Dec. 1, 1966 to Connie Meeks Robbins and Sonny Robbins.