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Yuliana Ruiz was selected as East Elementary's Student of the Month. BA photo by James Norman

BISD school board discusses new P.A. system, announces students of the month

The Breckenridge Independent School District board met for their regular meeting Monday, April 8 and discussed items ranging from a new public address system, to considering an event agreement with a new local church. The board also received a...

Fire Chief Calvin Chaney shows the commissioners several photos taken of houses from around town that depict substandard living arrangements. BA photo by James Norman

Commissioners pass ordinance to strengthen housing standards, cancel election, receive update on aquatic center

The Breckenridge City Commissioners met Tuesday evening and voted to amend the city code regarding housing standards. They also approved two temporary ordinances regarding traffic changes in construction areas and cancelled their election. Other...

BMC holds cookout for National Doctors' Day

The Breckenridge Medical Center held National Doctor Day and featured a cookout with hamburgers for those in attendance. The day is aimed at celebrating doctors and physicians within each individual community, and thanking them for their...

The Mile Long Bridge. BA photo by James Norman

Mile long bridge on 180 scheduled for maintenance beginning April 1

The Mile Long Bridge on U.S. Highway 180 that crosses Hubbard Creek Reservoir is set to have work done on it beginning Monday, April 1, according to a press release from the Texas Department of Transportation. Traffic on the bridge will be reduced...

Boil water notice effect Friday, March 29

A boil water notice was put in place Friday, March 29 for North Breckenridge Avenue between Lindsey and 4th, as well as the 100 and 200 blocks of East 1st and 2nd, according to a release from the city. Due to a water line break from construction,...

Amy Loftis gives comment to the board and details her concerns about bullying within the district. BA photo by James Norman

BISD school board meets, receives comment from parent, passes conditional proposal for fiber optic upgrades

A parent concerned about bullying gave a public comment at the Breckenridge Independent School District school board meeting Monday, March 25. The board also received a presentation from a few students and passed a proposal for a new local area...

News Stories

BISD school board discusses new P.A. system, announces students of the month

The Breckenridge Independent School District board met for their regular meeting Monday, April 8 and discussed items ranging from a new public address system, to considering an event agre

By James Norman

Commissioners pass ordinance to strengthen housing standards, cancel election, receive update on aquatic center

The Breckenridge City Commissioners met Tuesday evening and voted to amend the city code regarding housing standards.

By James Norman

BMC holds cookout for National Doctors' Day

The Breckenridge Medical Center held National Doctor Day and featured a cookout with hamburgers for those in attendance.

By James Norman

Sports

Bucks baseball falls to Brock 1-2

In a defensive battle against the No.

Lady Bucks’ season ends against Nocona

The Breckenridge Lady Bucks varsity basketball season is over.

To say that the Lady Bucks ran straight into a whirlwind Monday night, Feb. 11, at Mineral Wells, is an understatement.›

Senior night celebrated for girls and boys basketball teams

Obituaries

Al Pierce

BRECKENRIDGE — Al Pierce, 91, of Abilene, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019.

Brandon Pless Davis

Brandon Pless Davis passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 in Stephens County, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.

Viola Modelle Trimble Ellis

Viola Modelle Trimble Ellis, 95, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019.

News Stories

BISD school board discusses new P.A. system, announces students of the month

Commissioners pass ordinance to strengthen housing standards, cancel election, receive update on aquatic center

BMC holds cookout for National Doctors' Day

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Sports

Bucks baseball falls to Brock 1-2

Lady Bucks’ season ends against Nocona

Senior night celebrated for girls and boys basketball teams

Obituaries

Al Pierce

Brandon Pless Davis

Viola Modelle Trimble Ellis

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