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Angel Ruiz (9) becomes emotional after the Bucks playoff loss Thursday night. Ruiz had three touchdowns on the night, including two in the fourth quarter. BA photo by James Norman

Bucks fall to Brock in playoff thriller 34-27

The Breckenridge Buckaroos season came to a halt Thursday night with a 34-27 playoff loss to the Brock Eagles. The Bucks will finish their season with a 4-7 record, placing fourth in their district and securing a playoff spot. Despite the loss and...

The Bucks football team rode up to Walker Street on Thursday, as they were sent off before their playoff game. BA photo by James Norman

Gas Gas prices in Texas fell about 5.7 cents this week, according to Gas Buddy’s daily survey. This brought the average gallon of gas to $2.41 in the state. Nationally, prices fell a little less than 6 cents, bringing prices to $2.67 per gallon...

Kennadie Mathis won student of the month for East Elementary. BA photo by James Norman

School Board announces students of the month, receives comments from parents on bullying and harassment concerns

The Breckenridge ISD school board met Monday night and announced students of the month. They also received comments from the public regarding potential harassment and bullying in classrooms across the district. This included hearing an appeal case...

GOP holds on to Texas and U.S. Senate, Democrats take House in 2018 midterm

For full election analysis, see page 3.

Bucks beat Clyde, will play Brock in round one of playoffs

The Breckenridge Buckaroos took charge of their game Friday night against the Clyde Bulldogs. The Bucks had 303 yards of offense, with 95 of that in the air for an average of 13.6 yards per pass from quarterback Kevin Franco, who was 7 for 14...

Jim and Geneva Cox celebrate 60 years

Jim and Geneva Cox of Breckenridge are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Jim was pastor of the Elliott Street Church of Christ for 41 years and then retired in Breckenridge. Jim was born in Jayton, Texas on Oct. 14, 1929 and Geneva was...

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The Bucks football team rode up to Walker Street on Thursday, as they were sent off before their playoff game. BA photo by James Norman

Area this week

Gas

By James Norman

Kennadie Mathis won student of the month for East Elementary. BA photo by James Norman

School Board announces students of the month, receives comments from parents on bullying and harassment concerns

The Breckenridge ISD school board met Monday night and announced students of the month.

By James Norman

The area this week By James Norman

Gas

By James Norman

Sports

Angel Ruiz (9) becomes emotional after the Bucks playoff loss Thursday night. Ruiz had three touchdowns on the night, including two in the fourth quarter. BA photo by James Norman

Bucks fall to Brock in playoff thriller 34-27

The Breckenridge Buckaroos season came to a halt Thursday night with a 34-27 playoff loss to the Brock Eagles.

Bucks beat Clyde, will play Brock in round one of playoffs

The Breckenridge Buckaroos took charge of their game Friday night against the Clyde Bulldogs.

Bucks lose nailbiter to Wall Hawks, fall to 3-6 and 1-3 in district play and close out season next week against Clyde

What. A. Game.

Obituaries

Dennis Ensey

Dennis Ensey, 72, of Tacoma, Washington, formerly of Breckenridge, passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov.

Billie Virginia Goodwin Jones

Billie Virginia Goodwin Jones, 93, died the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, at 12:48 a.m., surrounded by her family at her home in Breckenridge.

William Fore Whittenburg

William Fore “Will” Whittenburg, Jr. passed away Nov. 3, 2018 in Graham, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.

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