Ballot filing open for local entities
Graford Independent School District, city of Graford, Strawn ISD and city of Strawn are all accepting applications to be on the ballot for the May 4 election. The deadline to
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Possum Kingdom Women’s Club hosting upcoming events
The Possum Kingdom Women’s Club has been apart of the community by supporting other non-profits and schools for 50 years. “We do fundraising for scholarships for Graford High School,” Jo
BRA celebrates 90 year anniversary, looks ahead
The Brazos River Authority (BRA) is celebrating their 90 year anniversary and is predicting what the weather has in store for the river basin including Possum Kingdom Lake in 2019.
Pam Wheat, Possum Kingdom Chamber fill many roles
The Possum Kingdom Chamber of Commerce (PKCOC) and its Director Pam Wheat fill many roles in the community including acting as a visitor’s bureau, event planning and traditional roles of
Anthony Lee Reyes
Anthony Lee Reyes was born Jan. 19 to Chelsey Marie Lopez and Jesse Lee Lopez in Stephens County. They reside in Breckenridge, Texas. Reyes weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and
Scholarship set up in memory of Ben Davis
A Breckenridge mother has set up a scholarship fund in the memory of her son, which has raised $1,000.
Sherry Davis set up the fund in the name of her son, Ben Davis, who passed away in November 2017. This year Davis had t-shirts printed and a total of $1,000 was raised.
This year’s scholarship winner is the Lil Bucks Football Program.
“Ben just loved football,” Davis said.
Davis is hoping that with each year, the scholarship brings in more funds for different recipients.
Rev. Channer to retire after 36 years at First Presbyterian Church
After nearly 37 years at First Presbyterian Church in Breckenridge, Rev. Andrew Channer is retiring to Abilene. A long-time resident of the city, as well as a busy member in the community, Channer said his stay in Breckenridge has been one of love.
“Breckenridge is my home,” Channer said. “I love this place.”
To read the full story, check out the Jan. 30 edition of the Breckenridge American.
Piatgorsky Foundation puts on performance for BISD band students
The Breckenridge High School and Junior High School band students had an opportunity to see and hear a live performance from concert pianist Mary Au and clarinetist Katsuya Yuasa, courtesy
United Fund reaches 80 percent of yearly goal
The United Fund of Breckenridge continues their fundraiser campaign to support local organizations that include Mealson-Wheels, All His Children, Swenson Memorial Museum, Breckenridge Library, Friends of Historic Breckenridge, Breckenridge Fine Arts Center, local Boy Scouts #63/ Cub Scouts #81, local Girl Scouts #8356, The Open Door, Stephens County Child Welfare Board, The SHAC, Dr. Goodall’s House, Stephens County Humane Society, Stephens County Ag and Community Center, Breckenridge Girl’s Softball, Breckenridge Little Kickers and Breckenridge Little League.
