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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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
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.
Officials for the event weigh in a rabbit. The event began with the weighing-in of animals, followed shortly by the judging of the rabbits.
There were five competitors for the coveted Jacob Jackson Master Showmanship Award at the recent Stephens County Stock Show. Pictured from left to right are Morgan Robertson, Kason Knight, Baylee Young, Caroline Turner and Reigan Robertson. Kason Knight won the coveted award. All five had to demonstrate their ability to show a variety of five different animals.
The Daughters of the American Revolution announced their Good Citizens Award for a few local high schools, according to an announcement from the DAR.
Lisa Echols of Lee’s Legion Chapter announced the winners, who were recognized in the DAR’s Jan. 9 meeting. One of the winners was from Breckenridge High School.
To read the full list of winners, as well as see what they received, check out the Jan. 16 edition of the Breckenridge American.