Area this week

Gas

Gas prices in Texas fell a little less than four cents this past week, bringing average prices down to $2.05 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey. This compares with national prices, which fell about 5.5 cents and brought average gas totals to $2.36 per gallon across the country. Compared with this time last year, gas prices are 14 cents lower statewide and almost 5.7 cents lower nationwide. In the last month, prices have dropped almost 30 cents statewide and a little more than 26 cents nationwide.

Gas prices are expected to continue to fall, with prices in all 50 states dropping and continuing a drop of 53 cents over the last two months, which is one of the largest seasonal declines seen, according to Gas-Buddy.

Sullivans’ funeral

The funeral for Terry and Mitchel Sullivan took place Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 18 at First Baptist Church in Breckenridge. Estimates have around 1,000 people attended to support the family and friends, while another several hundred watched the stream of it online. The funeral featured a few of the Sullivan children, who spoke about the loss and what Terry and Mitchel meant to them. The investigation into their murder is ongoing.

Weather

Weather throughout the rest of the week is expected to be mild, with some storms anticipated today, Wednesday, Dec.26. We should see sun and some clouds as we move into the weekend, with clouds and some showers on Saturday and Sunday. Weather is expected to also drop in temperature, as by the weekend we are projected to be in the 40s.

Christmas

We at the Breckenridge American hope you, the readers, had a very Merry Christmas, and happy holidays. We encourage all readers to take time and enjoy friends and family during this time of the year and celebrate the new year ringing in this next week. Happy holidays from all of us at the Breckenridge American.