Students see success at FWSSR
Stephens County 4-H will be coming home with plenty to be proud of after kicking off the major stock show season at the 2025 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo in January and placing in a handful of categories.
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Filing deadline this Friday
The filing window for local elections closes this Friday, Feb. 14 after opening Wednesday. Jan. 15. Eligible residents are open to run for a place on the Breckenridge City Commission, Breckenridge ISD and Stephens Memorial Hospital if they file to run by Friday.
Growing a passion in Texas
Moving from Pennsylvania to Texas, Alex Kielar has made an investment in the city of Breckenridge and his future as he works to cover the community with the Breckenridge American. Kielar graduated from Honesdale High School in Pennsylvania and later attended Lackawanna College where he graduated with a degree in sports management.
County approves purchase of SCSO truck
Utilizing Rural Law Enforcement Grants Senate Bill (SB22) funds, the Stephens County Commissioners Court approved the purchase of a new truck for the sheriff’s office. The department will be receiving a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado from Bayer Chevrolet for the amount of $49,974.53 after approval Monday, Jan.
SMH continues CEO search
The Stephens Memorial Hospital Board of Directors has ramped up its search for a new CEO. During its Thursday, Jan.
West named Region 2-3A Assistant Coach of the Year
The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) announced the Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Regional Coaches of the Year for football last week, with a familiar face receiving honors. Breckenridge Buckaroos assistant coach Jeremy West was selected as Regional Assistant Coach of the Year in Region 2-3A.
National Theatre holding free showing of Wicked
The National Theatre of Breckenridge is presenting a free showing of “Wicked” the first of two movies based on the musical of the same name. The free movie will be shown this Saturday, Feb.
City takes next step in CDBG process
Every two years, the application phases for the Texas Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program open up. The city of Breckenridge, which has received CDBG funding in the past, recently completed phase 2 of the 2025-26 application process — hearing community feedback.
