Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce

Kristine Olsen
P.O. Box 967
Dalhart, TX 79022
806-244-5646
www.dalhart.org

 

Welcome

Dalhart is the center of activity for the neighboring communities of Texline, Hartley and Channing, and is located in the northwest corner of the Lone Star State. Dalhart is named for the two counties that it borders – Dallam and Hartley.

 

Dalhart boasts the top grain and corn production in the state, and is home to the top companies in the cattle, hog dairy and cheese industries. The progressive nature of this community has been to actively attract value-added agricultural businesses
to our area to enhance the thriving agribusiness climate of the Panhandle.

 

Dalhart has a wonderful, relaxed spirit that is attractive to newcomers and visitors. What other city offers the world’s largest free barbeque? Feeding an estimated 20,000 people during the annual XIT Rodeo and Reunion, this “little” get-together, celebrated the first Thursday through Saturday of each August, is a 70+ year Dalhart tradition, and still going strong.

 

And, we are not only about business. Education, the arts and quality of life are other traits that make Dalhart a popular home for young families, retirees and businesses. The LaRita Theatre, dubbed the crown jewel of the Panhandle, hosts theatrical and musical performances throughout the year. Youth are afforded a multitude of opportunities in education, sports, organizations and art-enrichment programs.

 

Highlights of Dalhart’s recent successes include the attraction of a major manufacturing facility, Hilmar Cheese; expansion of US Highway 87 to a four-lane divided highway in Dallam County; remodeling of the Rita Blanca Coliseum into a state-of-the-art facility; and the addition of the Legacy Assisted Living Community.

 

The future is paved with more highlights to come with our inclusion in the Ports-to-Plains Trade Corridor connecting Mexico to Colorado through west Texas; expanded agricultural opportunities; and a new high school planned for occupancy in 2007.

 

The mainstay of this community is the pride of its people – whether long-time family legacies or newly relocated families – with a purpose of preserving our past and focusing on our future.

For more information call the Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce
806.244.5646

www.dalhart.org

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Oldham County Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture

Linda Drake
P.O. Box 538
Vega, TX 79092
806-267-2828
www.oldhamcofc.org

 

Representing the rural communities of Adrian, Vega, Wildorado and Cal Farleys Boys Ranch, the Oldham County Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture strives to serve its communities and enhance visitors experience.

 

Attractions

Route 66: – MidPoint of Route 66, Adrian – Restored 1920s Magnolia Station, Vega – Roark Hardware, oldest operating hardware store on Route 66, Vega – Dot’s Mini Museum, Vega – Farm & Ranch Museums, Adrian and Vega

 

Cal Farleys Boys Ranch: – Tours of Boys Ranch – Julian Bivins Museum (original county courthouse), Boys Ranch – Boot Hill Cemetery, Boys Ranch – Original Sod Schoolhouse, Boys Ranch

 

Accommodations

Best Western Country Inn, Vega
Bonanza Motel, Vega
Comfort Inn and Suites, Vega
Vega Motel (Rt. 66 tourist court on National Register of Historic Places), Vega
Harle Bed & Breakfast, Vega
Royal Inn, Wildorado

 

Restaurants

Boot Hill Saloon & Grill, Vega
Hickory Inn, Vega
Dairy Queen, Vega
MidPoint Cafe and Gift Shop, Adrian
Antique Ranch, Adrian
Suzie’s Q, Wildorado

 

For more information contact the
Oldham County Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
904 Main, PO Box 538, Vega, TX 79092
806-267-2828
www.oldhamcofc.org

 

Oldham County Interesting Facts

Oldham County is larger than the state of Rhode Island, measuring 50 miles by 30 miles.

 

Oldham County was once part of the famous XIT Ranch; the 3-million acre ranch granted in 1879 by the state of Texas to the Capital Land Syndicate
in exchange for building the present-day capitol in Austin.

 

Total Population of Oldham County is 2,185 according to the 2000 Census —almost one square mile for every person and more cattle than people.

 

Oldham County has been dubbed the SOLAR CAPITAL of Texas,
with more solar heating systems per capita used in homes, businesses, churches and schools.

 

Oldham County is in the 7th sunniest areas of the United States.

 

Adrian is the geo-mathematical midpoint of Route 66. “When You’re Here, You’re Half-Way There!”

 

Oldham County has been the site of various movies and videos including:
the movie “What Matters Most”, Vince Gill’s county music video “Never Knew Lonely”, and several Route 66 documentaries.

 

Oldham County is home to western novelist Sam Brown, published photographer Paula Chamblee and author Shelly Armitage.

 

Oldham County is home to Old Tascosa and Cal Farley's Boys Ranch. Boys & girls now live and are educated in a Christ-centered community where Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, Colonel Charles Goodnight, and Sam Houston’s son once rode in a wild cow town.

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Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce

Cyndi Bollinger
Perryton, TX

806.435.6575

www.perryton.org

 

Born on the High Plains of Texas in the early 1900s, Perryton is the gateway to Texas for travel and business. Located just minutes from Oklahoma and less than an hour from Kansas, our city enjoys year-round visitors from many states.

 

Perryton has natural beauty, with wide-open spaces and clear air. Nearby lakes offer boating, recreation and fishing. We have vast wheat farms that have earned the county its well-known title as “Wheatheart of the Nation. ”The annual Wheatheart Celebration is held in mid-August. Our active oil & gas fields produce vast amounts of Petroleum.

 

The “front door” to this City on the Move is the Chamber of Commerce. Working through the community leaders and volunteers, the Chamber is the source of energy for our enjoyable city. You’ll see the Chamber blending small-town values with the best of large-city opportunities.

 

One of our most famous residents of Perryton is Hank the Cowdog. A fictional character created by long-time Perryton resident John Erickson, Hank the Cowdog is the head of Ranch Security at his ranch. Since his debut in 1982 in “Cattleman” magazine, Hank has been entertaining children and adults alike with stories of daily life on a ranch.

 

All in all, we offer the kind of community you will appreciate with each High Plains sunrise and every Texas sunset. Whether you just plan to come for a visit or stay a lifetime, we hope you will enjoy Perryton and Ochiltree County as much as we do!

For more information call the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce.

www.perryton.org

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