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Johnny Bates Memorial Golf Tournament
8/28/2010 - The two person tournament is back with a 9-9-9 Format (9 holes scramble/9 holes low ball/9 holes alternating shot). Tee time is at 8:30 am at the Breckenridge Country Club. The tournament is only $75 per person or $150 per team (2 players per team). Lunch will be provided and all participants receive an event t-shirt! There will also be a big cash payout, door prizes, two "closest to pin" shots, and a "closest to pin - 2nd shot" prize! ***Entry is limited to the first 27 teams!*** We have a corporate sponsor package and a t-shirt sponsor package available. Additionally, if you would like to donate a door prize for the event, you will receive signage advertisement. For more information on sponsorship opportunities or to enter the tournament, please call the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce at 254-559-2301.

Quarterly Membership Event - Business After Hours
9/7/2010 - Tentative

Community-wide Garage/Sidewalk Sale
10/9/2010 - Last year we had over 40 garage/sidewalk sales around town! Whether you are from Breckenridge or out of town, make sure and call the Chamber a few days before to get the official list and map of all the garage sales! Not only that, but you can also join us at the car show downtown!

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Welcome to the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation.

Breckenridge, a thriving North Central Texas community is home to approximately 6,000 friendly people, and gateway to West Texas with a vast range of recreational opportunities. Breckenridge, the "county seat" of Stephens County, was established in 1876. The great 1920's oil boom exploded and changed the Breckenridge population from 1,500 to 30,000 in 12 months with hundreds of oil derricks sprouting within the city limits. Breckenridge has rich oil history and was once labeled The Fastest Growing and Busiest Oil City in the U.S.A.

Presently, the economy is based on ranching, oil and gas, small manufacturing, service business, and a greatly expanded recreation business. Breckenridge is located at the intersection of U.S. Hwy 183 and U.S. Hwy 180, which is 100 miles west of Ft. Worth. Breckenridge is an official Texas Main Street City. It still has its original red brick streets downtown. The downtown buildings constructed mainly during the 1920's oil boom feature red brick along with native sandstone. The Stephens County Courthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic places.

 
Climate
Annual average temperature: 64.6
Monthly average high temperature: 84.1
Monthly average low temperature: 43.3
Annual average precipitation: 26"
Annual average snowfall: 1.8"
Elevation: 1,220'

Public education in Breckenridge is provided by the Breckenridge Independent School District. The BISD serves a total of 840 square miles in Stephens county and is comprised of three elementary schools (K-6), one junior high, (7-8), and one senior high school (9-12). Kindergarten is offered to all five year olds. In addition, the BISD includes a gifted and talented program. Special educated is also available to preschool students through the early childhood program. Enrollment is approximately 1,700. North and East Elementary schools have been granted an Exemplary Rating!

Breckenridge has an extension campus of Texas State Technical College. They offer a variety of technical education courses including: Environmental Science, LVN Nursing, MT-Paramedic, Information Management, continuing education, and distance learning through Midwestern State University.

In addition, nearly 600 businesses and over 35 churches offer their services to the area and its citizens, while over 100 civic clubs and groups offer participation in a broad range of community activities for every member of the family.

Stephens Memorial Hospital, a licensed 54-bed facility, offers quality medical care to the community, and has five local physicians and surgeons on its permanent medical staff. Contracted doctors provide specialized medical services. A local ambulance service provides patient transportation to and from the hospital as needed.

Plenty of desirable housing is available and - thanks to local law enforcement agencies - Breckenridge enjoys a low crime rate. The Breckenridge Fire Department, a paid full time entity, provides superior service for a community of this size.




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Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce  |   100 East Elm PO Box 1466  |   Breckenridge, TX 76424
Phone:  254.559.2301