Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce

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.

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

Oldham County Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture

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 visitor’s 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

Royal Inn, Wildorado

Restaurants

Boot Hill Saloon & Grill, Vega

Hickory Inn, Vega

Dairy Queen, Vega

MidPoint Cafe and Gift Shop, Adrian

Oldham County Interesting Facts

Oldham County is larger than the state of Rhode Island, measuring 50 miles by 30 miles. It 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. The population is 2,185 according to the 2000 Census —almost one square mile for every person, with 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. It’s the 7th sunniest area in the United States.

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. It’s home to western novelist Sam Brown, published by photographer Paula Chamblee and author Shelly Armitage. It’s also home to Old Tascosa and Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. Boys & girls now live and are educated where Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, Colonel Charles Goodnight, and Sam Houston’s son once rode in a wild cow town.

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

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

Panhandle Plains Historical Museum

Located in Canyon, Texas, 15 minutes south of Amarillo on I-27, the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum is the largest history museum in Texas. The Museum contains 22 galleries and 2 million articles on subjects including petroleum, art, textiles, archeology, and transportation.

For more information contact the Panhandle-Plains Historical Musem

806.651.2244

www.panhandleplains.org

Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce

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 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

Tomato Graphics

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