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FEATURES PLUS 6

Note from the City Manager

Note from the Superintendent

Note from the Chamber

Map

Elected Officials

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Advertiser Index

Breckenridge: The Mural Capital of Texas

Breckenridge's local museum brings history to life

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Bringing culture to the city like no one else can

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Welcome t o Breckenridge The Breckenridge Economic Development Corporation, the Breckenridge Industrial Foundation, City of Breckenridge, and Stephens County, combine to work diligently with existing industry, and to attract new business and industry to our vibrant community. The Breckenridge EDC was created to fund industrial development projects such as business infrastructure, manufacturing and research and development, along with job training, and the promotion of new or expanded business developments. Overall economic growth, through business and industry diversiﬁcation, is paramount for our local, rural economy. The Breckenridge EDC is fully committed to developments that will create job opportunities to build a strong economic base, raise the standard of living, and improve the quality of life for our residents.

WHAT CAN THE BEDC OFFER YOU? Custom tailored incentive packages for business, industry, and affordable housing Revolving Loan Fund Site Selection Assistance Community Improvement Grants Quality of Life Projects

As the new CEO & Executive Director of the BEDC, I am working diligently to coordinate and lead economic development efforts including a long-term economic development strategic plan, marketing and brand awareness for Breckenridge and its business atmosphere, as well as identifying much needed community improvements, such as revitalization of our welcome signs, restoration of our murals, and inspiring development in our historic downtown. If you are looking to expand or relocate your business, Breckenridge is a great place to start! We have capable staff ready to help establish your business in the Mural Capital of Texas. Join me in building a better Breckenridge!

Colton L. Buckley CEO, Executive Director

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Letter from the City Manager

CITY OFFICES 105 N ROSE AVENUE BRECKENRIDGE, TX 76424 254-559-8287

The world has experienced unprecedented changes and the city of Breckenridge is no exception. The city has been more fortunate than most. Our community has come through the retirement of our City Manager, revenue shortfalls forcing the reduction of service, many administrative trials and tribulations, the pandemic, winter weather, flooding, and staffing shortages. Despite the last year, we have managed to actually turn the negatives into positives. We have been able to qualify for more projects and grants, as well as, receiving funding from federal programs. The federal funding is only provided through the form of reimbursement, and has strict requirements on what and how these funds can be used. We have been able to secure our offices and provide surveillance; update commission chambers to go paperless; improve capability of virtual meetings; provide updated PPE for our first responders; provide sanitizing stations for the park; make repairs to the pool (ongoing); improve and repair numerous water and sewer line; replace old, exhausted vehicles and equipment (ongoing); receive a grant for a police vehicle; qualify to apply for DWSRF, drinking water state revolving fund loan with partial loan forgiveness; qualify to apply for CWSRF, clean water state revolving fund loan with partial loan forgiveness; receive more federal funds to do a complete city-wide meter replacement; receive more federal funds to update the WWTP headworks; apply to TWDB for infiltration study; and discuss possible ESD, Emergency Services District. Community growth is upon us; many permits pulled for updates to existing homes and businesses; and property that the city has had signed over for clean-up and/or destruction of dangerous structures, have sold and are back on the taxroll. These buyers are building new residential and commercial facilities. Going into our 2021-22 budget year will bring more changes, including additional revenues that will provide incentives to maintain a stable and loyal workforce, allow for more infrastructure improvements, and bring in more sales tax and allow additional funding for street repairs. We are enthusiastic about the changes and the growth that is coming to Breckenridge. The city employees would like to thank the citizens for their understanding and patience during these trying times. We hope that pride in our community will continue to grow and that together we can come through ANY trials and tribulations that may come our way. "Rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance produces character; and character produces hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us” (Romans 5:3-5).

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Letter from the Superintendent Independent School District

Over the past year, we have seen many “once-in-a-lifetime” events in Breckenridge ISD. We struggled through a global pandemic. We had “remote learning” that caused us all to re-think how we did our jobs. We survived a winter storm like I have never seen before. We have faced many challenges, but that is not what I want to talk about. I want to look into the future of BISD. Over the past several months, we have had the opportunity to have some meaningful conversations with staff, parents, and community members about what BISD is, what BISD should be, and what BISD could be. I am excited about the new direction our district will be taking. Beginning in the Fall of 2021, BISD will operate under a new “strategic plan” which has been developed by a committee of staff, families, and community members. The mission of Breckenridge ISD is to educate and empower every student to reach maximum potential for life beyond school. Our strategic plan is designed to help BISD move toward the new district vision: Creating a Culture of Excellence!

DISTRICT OFFICE 208 N MILLER STREET BRECKENRIDGE, TX 76424 254-522-9600

The strategic plan has four priorities. The first priority is Exceptional Student Performance. We want our students to be successful in the classroom, in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, and ultimately in becoming college-ready, career-ready or military-ready upon graduation. Next our district wants a High Performing and Engaged Workforce. We need to get our employees connected to our community and increase our retention rate, especially among our high performing staff members. Our third priority is Impactful Family and Community Partnerships. Our community wants BISD to become a “destination district.” A district where educators want to be. A district where people are waiting in line to get an opportunity to go to for. It will take efforts from our local community as well as the school district to make that happen. Finally, our last priority is Effective and Efficient Operations and Financial Stewardship. We want to be very transparent with how the district handles the tax-payer’s money. We want our facilities, our systems, and our processes and procedures to be the very best in the business. We look forward to a new school year where BISD students and staff members can put their best foot forward and show everyone what Buckaroo Pride really is! And we hope each of you will come along for the ride to make BISD the best it can be!

Bryan W. Allen, Superintendent BISD

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Letter from the Executive Director Chamber of Commerce

On behalf of the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce, I would like to welcome you to Breckenridge! Whether you are visiting for the day, looking for a new place to call home, or you’re already a resident, Breckenridge is full of opportunities. As a Chamber, we are creating new opportunities to help our members thrive and grow including business referrals, networking and continued education. Our goal is to provide a strong, vibrant economy, thus improving the quality of life for our community. We encourage local spending and love to share in the success of our members. From baiting a hook at Hubbard Creek Lake, hunting excursions, shopping, annual festivals and viewing exquisite dresses at the Fine Arts Center, we cover a wide range of interest.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 100 E ELM STREET BRECKENRIDGE, TX 76424 254-559-2301

Be sure to take time and shop our boutiques for unique finds. Don’t forget our lumber and hardware stores also offer a variety of not only staple items, but unique finds as well. For more information, including a list of the great dining experiences, feel free to stop by or call the Chamber! We look forward to making your stay longer than you planned!

Carrie Holson, Chamber Executive Director

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The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is proud to welcome guests to Breckenridge, Texas! We are located at 100 East Elm Street and are always ready to provide resources for visitors and UHVLGHQWV 7KLV LV DQ H[FLWLQJ YLEUDQW DUHD ÀOOHG ZLWK DZDUG ZLQQLQJ PHGLFDO KHDOWKFDUH IDFLOLWLHV ERRPLQJ LQGXVWU\ XQLTXH VKRSSLQJ GLQLQJ DPSOH ÀVKLQJ KXQWLQJ DQG HFOHFWLF DUW FXOWXUH Located in Stephens County, Breckenridge is nestled alongside the beautiful Hubbard Creek Lake, and LV MXVW D VKRUW GULYH IURP WKH 'DOODV )RUW :RUWK 0HWURSOH[ )RU WKRVH ZKR FKRRVH WR Á\ LQ 6WHSKHQV &RXQW\ $LUSRUW %.' RIIHUV D IRRW UXQZD\ DQ DXWRPDWHG ZHDWKHU REVHUYDWLRQ V\VWHP KRXU IXHO VHUYLFH // -HW $ DQG SLORW FRQWURO UXQZD\ OLJKWLQJ The community takes great pride in being home to prestigious academic institutions including Texas State Technical College and a Texas Education Agency “Recognized” school system. Our Buckaroo spirit can be felt and seen throughout the town. Breckenridge is a great place to live, work, play, and do business! In a feature edition of “Drive Across Texas,” Pat Waters stated he drives all across Texas and comes to Breckenridge often. Waters said, “It’s an awesome West Texas town with a community that bonds together.” The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce’s networking and local community calendars are full of RSSRUWXQLWLHV WR PHHW QHZ SHRSOH VRFLDOL]H DQG HQMR\ IDPLO\ IULHQGV FROOHDJXHV :H DUH FHUWDLQ RXU local amenities and West Texas hospitality will make you want to stay longer than you planned!

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THE 5 MURAL CAPITAL OF TEXAS

Breckenridge, Texas Known as the “Mural Capital of Texas,” Breckenridge is home to almost a dozen murals across town. With murals dedicated to the city’s history, culture and tradition, it may seem like there is a mural for any occasion in Breckenridge.

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From late night football games, to life before the city was incorporated in the 1920s, to murals that pay homage to what Breckenridge once was, the murals help act as a glimpse into history. From Boomtown Breckenridge, to the Dynamo of the West, Breckenridge’s history is on full display on the faces of these murals. 21-22 Breckenridge Community Guide

While it’s hard to track down the artist for each and every one of the 11 murals, artist Billy Ines takes home the honor of having painted several of them. Ines was inspired from several photos taken in black and white throughout Breckenridge’s history. These photos came from local legend Basil Clemons, who not only helped pioneer colored photographs,

but took thousands of photos of the buildings, events and people during his time. After Breckenridge had acquired several of them over the years, those close with the city applied to the state to be anointed as the “Mural Capital of Texas.” This was made official January 2001. Though, the city’s development in

this regard isn’t all complete. A few of the murals have only been around for a decade or so and one is currently being restored. The murals are scattered around downtown, with some even in earshot of each other. See if you can find them using the map provided.

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Immerse Yourself in History

The Swenson Memorial Museum brings history to life.

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Breckenridge, banks and buckaroos all take center-stage at the Swenson Memorial Museum, whose goal above all else is to preserve and chronicle the history of Stephens County and the area it calls home. Being located in the heart of Walker Street, Swenson is equipped to do just this. The museum and its history While the goal of the museum is to maintain history, it has been a part of history itself. The museum is housed in the old First National Bank building on Walker Street in Breckenridge. First National Bank moved across the street, to the old Burch Hotel, in the mid-70s. In response to the new vacancy, a group from town wanted to preserve the history of the area. As a result, the museum was opened on the U.S.’s 21-22 Breckenridge Community Guide

bicentennial, July 4, 1976. The center gets by with three employees and a series of volunteers. Peter Swenson, who the museum is named after, left some oil income to the center, which helped support the museum for years. While there is still some money that comes in from that stream, it’s not as much as it used to be, as the oil boom has since left Breckenridge. Now the museum mostly receives its money from local donations, grants, the United Fund and as of late, the city and county, which are in their first year of funding. Swenson Board President Lyn Clark estimated the museum’s yearly expenses sit at about $25,000 annually. Due to its location in the old bank, the museum has been able to imbed itself into the history of the area. In the center of the lobby sits what used to be old bank teller windows. If you catch the light just right, you can see the imprints of where people used to stand all those years ago.

Breckenridge itself is named after John C. Breckinridge, who served as vice president under the 15th President of the U.S. James Buchanan. Once the confederate states seceded, he became the Secretary of War for the confederate. He was, and still is, the youngest vice president ever to serve office. “The name is misspelled,” Clark said. “Somewhere there was a problem with the spelling.” Before it became Breckenridge though, it started out as Picketville in 1854. The museum has a section dedicated to chronicling the town’s early days and has diaries from a couple of the residents that gives insight into the lives of the community. Picketville was located at the base of Donkey Mountain, which sits north of Breckenridge on the east side of U.S. Highway 183. In its heyday, Breckenridge used to be an oil center, housing up to 30,000 people at one point in time. But after the oil left, the people went with it, onto the next oil boom. - 13 -

The exhibits The museum consists of two stories of accessible exhibits. In what used to be the bank teller windows now stands scaled replicas of the Native Americans and how Stephens County used to be. The Native American heritage is something Swenson has paid tribute to in several of their exhibits. Other displays include military memorabilia, which shows uniforms, photos and trinkets used by Stephens County veterans in each of the main wars dating back through the 20th century. “(The museum) is dedicated to Stephens County,” Clark said. “Everything in here has a connection to the county.” On the top floor, you’ll find several rooms that resemble old offices of past residents of Stephens County, such as lawyers and doctors. There’s also a room with old toys from past lives, and glasswork from the Great Depression. Sports has also been given attention, as several displays on both floors have old Buckaroo uniforms and letterman jackets. Banners, pennants, photos and trophies line these exhibits, including a display for the late Jerry Tubbs, who passed away in 2012, but in his lifetime cemented himself as a local legend. Tubbs played and won championships with the Breckenridge Buckaroos, then won national titles - 14 -

with the University of Oklahoma, winning all 31 games he played in during his time from 1954 to 1956. He then went on to become the first round pick for the Chicago Cardinals in 1957 and ended up spending the bulk of his career with the Dallas Cowboys, who started as an expansion team in 1960. He was with them until 1967 and coached the team’s linebackers for 21 years, winning two Super Bowls and competing in five. Other knick-knacks and items in the museum that show it’s history and age include several old bank vaults that have been repurposed into archives of historical documents for anyone wanting to come in and research. The story of Stephens County and Breckenridge cannot be told without Basil Clemons, who was a photographer born in Alabama, but made his living in Breckenridge. It’s estimated that around 20,000 photos from Clemons are housed at the University of Texas at Arlington. Clark said Clemons lived and developed his photos out of a vardo, commonly called a gypsy wagon. He is credited with being one of the first to discover how to make colorized photos. In 1936, Clemons received an offer from Eastman Kodak Company for his secret, but promptly turned it down. “He would not sell it to Kodak, he refused,” Clark said. “He said, ‘I

discovered it, you can discover it.’” He kept his money in his boot and took photos that captured the history of Breckenridge Boomtown. The museum has several photos of him and his work, including some of him just laying out in his wagon. Some of this work includes his experimentation with color and panoramas of the town. There is also a photo of the landscape of Stephens County showing all the oil rigs during the boom. Pat Dudley Green, who works at the museum, said there were around 1,400 oil rigs at the time. The museum has also given attention to the old businesses that used to occupy Breckenridge, including some that still do. R.E. Dye Manufacturing, which was established around 1919, is still standing today. Other businesses that tell the story of the past include multiple old dairies, a jeweler, First National Bank and the Breckenridge American, which was established in 1920. There was also an architect named David Castle, who was based out of Abilene, Texas. He was responsible for the design of several buildings in Breckenridge and Stephens County, including the Burch Hotel, First Baptist Church, City Hall and a section of Dye Manufacturing, which before being incorporated into Dye’s, served numerous purposes. 21-22 Breckenridge Community Guide

The future of maintaining the past Clark said the hardest part of maintaining the museum is the upkeep, especially in terms of finances. “This is a 100-year-old building,” Clark said. “The upkeep is tremendous on it.... It’s constant maintenance.” This has been made even more difficult with recent events. A few years back, the museum was broken into and vandalized. However, the vandals came from the upper floor through a fire escape and found themselves unable to go downstairs, meaning their damage was contained to the second floor. “Our bid to clean was $25,000,” Clark said. “Supposedly they would pay $14,000 and we only got $100.” One plan for the future is right next door, attached to Swenson, which is an oil museum that is currently closed. Clark said there is some work left to be done in it, namely cleaning. She said once it is cleaned, it’ll be open to the public again. The museum also owns a garage near the building. Green said the hope for the future is to eventually renovate and turn it into an exhibit for old farm equipment. But their first priority still remains the oil museum. To set up the farm exhibit would require them to

fi x the leaking roof, which Green estimated would cost around $30,000. Despite the hangups, Clark and Green are happy with the museum’s success and estimate they see anywhere from 150 to 200 people per month. Clark added not a week goes by where they don’t have someone bring in items they want to donate. “They bring (items) to us because they know we’re going to take care of them,” Clark said. Swenson is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. You can find the museum, right off Walker Street, in the old First National Bank building.

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A century on stage The National Theatre has been a beacon of Breckenridge since its early days. Located on Walker Street, the theatre has had a history of trial, celebration, expansion and restoration.

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The National Theatre was built in 1921. Shortly after completion, it burned down and was rebuilt the next year. Over the decades, it has changed its name and gone through multiple owners. In the latter part of the 20th century, the theatre ended up vacant. This lasted long enough for the roof to fall in, which prompted a large cleanup. It was during this time that the Friends of Historic Breckenridge, a non-profit organization formed to develop an interest in our community’s history and to encourage the restoration of existing buildings to their original architectural facades, became involved. The group produced a play titled “Planes, Trains, and Crude

Oil.” The play was performed for attendees with no roof overhead. This was done with a small stage and assembled dressing rooms using curtains. “It was a fabulous play, and it was done several times,” Becky Payne, former FOHB president, said. Walking inside the doors of the theatre, you first enter a lobby area that has doors on both the left and the right of the box office. On the wall, directly ahead, sits a plaque with a list of names and several stars on both sides of it with more. These stars and plaques pay homage to the benefactors of the facility. Through the doors up ahead awaits the theatre itself. More than 200 seats face the stage, while 21-22 Breckenridge Community Guide

dimmed lights run down the wall. The stage at the other end sits open and ready to put on a show for someone who may wander through the doors. To the right of the lobby is a room with a kitchen and area for people to mingle for a type of gettogether. The theatre regularly hosts events and offers rentals for parties. To the left of the lobby sits Mike’s Bar. Photos and art line the wall and show a peek into the past of what was. Today, there sits a television behind the bar, as well as the popcorn machine and velvet rope for people to line up and grab their snacks before the show. Hidden in the back are dressing rooms, storage closets, and supply rooms. There is also a grand piano carefully covered in the back that was used for performances in the past. When FOHB took over in the 1990s, neither of the wings to the left and right were part of the theater. But Payne said when they took over the facility, they had an immediate need to build bathrooms, which made it a priority to secure one of the wings. When they began restoring the building, they started with the roof. Then other things, such as the stage, curtains, facade, came next. In 2015 new plush chairs were added to the theatre. And in 2018, a fundraiser was held to upgrade the theatre’s projector new cinema-quality one. After surviving the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and having to cancel numerous performances, the theatre is ready to step back into action. Under the leadership of FOHB’s new board president, Bo Asher, the board spent the last two years raising the funds necessary to upgrade the theatre’s lighting system. In May of 2021, the new state-of-art lighting installation project was completed. In the summer of 2022, FOHB will begin another fundraising campaign to bring a new surround sound setup to the theatre. After over a year of being, the theatre happily resumed shows in July 2021.

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a BIG world inside a small town Breckenridge Fine Arts Center brings culture to the city like no one else can.

A spirit that expands across history and nations lives within the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center. But regardless of its expansive reach across the country, the goal has always been the same: to bring quality art and culture from a big world to the small town. The museum is host to several exhibits, some permanent and some on loan. Those on loan usually stay at the BFAC for about a month to six weeks. They’ve hosted exhibits such as priceless Aztec relics, which date back to the time when Jesus walked the earth. Director Shalon Taylor Wilson said

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these relics were dug up around 1522 in Costa Rica. Another exhibit Wilson said they will be hosting eventually is a Texas History exhibit, which will premier in March 2020 and will coincide with Texas History Month. Wilson has been on the job for a little more than a year, but said if she could afford to, she’d work the facility for free. The job comes with a busy schedule, and Wilson has been instrumental in bringing and booking exhibits. “I’m booked well into 2020,” Wilson said.

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Their collection Their permanent collection consists of bronzed sculptures, varying in size. Sculptures of titans in many different poses line the west wing of the building. Other items in the permanent collection include Russian portraits of Texas hero Sam Houston and Robert E. Lee, found inside Breckenridge High School years ago. Perhaps the accent of the BFAC’s permanent collection is their doll exhibit, which is a room that has almost 750 dolls displayed behind glass cases. The dolls vary in origin and design, including some that have heads made of mummified apples. Other dolls include the original Disney dolls, with Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Wilson said the dolls come from all over the world and from all different time periods. Leading into the room is a hall-

way with pastels of dolls hanging from the wall, almost creating a pathway that leads the visitor to the shrine in the 1,300 square-foot room. Wilson said the doll collection is potentially the most revered in the building. She said people from all over the country come to see it. “(Those groups of people) will say, ‘We’ve only read about the dolls you have here,’” Wilson said. “‘Here we can see them.’” Adding to the dolls are replica houses and rooms detailed with oldtimey furnishings. There are also mini rugs and quilts in them, which were actually stitched and quilted in a similar manner to real-world items. Wilson said when kids visit the museum a common game she has them play is a version of I-Spy, where she will name a detail within the replica rooms and challenge the

children to find it first. “Every time I come in here, I see something I’ve never seen before,” Wilson said. Other permanent collection that shows off the ritzy side of the facility are the Texas Festival Dresses. These dresses extend onto the floor and are decorated with extravagant jewelry, patterns and themes. The dresses can run to about $30,000 and must weigh at least 70 pounds. Mannequins don the dresses behind glass walls in a room that is motion detected and temperature controlled in order to maintain the integrity of the dresses. The motion detection keeps the dresses materials from being bleached by the light. Wilson said it takes a team of three to six people a full year to make one dress. The oldest one in collection dates back to 1951.

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Bringing the world to Breckenridge As far as events, Wilson said the largest one by far is the Annual Juried Show. This year will mark the 28th show and will have artists from all over the country, and in some cases the world, send in work to try and nab a spot in the museum’s showcase. Wilson said the BFAC will put out advertising all over the United States. Those interested will send photos of their work to Wilson, who will then send those to the juror that had previously been selected. The juror will choose about 100 pieces of work from the bunch, which can be up to a few hundred depending on the year. The museum at that point will give away $5,000 in awards. This is where the museum will

host their jury award reception, which is no stranger to having artists fly out from all over the country. “When I first started working here, I had some artists come in for the jury show,” Wilson said. “They were from the area and they had been chosen for the show... Two or three of them said, ‘I can’t believe I made the show. Everyone in the art world knows if you make the Breckenridge show, you’ve made it.’” The center also caters to the community in a variety of ways. The BFAC also houses a workshop center, which can work as a conference room. It comes with a full kitchen and is available for a number of events, including family reunions or get-togethers.

At its roots The BFAC is a non-profit and is run by the Breckenridge Fine Arts and Library Foundation. Wilson said she could not guess how much money it took to run the facility, but outside of the board they survive on donations and local help, including some help from the city. In March, BFAC hosted its annual Casino Night, which Wilson said was the largest fundraiser for them during the year. In the future, Wilson hopes to eventually be able to write grants and put the museum over the top monetarily, allowing them to give back to the community. Above all else, Wilson said her goal was to create a welcoming atmosphere and image for those in the community. She wants children to grow up with the museum and know the value it brings. As far as Wilson’s path, she said she never anticipated taking this road to BFAC. Wilson graduated from Abilene Christian University with a degree in Biology and Microbiology. But as she was finishing, she said she fell in love with caring for special needs children, which was what her Masters degree was focused on. It wasn’t until her sister was pregnant that she found her calling in the art world. Her sister found these small paintings of colorful donkeys and wanted Wilson to try and paint them for her nursery. Prior to this, Wilson had

no idea how to paint. In response, Wilson reached out to the original artist of the donkeys to ask her permission, as she wasn’t sure what legal ramifications existed, if any. “(The artist) wrote back and said, ‘You get after it, you have a ball and you let me know how it goes,’” Wilson said. “She was so cool. I couldn’t believe it.” This led Wilson to begin painting more and more, to the point where today she has paintings hanging up in places all around the world, saying because of the internet and God. These countries include Peru, Germany, France, Australia and all over the U.S. Wilson said she isn’t sure what genre of painting she would be classified as, but said her understanding is something along the lines of abstract impressionism. Some of her subjects include floral, Native American Chiefs and horses. When picking art, Wilson said she cannot let her own biases get in the way of choosing what to display. She said her job is to bring art and variety to Breckenridge. She’s had displays from abstract, to western pieces, to water colors. “I’m not kidding, every day I thank God that I get to do this job,” Wilson said. “I love everything I get to do and it’s something different every day.”

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Business Directory A A&M Air Conditioning 203 Lowell Ave .............................254-559-8186 ABC Printing & Oﬃce Supply 139 E. Walker...............................254-559-3561 A1 Quality Plumbing .......................254-559-9405 ACE Services 1345 Hwy. 180 E .........................254-559-9602 Adams Real Estate Solutions 125 W. Walker..............................254-559-1313 Adriana’s 126 S. Court.................................254-559-3434 Aero Coatings 2595 CR 229 ...............................254-559-6090 Allstar Fuel 200 N. Breckenridge Ave ...............254-559-2722 Allsups Convenience Store, No. 302 511 W. Walker..............................254-559-2621 Americas Best Inn 3111 W. Walker St .......................254-559-6502 Animal Medical Clinic 1462 Hwy. 180 E .........................254-559-9739 Apostolic Lighthouse Church 1509 E. Walker.............................254-559-6077 Armadillo Ice 307 W. Walker..............................254-559-1515 Arnot Oil Company, LLC 101 E. Walker...............................254-559-3661 Assembly of God Church 810 E. Elm ...................................254-559-8436 Austin Finance 3428 N. 1st..................................254-559-8999

B BBL Ltd. 300 N. Breckenridge Ave ...............254-559-3355 B&D Enterprises 203 E. 2nd St ...............................254-559-3767 BFI 1548 FM 287...............................254-559-4041 Badger Rotary Drilling ....................254-559-3361 Baker Petrolite 2343 Hwy. 183 N.........................254-559-6164 Bar W Electric and Welding 2723 CR 164 ...............................254-559-5664 The Bargain Box 124 S. Breckenridge .....................254-559-9090 BASA Resources 566 FM 2231 E ............................254-559-3366 Basic Energy Services 3415 W. Walker................. 254-559-8122/5290 Baxley Auto Lube & Tire Center 320 W. Walker..............................254-559-2565 Baxley Flooring 308 W. Walker..............................254-559-2214 - 30 -

Bayer Motor Co. 601 W. Walker..............................254-559-2266 Bendorf Services & Supply Co. 328 E. Walker...............................254-559-5419 Bertie & Otif 207 W. Walker..............................254-559-1300 Bethany Baptist Church 1911 W. Walker............................254-559-5083 Bethel Baptist Church 805 S. James ...............................254-559-2072 Betty Hardwick Center 1612 W. Walker...................................522-3490 24-hr. Crisis Intake Line .................800-758-3344 Beyond Faith Hospice LLC 101 W. Walker..............................254-559-2200 Big Country Plumbing 3319 W. Walker............................254-559-7468 Blake Johnson Insurance Company 107 E. Dyer ..................................254-559-5477 Blast Dance Company 2230 Hwy. 180 E ................................212-9441 Blue Heating & Cooling 1205 W. Lindsey St.......................254-559-4901 Boggs Backhoe Service 1618 Hwy. 183 N.........................254-559-1172 Borets 1586 Hwy. 180 E .............. 254-559-5502/5733 The Bouquet 119 E. Walker...............................254-559-7461 BPO Elks #1480 FM 2231 ......................................254-559-3555 Breath E-Z Healthcare 801 E. Walker...............................254-559-8691 Breck Airways Inc. 622 CR 150 .................................254-559-2515 Breck Operating Corp. 300 N. Breck Ave ..........................254-559-3355 Breck Welding Supply 215 N. Veale ................................254-559-9460 Breckenridge American 114 E. Elm ...................................254-559-5412 Breckenridge Apartments 137 Shirley Court .........................254-559-2574 Breckenridge Auto & Engine Supply 1811 W. Walker............................254-559-8241 Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce 100 E. Elm ...................................254-559-2301 Breckenridge Interbank 301 W. Walker..............................254-559-3333 Breckenridge Country Club 4111 W. Walker............................254-559-3466 Breckenridge Dental 111 W. Walker..............................254-559-2420 Breckenridge Donuts 1116 E. Walker.............................254-559-9888

Breckenridge Economic Development Corp. 100 E. Elm ...................................254-559-6228 Breckenridge Fine Arts Center 207 N. Breckenridge Ave ...............254-559-6602 Breckenridge Geophysical 2301 Hwy. 180 E .........................254-559-7566 Breckenridge Housing Authority 911 N. Payne ...............................254-559-5996 Breckenridge Independent School District Breckenridge High School 500 W. Lindsey .............................254-559-2231 Breckenridge Junior High School 502 W. Lindsey .............................254-212-4311 District Services/Maintenance & Transportation 907 Hwy. 183 N...........................254-559-6541 East Elementary 1310 E. Elm .................................254-559-6531 Food Service 907 Hwy. 183 N...........................254-559-9707 South Elementary 1001 W. Elliott .............................254-559-6554 Superintendent's Oﬃce 208 N. Miller ................................254-559-2278 Breckenridge Laser Wash 1716 W. Walker............................254-559-9087 Breckenridge Library 209 N. Breckenridge Ave ...............254-559-5505 Breckenridge Lions Club PO Box 967 ..................................254-559-8002 Breckenridge Manor Apartments 200 N. Palmer ..............................254-559-8844 Breckenridge Medical Center 103 S. Hartford ............................254-559-3363 Breckenridge Medical Supply 801 E. Walker...............................254-559-2345 Breckenridge Minit Mart 900 E. Walker...............................254-559-2306 Breckenridge Petroleum 1217 Hwy. 180 E .........................254-559-2722 Breckenridge Post Oﬃce 123 W. Williams ...........................254-559-2877 Breckenridge Rental & Sales 1815 W. Walker............................254-559-3306 Breckenridge Rotary Club PO Box 183 ..................................254-559-3311 Breckenridge Smile Center 1905 W. Walker............................254-559-2122 Breckenridge Tanks 828 Industrial Loop 287 ...............254-559-2123 Brico Oil, Inc. 230 E. Walker...............................254-559-2203 Bridgeport Truck Manufacturing 1310 Brown Rd ............................254-559-2533 Bridgeview RV Park & Campground 5300 Hwy. 180 W ........................254-559-8582

Brush Creek Mercantile 6882 Hwy. 180 ............................254-559-1155 Bubba’s Plumbing & Portable Toilets 4250 CR 326 ...............................254-559-8542 Buckaroo Burgers 3075 W. Walker............................254-559-0515 Buckaroo Foundation Repair ...........254-559-1305 Buddy's Bail Bonds............... 254-559-3786/1919 Buddy's Self Storage .......................254-559-4414 Buﬀalo RV Park 2833 W. Walker............................254-559-3000 Bunkhouse Divas Boutique & Company 3402 W. Walker............................325-721-1637

C CD Muffler & Wrecker Service 700 N. Breckenridge Ave ...............254-559-2390 CVS Pharmacy 1501 W. Walker................. 254-559-3341/8111 Caddo Creek Corp. 1311 W. Walker............................254-559-2796 Calvary Baptist Church 401 S. Camden ............................254-559-7364 Canyon Road Barn & Grill 5790 FM 3418.............................254-559-2400 CARR City & Rural Rides ..................800-710-2277 Cavalry Resources & Construction ...940-282-2055 Cedar Creek Taxidermy 800 E. Walker...............................254-559-4700 Certified Auto Glass 719 W. Walker..............................254-559-6415 City of Breckenridge Animal Shelter 601 N. Dubois ..............................254-559-1194 Cemetery 1301 E. Elliott ..............................254-559-2075 City Offices 105 N. Rose .................................254-559-8287 Convenience Station Industrial Loop..............................254-559-5258 Fire Department 120 W. Elm ..................................254-559-6242 Garage & Warehouse 609 N. Dubois .............................254-559-5630 Municipal Court Judge 120 W. Elm ..................................254-559-2160 Police Station 210 E. Dyer ..................................254-559-2211 Senior Citizens Center 210 N. Smith ...............................254-559-8742 Swimming Pool 601 E. Walker...............................254-559-6370 Waste Water Treatment 1548 FM 287...............................254-559-5891 Water Treatment Plant 510 S. Breckenridge Ave ...............254-559-2398

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Business Directory Water Office 105 N. Rose .................................254-559-7249 Chemplex LC 69 FM 576 W ...............................254-559-9030 Chicken Express 922 W. Walker..............................254-559-5590 Church of Breckenridge 405 Sunset Blvd ...........................254-559-9790 Church of Christ 1314 W. Jeannette .......................254-559-5001 Church of God 807 E. Dyer ..................................254-559-9417 Circle K Apartments 1100 E. Hullum ............................254-559-9897 Classy with a Little Sass 1110 W. Walker............................254-246-1117 Clay’s Welding & Tire Service 232 E. Walker...............................254-559-3790 Clear Path Home Care 1515 W. Walker............................254-559-2030 Clearly Petroleum 1000 E. Walker.............................254-559-7565 Code Enforcement Department 105 N. Rose .................................254-559-2209 Colour Junkie 122 S. Court.................................325-338-3069 Comanche Electric Coop 14216 CR 152 .............................254-559-2471 Conoco 1602 W. Walker............................254-559-3484 Conquistador Apartments 1101 W. Elliott .............................254-559-6792 Cook's Compression Service 3429 W. Walker............................254-559-9952 Cope's Auto Repair 2460 Hwy. 183 S .........................254-559-3662 County Veterans Service Officer Hwy. 180 E ..................................254-559-3612 Covenant Tabernacle 6 Willowick...................................254-559-6500 Craig's Roofing 10317 CR 197 .............................254-559-9740 Crazy W Steam’n Wash ...................254-559-2700 Cricket Wireless 1206 W. Walker............................800-274-2538 Cutters Salon 1108 N. Breckenridge Ave .............254-559-1533

D D&S Aerial Spraying........................940-864-2456 Dairy Queen of Breckenridge 1813 W. Walker............................254-559-3760 Dar Dar's Building Blocks 315 S. Miller ................................254-559-2011

De'Ja Vu Antiques 105 W. Walker..............................254-559-8158 Dell's Marine 6780 Hwy. 180 W ........................254-559-8333 Delta Oil & Gas Co. 1851 Hwy. 180 E .........................254-559-9841 Discount Tobacco 1212 W. Walker............................254-212-8089 Dollar Tree 3732 W. Walker............................254-559-2386 Double J Pipe Service 3221 Hwy. 180 E .........................254-559-3362 Down Hole Tubing Tester 2024 Hwy. 180 E .........................254-559-2571 Downtown Salon & Spa 135-A E. Walker ............................254-559-1832 Doyle Plumbing 809 E. Walker...............................254-559-8613 Dr. Goodall’s House 201 S. Geneva Ave .......................254-559-5451 Dragon Enterprises 109 Medina Ct .............................254-559-1600 Drillogix 3316 Hwy. 180 W ........................254-559-7247 Dye R E Manufacturing 207 W. Williams ...........................254-559-2268 Dye Water Conditioning 257 PR 1835, Cisco ......................254-559-1164

E E-Bonds 109 N. McAmis .............................254-559-5887 EDI 201 Caddo Ave .............................254-559-2025 Echols Energy LLC 1462 Hwy. 180 E .........................254-559-9421 Edward D. Jones 1513 W. Walker............................254-559-3326 Elliott Street Church of Christ 1701 W. Elliott .............................254-559-2558 Enbridge Energy Inc. 2375 FM 717 N ...........................254-559-2069 Energy Devices of Texas Inc. 201 Caddo Ave .............................254-559-2025 Environment Consultants Inc. 102 N. Court ................................254-559-6414 Ernie's Spanish Kitchen 2915 W. Walker............................254-559-8821 Excel Salon 1703 W. Walker............................254-559-2229 E Z Mart Stores Inc. #318 800 W. Walker..............................254-559-7396 Ezell Aviation 103 Apache Point .........................254-559-9035

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F FOAG Inc. 1235 Hwy. 180 E .........................254-559-3104 Fambro Animal Clinic 1516 CR 225 ...............................254-559-9639 Familias Mexican Restaurant 2600 W. Walker................. 254-559-5519/2521 Family Dollar Store 1200 W. Walker............................254-559-3693 Family Eye Clinic of Breckenridge 1510 W. Walker............................254-559-5431 Farmers Insurance Group 132 E. Walker...............................254-559-5104 First Baptist Church 301 S. Rose .................................254-559-2295 First Christian Church 101 E. Williams ............................254-559-2744 First National Bank 101 E. Walker...............................254-559-2222 First Presbyterian Church 1601 W. Elliott .............................254-559-2484 First United Methodist Church 419 W. Walker..............................254-559-8208 Five L Properties 129 W. Walker..............................254-559-9918 Five M Properties LP........................254-559-1529 Four H Feed 2456 Hwy. 180 E .........................254-559-5530 Four Points Inc. 304 N. Breckenridge Ave ...............254-559-2246 Friends of Historic Breckenridge 116 E. Walker...............................254-559-2074

G G&S General Machine 97 CR 150 ...................................254-559-2492 Galilee Factory Tortilla & Tacos 126 S. Court Ave ..........................254-559-3434 Gaylon's Body Shop 100 E. First ..................................254-559-3232 Gebo’s Farm & Ranch Supply 2900 W. Walker............................254-559-3331 Germania Farm Insurance & Herring Insurance 1511 W. Walker............................254-559-9411 Gloc Stimulation 1422 Hwy. 183 N.........................254-559-8500 Gold Stop 214 N. Breckenridge Ave ...............254-559-7070 Goodyear Tires-Roberts Tire & Auto 701 W. Walker..............................254-559-5446 Google’s Giggles 205 Pembrook..............................254-522-5115 Grace Temple Christian Fellowship 302 N. Parks ................................254-559-5185

Graham Savings/Breckenridge 1116 W. Walker............................254-559-8286 Griﬃn Resources LLP 1712 W. Walker............................254-559-6521 Gunsight Baptist Church 10674 Hwy. 183 S .......................254-559-1620

H H&H Employee Beneﬁts 13739 FM 1852...........................254-559-2250 H&H Garden Center 3005 W. Walker............................254-559-7389 H&R Block 2206 W. Walker............................254-559-7531 HBSN Investment Company 3700 Cactus Cove .........................254-559-9092 HTP Industries 126 E. Walker...............................254-559-2282 Hair Gone Wild 1108 N. Breckenridge Ave .............254-559-1533 Halliburton 1000 Industrial Pkwy ...................254-559-1400 Hanlon Gas Processing 212 N. Rose .................................254-559-2257 Happy Days Antiques 214 E. Walker...............................254-559-9724 Hatchett Real Estate 1811 W. Walker............................254-559-7247 Headhunters Beauty Shop 401 W. 3rd...................................254-559-3169 Heatley Surveying Co. 2410 Sha Lane.............................254-559-8914 Heidelburg Construction 906 E. Gaddis ...............................254-559-9409 Higginbotham-Bartlett Co. 3720 W. Walker............................254-559-2766 Hillcrest Cleaners 1610 W. Walker............................254-559-6671 Hitt Electric PO Box 645 ..................................254-559-9885 The Homestead House 9943 Stephens FR 1853...............325-945-2309 Hometown Brand Center 301 E. Walker...............................254-559-2114 Hospice of the Big Country ..............800-588-0300 Hwy. 183 Barber Shop 904 N. Breckenridge Ave ...............254-559-4059

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Business Directory IntegraCare Home Health Service 211 W. Walker..............................254-559-8780 Integrity Plumbing ..........................254-559-5100 Interstate Exploration 2301 Hwy. 180 E .........................254-559-7569

J J&J AC & Refrigeration ....................254-559-2335 J&J Oilﬁeld Electric Co. 405 E. Walker...............................254-559-2039 Jackson A-Clean Portable ................254-559-7101 Jackson Coin-Op Laundry 301 S. Breckenridge Ave ...............254-559-4414 Jackson Construction .......................254-559-7101 Jetta Septic Hauling ........................254-559-3056 Jon Trammel Gunsmithing & Sports 120 W. Walker..............................254-559-3455 John's Plumbing..............................254-559-5243 John Thompson Construction 9266 CR 178 ...............................254-559-8665 Jonell Filtration Products Inc. 900 Industrial Loop ......................254-559-7591 Jonesy's Drive-Thru 1618 Hwy. 183 N.........................254-559-1171 Junior Buckaroo Academy 110 N Graham Ave .......................254-559-1234

K K&S Air Conditioning 1012 E. Walker.............................254-559-2510 KLXK/KROO 107 E. Dyer ..................................254-559-6543 Keen Electric 811 E. Walker...............................254-559-2470 Kel-Abby Collision Center 328 E. Elm ...................................254-559-4771 Ken's Chicken & Fish 2116 W. Walker................. 254-559-8732/6912 Key Orthodontics 1822 W. Walker............................254-559-5571 Killion Well Service Inc. 101 E. Walker...............................254-559-3838 Kimble Oil Co ..................................254-559-2888 King Donuts & Coﬀee 201 E. Walker...............................817-350-1285 Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses 202 FM 3099 ...............................254-559-6830 Knox Oil Field Supply Inc 201 E. Williams ............................254-559-8228 Koinonia Counseling 101 E. Walker...............................254-559-8508

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L Ladybug Pest Control 1203 W. Walker............................254-559-5982 Lake Country Animal Clinic 146 CR 245 .................................254-559-3443 Lake Side Baptist Church 108 CR 221 .................................254-559-3722 Lawn Mowers & More 806 N. Breckenridge Ave ...............254-559-5573 Lazy TK Ranch .................................254-559-2448 Lee Bennie & Sons Dozers 800 S. Miller ................................254-559-3143 Legacy Health Care 300 S. Jackson Ave .......................254-559-2553 Lively Chiropractic Center 303 E. Walker...............................254-559-9464 The Lodge and RV Park ...................254-559-3013 Loggains Construction .....................254-559-7121 Lone Star Laundry 1021 W. Walker............................254-559-2583 Lone Star Measurement 506 E. Walker...............................254-559-7537 Lord's Old Time Gospel Church W. Elliott ......................................254-559-8051

M MIO Insurance Agency 132 E. Walker...............................254-559-5104 MLR Graphics 121 W. Walker..............................254-559-1108 Main Street Floral & Gift Shop 129 W. Walker..............................254-559-5397 Marjac Oil Company 328 E. Walker...............................254-559-5419 Masters Chiropractors 1224 W. Walker............................254-559-3880 McDonalds 3726 W. Walker............................254-559-3313 Meadowgreen Apartments 1800 W. Elliott .............................254-559-5568 Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home 415 W. Williams ...........................254-559-3311 Midwest Finance 1100 W. Walker............................254-559-1181 Midwest Storage 3317 W. Walker............................254-559-3900 Mike’s Alignment and Brakes 1167 Hwy. 180 E .........................254-559-2833 Mitchell Custom Guns ......................254-559-1551 Morehart Mortuary 1101 W. Walker............................254-559-5421 Morehart Metal Works 1086 FM 207......................................522-2191 Moreno Concrete Contractor 1010 W. Wall ...............................254-559-4897

Mt. Olive Baptist Church 518 S. Dunnigan ..........................254-559-2500 Muleshoe Ranch PO Box 1597 ................................254-559-9421 My Nail and Spa 123 S. Breckenridge .....................254-559-7506

N Necessity Baptist Church..................254-559-6775 The Nest Boutique 304 W. Walker..............................254-265-9333 New Life Restoration 1612 Hwy. 180 E .........................254-559-3600

O OYO Hotel 6924 Hwy. 180 ............................360-777-7732 One More Fitness Center 117 S. Court Ave ..........................254-559-1800 Open Door Pregnancy/Family Resource Center 110 N. Live Oak............................254-559-4045 O'Reilly Auto Parts 1517 W. Walker............................254-559-2566 Orbit Construction 200 FM 3099...............................254-559-9501 Orkin Exterminating Co. Inc ............254-559-5804 Oryx Energy Co. Crystal Falls Rd .............................254-559-8103 Outreach Health Services-WIC Clinics 222 N. Baylor Ave.........................254-559-6577 Our Town 1908 W. Walker...................................246-2150 Owen Surveying 110 W. Elliott ...............................254-559-9898

P PF&E Oil Company 512 E. Walker...............................254-559-2761 Panda Bubble Tea 1108 W. Walker............................254-212-8073 Pardue Oil First National Tower ......................254-559-9918 Parker Energy Co ............................254-559-9423 Party Planet 109 N. Baylor Ave.........................254-559-2776 Pate’s Hardware 700 E. Walker...............................254-559-3346 Patterson Services 302 N. Jackson .............................254-559-8845 Pennartz Family Dentistry PA 1905 W. Walker............................254-559-2122 Penne’s Outback Hairshack 310 S. Flint ..................................254-559-8787 Peoples Church 515 N. Graham.............................254-559-3225

Petco Limited 300 Breckenridge .........................254-559-3355 PETEX 210 N. Rose .................................254-559-5453 Philco Tubing Testers Inc. 2693 Hwy. 180 E .........................254-559-6733 Pho Angel 420 W. Walker..............................562-400-0087 Pico Drilling Co. LTD 102 N. Court Ave ..........................254-559-5488 Pit Stop Bar-B-Q 303 S. Breckenridge Ave ...............254-559-9685 Pizza Heaven Express 3121 W. Walker............................254-559-1133 Pizza House 2019 W. Walker............................254-212-8069 The Pizzeria 1600 W. Walker............................254-212-8111 Plaza Motel 6924 Hwy. 180 W ........................254-559-6500 Post Carpet 1317 W. Walker............................254-559-9688 Production Meter & Testing 506 E. Walker...............................254-559-5872

Q Quality Plumbing 105 Gaston Ct ..............................254-559-9405 Quality Well Service 1089 FM 207...............................254-559-5439

R R&L Welding & Fence 7086 FM 701...............................254-559-9630 Randy Hash Construction 519 S. Smith................................254-559-1228 Ray Black's II 201 E. Walker...............................254-559-1500 Raydon Construction 300 FM 3099...............................254-559-5012 Reagle Air Heating & Cooling 3016 W. Walker............................254-559-8311 Reatherford Construction 2119 W. Walker............................254-559-0700 Regency Inn 3111 W. Walker............................254-559-6502 Renew Home Health 514 W. Walker..............................254-559-9582 Resist-All Electric 3008 W. Walker............................254-559-0449 Resource Care Community Center 2802 W. Walker............................254-559-7215 Reyes Logistics 101 E. Walker...............................254-559-4065

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Business Directory Ricky Chaney Plumbing 2601 Sha Ln ................................254-559-4033 Ridge Motel 2602 W. Walker............................254-559-2244 Ridge Nutrition 130 E. Walker...............................940-452-1260 Ridge Oil Company 6628 Hwy. 180 W ........................254-559-2297 Ridge Runners Gun Club 6080 FM 576 E ............................254-559-5929 Ridgecrest Apartments 3700 Cactus Cove .........................254-559-9092 Rose Ave. Baptist Church 702 N. Rose .................................254-559-7510 Russell Cellular/Verizon Wireless 120 FM 3099N.............................254-559-2261 Rustic Charm Trading Co. 1410 E. Walker.............................817-522-8007

S SPI Pumps 2467 Hwy 180 E ..........................254-559-2770 Sacred Heart Catholic Church 208 S. Miller ................................254-559-2860 St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 200 N. Easton ..............................254-559-3172 St. Paul United Methodist Church 1504 E. Elm .................................254-559-3685 Salvation Army of Stephens County 1601 W. Elliott .............................254-559-2484 Sandy Creek Marina 6512 Hwy. 180 W ........................254-559-2815 Security Finance Corp. 1212 W. Walker............................254-559-1191 Security Title Company 211 W. Walker..............................254-559-2000 Serenity Salon & Spa 207 W. Walker..............................254-559-1125 Seven Hills Mechanical 1201 N. Live Oak ................................522-5779 Shade Tree Apartments 2600 Sha Ln ................................254-559-8866 Sheets Exploration Company Inc. 230 E. Walker...............................254-559-5677 Shirt Shop 1703 W. Walker............................254-559-2775 Singelton Moldings 1890 Hwy. 180 E .........................254-559-7541 Sissy’s Restaurant 420 S. Breckenridge Ave ...............254-559-2900 Skinny's Convenience Store 3715 W. Walker............................254-559-2772 1311 E. Walker.............................254-559-3475 Sloan Management Corp. 9865 FM 578...............................254-559-1899

Sonic Drive-In 1850 W. Walker............................254-559-2662 Spencer Welding 1000 E. Walker.............................254-559-9860 State Farm Insurance 1818 W. Walker............................254-559-8521 State of Texas Criminal Justice Dept. – Sayle Unit 4176 FM 1800.............................254-559-1581 Dept. of Public Safety – Drivers License Courthouse ...................................254-559-2664 Dept. of Transportation 1517 Hwy. 180 E .........................254-559-8203 Health & Human Services 2315 W. Walker............................254-559-8291 Community Care Services ..............254-559-8291 Family & Protective Services..........254-559-2661 State Health Services ....................254-559-2205 States Inc. 300 N. Breckenridge .....................254-559-3355 Stephens County Abstract 100 N. Baylor Ave.........................254-559-2535 Stephens County Airport 622 CR 150 .................................254-559-9129 Aviation Museum ..........................254-559-3201 Stephens County Farm Bureau 1510 Hwy. 180 E .........................254-559-8296 Stephens County Commissioners Court.....................254-559-2371 County Attorney ............................254-559-9091 County Auditor ..............................254-559-3181 County Clerk .................................254-559-3700 County Extension Agent.................254-559-2313 County Jail ...................................254-559-6474 County Judge................................254-559-2190 County Treasurer ...........................254-559-7333 District Attorney ............................254-559-6712 District Clerk .................................254-559-3151 District Judge ................................254-559-6481 Justice of the Peace ......................254-559-5322 Probation Department ...................254-559-9581 Sheriff's Office ..............................254-559-2481 Stephens County Yard ...................254-559-5539 Tax Assessor Collector....................254-559-6513 Veteran Service Officer ..................254-559-7021 Stephens County Propane 1428 Hwy. 180 E .........................254-559-8771 Stephens County Rural Water Supply Corp. 206 FM 3099...............................254-559-6180 Stephens County Tax Appraisal District 201 S. Rose .................................254-559-8233 Stephens Memorial Hospital 200 S. Geneva..............................254-559-2241 Stephens Regional Special Utility District 206 FM 3099...............................254-559-6180 Strickland's Inspections 907 W. 5th..........................................522-1959

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Studio Bangs & Burns 1910 W. Walker............................254-559-1900 Su Casa Cafe 3218 W. Walker............................254-559-2788 Subway 3715 W. Walker............................254-559-5633 Suddenlink Communications 2000 W. Walker............................254-559-2523 Summit ESP 1806 Hwy. 180 E .........................254-559-2737 Sun Pipe Line Service Co .................254-559-7526 Swenson Museum & JD Sandefer Oil Annex 116 W. Walker..............................254-559-8471

T T Russell Operating Co. Inc. 1530 Hwy. 180 E .........................254-559-2292 Targa Midstream Services ...............254-559-7533 Tarpley Engineering 308 S. Harding .............................254-559-5323 TexRock Industries 211 CR 182 .................................254-559-0534 Texas Donuts 1212 W. Walker............................254-559-1521 Texas Gaming Center 1823 Hwy. 180 E .........................254-559-7365 Texas ISP 1108 N. Breckenridge Ave .............254-559-5559 Texas Healthy Aging & Hormone Therapy 1912 W. Walker............................254-559-0223 Texas Star Restaurant 700 W. Walker..............................254-559-6012 Texas State Technical College 307 N. Breckenridge Ave ...............254-559-7700 Texas Tank Trucks 2321 Hwy. 183 S .........................254-559-5404 Thurmon Furniture Co. 122 W. Walker..............................254-559-2405 Tractor Supply 3732 W. Walker............................254-559-2438 Trinity Baptist Church 36 CR 327 ...................................254-559-7405 Turner Seed 211 CR 151 .................................254-559-8076 Tuttle Spraying Co. 261 CR 150 .................................254-559-2022

U U-Haul Co. 701 S. Breckenridge Ave ...............254-559-2052 U Store It 9 Water District Rd 214 ................254-559-5297 United Supermarkets 1207 W. Walker............................254-559-8002

V The Vape Shop 120 S. Court.................................254-477-3889 Kimberly Vega, Attorney at Law ......254-522-8622 Veterans of Foreign Wars 216 E. Williams ............................254-559-3105 Villa Haven Nursing Center 300 S. Jackson .............................254-559-3386 Village Inn Motel 3128 CR 315 ...............................254-559-3472 Vintage Butterﬂy Home Decor & More 102 W. Williams ...........................325-733-8292

W Wags & Whiskers Pet Sitting ...........325-864-3524 Walmart 3800 W. Walker............................254-559-6579 Wallace Insurance 227 W. Walker..............................254-559-5477 Wallace Insurance 126 W. Walker................... 254-559-5434/2281 Walton Producing 112 W. Walker..............................254-559-6761 Wapiti Energy 1000 E. Walker.............................254-559-7565 Warehouse Feed 145 CR 245 .................................254-559-6505 The Water Store 1022 W. Walker............................254-559-5880 West Central TX Municipal Water .....254-559-3677 Whoa-N-Go Mini Mart 411 S. Breckenridge Ave ...............254-559-3272 Wimberley, Inc. 400 W. Walker..............................254-559-3388 Wimco Plumbing & Septic Service 4250 CR 326 ...............................254-559-8542 The Woman's Forum 1804 W. Walker............................254-559-7285 Woodland Village Apartments 801 Industrial Loop ......................254-559-5523

Z Zach's Quality Dog Food 500 S. Parks ................................254-559-1684

# 40-Something Cowgirls 113 W. Walker..............................254-559-2522 7-11 – #70 3715 W. Walker............................254-559-2772 7-11 – #71 1311 E. Walker.............................254-559-3534

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A&S Diesel and Auto ................................ 29

First United Methodist Church................28

Bayer Motor Company ........................... 25

G.O.E Marine & Custom ...........................23

Beyond Faith Hospice ............................... 21

H&H Garden Center ................................ 29

Big Country Title Company ......................17

Integrity Plumbing ....................................23

Breckenridge American .................... 25, 28

K&S Air Conditioning ................................27

Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce ... 9

King Donuts ...............................................28

Breckenridge Economic Development .... 5

Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home ............. 25

Breckenridge ISD .........................................2

Morehart Mortuary ..................................27

Breckenridge Medical Supply .................22

Richeson Dairy Queen ...............................3

Buck Canyon Ranch .................................27

Stephens Memorial Hospital .................. 36

Campbell Farm & Ranch ......................... 21

Texas Star Barbecue.................................28

Cork and Tap on the Brazos....................28

Turner Seed Company .............................28

First National Bank ................................... 15

United Supermarket ................................ 35

First Presbyterian Church........................28

40 Something Cowgirls ........................... 25

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