About Us
Sanderson has had true Cowboy life. Before relocating to Langtry, Judge Roy Bean disembarked at Sanderson's still-standing
1881 depot and attempted to start a saloon. Sensing competition, an established saloon owner poisoned Bean's whiskey barrels with
kerosene, forever branding Sanderson as "The town too mean for Bean." Vestiges of its wild and woolly frontier beginnings abound,
from the bank once robbed by the Wild Bunch to the train robbery in 1912, known as the 'Last Great Train Robbery" in the west, where
two men attempted to rob a train, but a train agent killed them. They were buried at Cedar Grave Cemetery in Sanderson.
The town
and the county are not that far removed from those days of Texas legend and lore. The strong influence of those pioneer days of cowboy
culture, railroading, oil and gas lives on in the descendants of its original founders, many of whom still run their family ranches
and businesses.
The town has strived over the years to keep its head above water. In 1965, a flood killed 26 people, with two
never found, and destroyed homes and businesses. However, Sanderson rebuilt itself and is still here to welcome all who want to be
a part of this wonderful town or even if you are just passing through.
For more about our history, check out our history article, The Town Too Mean for Bean, by Bill Hawn, the Sanderson web sites, call the Visitors Center, go to the Terrell County Library, or
find more history in the book titled TERRELL COUNTY, TEXAS IT'S PAST - IT'S PEOPLE, compiled by Alice Evans Downie and available at
the Visitor's Center.
Our Mission Statement
The members of the Sanderson Chamber of Commerce are committed to representing the business community,
agricultural, commercial and industrial interests of Sanderson and Terrell County, to promote these businesses and encourage planned
economic development. The Chamber is also committed to acquire, preserve, and distribute agricultural, civic, commercial and industrial
statistics and information. We will recognize and respond to the developmental and educational needs of the entire community and strive
to improve the quality of life for all local citizens through a partnership of civic, religious, governmental and business organizations.
It is the desire of the Chamber to improve the overall quality of life in Sanderson, Terrell County, Texas.
Our Meetings
The Sanderson Chamber of Commerce meets the last Monday of each month at noon at the Terrell County Court House Grand
Jury Room. See our Events Calendar for specific dates.
Our Membership
Chamber Members
as of April 2008
Individual Members
Bill & Lea Hawn
Henry Beth Hogg
Doris Harrison
Kim
Rapp
Bill Smith
Business Members
Cactus Health Services. Inc.
Canyons RV Park
Doo Dad's Construction
Pecos
County Bank
Outback Oasis Motel
Sanderson Propane
Sanderson State Bank
Schoolmaster Auction,
Real Estate &
Antiques
Slim's Auto Sales
Somewhere In Time
Sunset Siesta Motel
Terrell County Food Pantry
Terrell County
ISD
Terrell Co. News Leader
'Tis the Reason
Sanderson Chamber of Commerce
2007 Accomplishments
~ July 4th Celebra-tion, Dance and Fireworks
~ Quad-fold Brochure updated periodically and displayed in businesses
and visitor
centers throughout Texas.
~ Big Bend
Open Road Race Reception
~ Buzzard Rally
~ Main Street Cactus Open House
~ Welcome to new comers, providing Canvas Welcome Bags
~ Presented
Membership Certificates to Business Owners
~ Web site opened and updated
~ Adopt a Highway
~ Supports Terrell County Visitor's Center
~
Supports Terrell County food Pantry
~ Supports Terrell county Historical Commission
~ Supports Texas Pecos Trails
~ Supports Terrell
County Fair
~ Supported the School Bond
~ Supports project Graduation
~ Supports AGX for tourism and town growth
Projects in Action
~
Making Map for Driving Tour
~ Ribbon Cutting for New Businesses
~ Updating Visitor Guide