The BCFS System on Saturday announced a gift of $1.4 million dedicated to Breckenridge Village of Tyler (BVT). The donation brings BVT’s $5 million capital campaign to construct a new building, the Douglas R. Mehling II Center, to an exciting…
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Unexpected Tragedy, Victorious Hope
Tammy’s Story: Tammy came into the world in 1975. Healthy and happy with a full head of hair and a lively personality, Tammy was born and raised in the small town of Brownsboro, Texas. She was blessed with a family…
Exciting News Coming 2021
Exciting News Coming 2021: Announcing the Future Douglas R. Mehling II Center After more than 20 years of carrying on the dream of Mrs. Jean Breckenridge, the programs and services of Breckenridge Village of Tyler (BVT), an East Texas residential…
BVT runs in the Fresh 15 raceMarch 2020
The residents and day program participants of Breckenridge Village of Tyler gathered on the morning of Saturday, March 7th for the Fresh 15 race amid the bustling crowds of runners, supporters, photographers, and Brookshire’s employees. This event is the excitement…
New BVT Activities Building Expected to Break Ground in 2021DECEMBER 2019
The BVT Activities Building will offer Day Program classrooms, offices, and communal gathering space for BVT activities and fundraisers. Groundbreaking is expected to take place in 2021 with an anticipated opening in 2022. To be a part of this exciting…
2nd Annual Baseball Game at the Brook Hill SchoolOCTOBER 2019
Residents and community members of Breckenridge Village of Tyler travelled to the Brook Hill School on October 25 to participate in their second annual baseball game against the school. This year’s game took place indoors due to inclement weather, but the teams…
Texas Law Supports BVT’s Work and Expansion
Texas is blessed by strong leaders who guide an effective state government. Breckenridge Village of Tyler (BVT) witnessed this first-hand during the recently concluded 86th session of the Texas Legislature, where Tyler-area lawmakers Matt Schaefer and Bryan Hughes sponsored and passed…
New Residences Now Open
Breckenridge Village of Tyler (BVT) celebrated the grand opening of three new residences on its campus, offering a long-term home to adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Read the full article
A Weekend in Sports at BVT
Breckenridge Village of Tyler (BVT) had a busy start to the month, with two days of athletic events in a row taking over the weekend schedule of the BVT sports team, the Eagles. Read the full article
Highlights from A Night to Shine 2019
For the second year, Breckenridge Village of Tyler (BVT) took part in the Tim Tebow Foundation’s A Night to Shine global event. The foundation describes the occasion as “an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love for people with…