Economic Development
Summary
Stephenville’s plans to upgrade or expand the Lone Star Arena are officially dead for now. The local economic development authority has walked away from the table, leaving the future of the facility in limbo.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Impact analysis
Local taxpayers are off the hook for immediate project costs, but the city misses out on potential tourism and event revenue.
Local government budgets stay intact for now, avoiding the risks of a potentially expensive construction project.
Local event organizers, vendors, and businesses that rely on arena traffic will lose out on the growth that a modernized facility would have brought.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Judge Huckabee says Erath County officials seeking more info on rumored data center.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE A rumor circulating that a data center is coming to Erath County has reportedly not been substantiated by county officials. “We have been told by citizens, but have not had any contact with a landowner or developer regarding any data center projects in Erath County,” Erath County Judge Brandon Huckabee told Beneath the Surface News. “There are a lot of developers bundling land and selling to data center developers across Texas. We are working to get more information on the
Stephenville welcomes SpringHill Suites by Marriott with exciting groundbreaking ceremony.
By Emily SwordIntern, SEDA Stephenville marked another milestone in its continued growth Wednesday with the groundbreaking of a new SpringHill Suites by Marriott, bringing additional lodging capacity and hospitality investment to the community. The hotel will be located on at 400 South Harbin Drive and is a project by TEKMAK Development Company, a preferred Marriott developer. Resolute Road Hospitality will serve as the hotel’s hospitality management company. The groundbreaking event brought to
SEDA halts Lone Star Arena discussions
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