Odessa rodeo weekend draws near with promotions and shortages
Rodeo leaders forecast near sold out weekend with Family Night and giveaways by seat number. Queens and bullfighters will sign autographs at the south entrance. Youth Night shifts to Thursday January 9 to align with services. Lonesome Dove Rodeo brings bucking ponies for a higher level of fun, while 300 volunteers from Odessa Midland and beyond organize the event and stock show. The Odessa CVB estimates about 3 million in local economic impact as hotels fill and businesses benefit, though hotel room shortages persist despite eight new hotels starting this year.
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Bitter West Texas storm slows travel with ice and snow
West Texas endured ice and snow with freezing rain and sleet possible into New Year’s Day. Roads from the Panhandle to San Angelo and parts of Pecos and Brewster counties were treacherous with U.S. 67 closures. Lubbock saw about an inch of snow on top of ice while temperatures ran at least 20 degrees below normal. Officials warned delays would worsen 24 to 36 hours as the weather system lingered, with West Texas roads turning slick and Ranger Hill on Interstate 20 noted as a potential problem area.
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Truck stops see increased traffic due to icy roads
Truck stops along I-20 and nearby routes filled to capacity Tuesday night as drivers faced icy conditions. Flying J at I-20 and Loop 338 reported max occupancy by 6 p.m. and anticipated another full lot if weather worsens. Love's Travel Stops also cited full parking and pumps with drivers seeking fuel and rest.
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Grand Alps Group proposes $215M domed ski resort in North Texas
Grand Prairie leaders planned a January vote on the Grand Alps Resort a 215 million snow dome project that would bring seven year round slopes a snowboard course and a Hard Rock Hotel to about 60 acres. Sherman Thurston president of the Grand Alps Group said land buys could start by February with a May groundbreaking and a 2017 opening targeted.
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