Council approves five‑year, $250,000 sponsorship for Rodeo Killeen

Sep 16, 2026

The Killeen City Council unanimously approved a five‑year sponsorship with Rodeo Killeen totaling $250,000 (annual $50,000), citing tourism and community benefits; staff said the funding would come from hotel‑occupancy tax revenue.

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The Killeen City Council voted 7–0 on Sept. 15 to authorize a five‑year sponsorship agreement with Rodeo Killeen totaling $250,000, with an annual commitment of $50,000 funded from the hotel‑occupancy tax. Miss McNair, who presented the item, said the last event drew approximately 17,000 visits and produced an estimated economic impact of $1.8 million.

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