Tallgrass Development LLC offers $200,000 for fairgrounds LED upgrade; commission approves

Sep 15, 2026

Representatives from Tallgrass Development LLC presented a $200,000 donation to replace Ellis County fairgrounds lights with LEDs; the county will encumber a $237,000 purchase order, leaving a roughly $37,000 county share, and commissioners approved the action by voice vote.

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Representatives for Tallgrass Development LLC told the commission they would donate $200,000 toward a comprehensive LED relighting of the Ellis County Fairgrounds. Steven Link and CEO Chris McKissick described a project to replace older fixtures, add lights in underlit areas and achieve energy efficiency and safety improvements.

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