A resident told commissioners Aug. 18 that Victoria County lacks an open arena, option barn or RV park and asked the court to consider developing county facilities so local rodeo and livestock events can be held in the county.

David Beck, who gave his address for the record, said county residents currently travel to Cuero and Hallettsville to use arenas and RV parks for rodeos and livestock events, which he described as "lost revenue" for Victoria County. "Victoria County does not have an option barn. Victoria County does not have an RV park. Victoria County does not have an open venue so that way we can host rodeos," he told the court.

Beck asked the court to "plant a seed" and consider moving forward on planning and development so the county can capture economic activity associated with rodeos and RV visitors. The court did not take formal action on the request during the meeting; the statement was received during the citizens-communication portion of the agenda.

Why it matters: Building a fairgrounds or arena could create a local venue for agricultural and recreational events and generate economic activity, but it would require feasibility study, budgeting and policy decisions by the commissioners.