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Special Olympics Texas asks Odessa for $250,000 to co-host statewide Fall Classic in October 2025
Summary
Special Olympics Texas told the Odessa City Council workshop it is seeking $250,000 from the city as its share of a two-city memorandum of understanding with Midland to host the statewide Fall Classic in October 2025; presenters highlighted last year’s economic impact, athlete services and accessibility needs.
Special Olympics Texas asked the Odessa City Council workshop on May 27 to commit $250,000 toward a two‑city Fall Classic scheduled for October 2025, part of a three‑to‑five year memorandum of understanding with Midland.
The presentation said the West Texas stop on the statewide Fall Classic attracted nearly 1,500 athletes, coaches, volunteers and spectators in its first year and generated about 550 hotel room nights; organizers said they expect hotel usage and attendance to rise in 2025. Chad Eason, executive director of competitions and sports programming for Special Olympics Texas, said the program returned $536,461.72 to Midland and Odessa combined in direct event spending last year.
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