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Edinburg opens new turf fields; officials cite economic boost
Summary
City officials and the Economic Development Council on Saturday cut the ribbon on new turf baseball and softball fields in Edinburg, which leaders said will improve youth play, attract tournaments and spur local spending; an economic-impact study cited roughly $400,000 for a one-weekend tournament.
City officials and the Economic Development Council (EDC) on Saturday cut the ribbon on newly installed turf baseball and softball fields in Edinburg, celebrating what they said will be a boost to youth sports and local tourism.
Speakers said the fields will improve player development, bring more tournaments to the city and generate spending at local hotels and restaurants. "If we have a tournament here with only 10 out of town teams that stay, eat, sleep in Edinburg, the return of investment in one weekend was about $400,000," Councilman Dan Diaz said, citing an economic-impact study conducted for the EDC.
The study and…
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