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Court approves 2027 hotel‑occupancy tax awards for festivals and events
Summary
The county’s HOT-fund committee recommended and the court approved grants for three 2027 events: $25,000 for a rock festival, up to $7,500 for a memorial rodeo, and $8,500 for NerdCon.
The county accepted recommendations from the hotel‑occupancy tax (HOT) fund committee and approved awards to support three 2027 events. The HOT committee — which included Lindsey Davis, Amy Turner, John Lorine and staff — recommended $25,000 for Texas Gate (a rock festival), up to $7,500 for the Johnny Eckle Memorial Rodeo and $8,500 for NerdCon; the court approved the allocations.
The HOT committee chair said applications were due June 1 and noted that the recommendations were made after reviewing the proposals. Commissioners moved and approved the awards during the meeting.
