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Rodeo Round-Up

THE STADIUM DEAL

The Show's Executive Committee members have given their approval to negotiated deal points concerning the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's financial obligation toward new stadium construction and its share of new stadium advertising, as well as sign and naming rights revenue. The committee has authorized the Show's president and management staff to move forward in negotiations with Harris County, Harris County-Houston Sports Authority and Houston NFL Holdings, Inc. Any final negotiations and legal obligations will require additional Executive Committee approval. It is anticipated that the Rodeo's financial commitment will result in $35 million to $40 million of bonded revenue for the stadium project.

WHERE'S THE BEEF?

The date and location of the selection of the Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Steers for the 1999 Show have been changed to Friday, March 5, and will take place in the Astrodome during the evening performance. Make sure not to miss this exciting event!.

SITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Watch for the Show's newest committee communications tool on the Internet. Committee members will have access to a section on the Show's website that will contain meeting times and dates as well as other pertinent information for volunteers. A letter will be mailed to all committee members explaining how to log on to the site.

CONOCO RODEO RUN

Be the first on your block to sign up for the Conoco Rodeo Run. Call the Rodeo Run Hotline at 281.293.2447 or access its website at www.rodeorun.conoco.com to find out more information about how you can enter and help support the Show.

ROAD-EO REMINDER

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo customized license plate is still available for purchase to members and the general public. This is the easiest way to spread the Show's message of benefiting youth and supporting education to the hundreds of people you encounter on the road everyday. The additional cost will be $30 and, of that amount, $20 goes to the Show's Educational Fund.

HORSE LOVERS

The 1999 Houston Horse Show will begin a day earlier than in past years. On Tuesday, Feb. 16, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo $10,000 limit amateur cutting horse contest will open the 20-day event. Mark your calendar so you don't miss one moment of this prestigious equine competition.

STILL A BANG FOR YOUR BUCK

Every year the Show increases its financial commitment to educating the youth of Texas. In order to continue this commitment and still be able to offer the best entertainment in the Southwest, the Show has slightly increased prices. Following are the new prices: general public (west end, pavilion and upper level), $12; arena and mezzanine, $15; fifth level and loge, $18; skybox, $20; and executive suites, $28. These prices are still an amazing bargain for admission to the world's largest livestock show, prestigious horse show, richest regular-season rodeo, premier live entertainment, incredible shopping and food exhibits, fun-filled carnival and exciting interactive educational exhibits.

WELCOME

A big rodeo welcome to the following new staff members: Sue Anna O'Hara, administrative assistant, president's office; Naomi Peña, administrative assistant, Agricultural Exhibits and Competition Department; and Dennis Farrell, database administrator, Marketing, Information Systems and Presentations Department. Kathlene Reeves has moved to the position of director of commercial exhibits and Ruby Black-Spence is now the executive assistant for the Operations Department.

Letters and comments should be sent to:
Marketing and Public Relations Division,
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
P.O. Box 20070, Houston, Texas 77225-0070