oil and gas professionals and large companies coming together to fund it,” Blong said. “The city is deeply engaged in facilitating their success… the way our west side is shaping up, it is becoming a true destination for West Texas.” The zoo will join the ExxonMobil Soccer Complex at Beal Park, a $40 million+ project with 62 soccer fields and other amenities.“Right now, we have about 3,200 kids playing soccer on any given Saturday,” Blong explained. “This centralized location will ease the strain on families separated by location on gameday and also allow us to host regional tournaments.” Recreation upgrades extend citywide.“We’re planning a significant investment in our municipal golf course 141 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09 MIDLAND, TX
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