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Fort Worth to outsource management of historic Will Rogers Memorial Center
By Scott Nishimura at Fort Worth Report
· June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
The City of Fort Worth is preparing to transfer management of the Will Rogers Memorial Center to a management agency formed by three nonprofits that have invested millions in the historic complex over the years. Gendy Street Management, itself a nonprofit, will include Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo;
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The potential outsourcing of Will Rogers Memorial Center management to Gendy Street Management has significant implications for Fort Worth's cultural and tourism landscape. As the city navigates rising operating costs and a backlog of capital improvements, this agreement could provide a much-needed boost to the 90-year-old facility. The involvement of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Event Facilities Fort Worth, and Trail Drive Management Corp. brings together key stakeholders with a vested interest in the complex's success. The fact that any budget savings generated by the new management group will be reinvested in Will Rogers suggests a commitment to the facility's long-term viability. With the city's culture and tourism fund already stretched thin by the expansion of the Fort Worth Convention Center, this partnership could help alleviate some of that pressure. As the city council considers approval, residents will be watching to see how this new management structure impacts the beloved Will Rogers Memorial Center.
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Category: western ·
Published: June 2, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
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