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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
· 5 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;
Key takeaway Any budget savings the new management group generates will go back to Will Rogers, assistant city manager Jesica McEachern told City Council members.
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Category: western ·
Published: June 2, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? 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;
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