HOT funds released to help with park upgrades

Two requests for $180,000 in Hotel Occupancy Tax funds for improvements to Schulenburg’s two public parks were approved by the City Council at its meeting on Sept. 8.

Festival Association President Scott Gresham asked for the release of $100,000 in order to upgrade the rodeo arena in Wolters Park. He said 750 to 1,300 attend the rodeo at the Festival and having more events during the year has been …