Donated 100 acre Texas ranch becomes $145mn Odessa complex

Sometimes, the right gift, at the right time, can turn into something that thousands can benefit from. Just like the 100 acres of land a Texas family gifted to the City of Odessa, which is becoming a $145 million sports and recreation hub. The construction work will hit another major milestone next month, with a topping-out ceremony scheduled for October 7 to mark the progress on the transformational project. The complex will function as both a neighbourhood recreation hub and a tournament destination. The complex includes 30 indoor courts and 22 outdoor fields for leagues and pick-up play. Regionally, the facility has enough capacity to host simultaneous competitions, which means it can draw tournament traffic from across the state. The amphitheatre adds a civic gathering space that serves concerts and community events. The 100-acre ranch land will be part training centre, part competition venue and part community park.A Texas family’s giftIn May 2023, the Bell family in Texas generously donated 100 acres of land at 7777 N. Faudree Road, around the intersection of North Faudree Road and Yukon Road. Their gift came along with a vision. The family wanted the residents of Odessa to h...