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Observer
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WHY IS THE DISTRICT BEING SO SECRETIVE? Aug 14, 2023 15:21:43 GMT -6

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Post by Observer on Aug 14, 2023 15:21:43 GMT -6

Why are all the improvements to Maverick Stadium such a big secret? No information is being released by the district on any of these projects. The newspaper article said this was phase one of the work, but they don't tell you how many phases are planned. What is planned for each phase? What all are we trying to get done? The fact that no one has seen any renderings of the work or a breakdown of projects. People are guessing where the new locker room will be. People are guessing on what the new entrance gates will look like. People are asking about the concession stands and the stadium bleachers and the dirty concrete. The district isn't saying anything and the newspaper probably wouldn't cover it even if they did. I'm interested because I'm a Mav fan, but I'm also interested because I'm a tax payer. Give us a plan and some renderings. Tell us what you are doing. Why are we being so secretive?

RedandWhite
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WHY IS THE DISTRICT BEING SO SECRETIVE? Aug 14, 2023 17:13:47 GMT -6

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Post by RedandWhite on Aug 14, 2023 17:13:47 GMT -6

I don't think they have a plan until they know how much money they have to spend. I've only heard rumors about things. The new locker room will be on the visitors side from what I've heard. The ticket booths and gates will be pretty close to where they were before but with improves security features. I don't know how it's going to look though. It could be fancy or it could be real basic. I haven't heard anything either way. I've also been told they will be building new concession stands and restrooms that won't be under the bleachers. They will be doing something with the bleachers next year. I've been told that they are looking into stadium seats on the home side, but it may be too expensive. I suppose they will probably wait till after the bond work at the high school is finished and use what's left of the contingency fund to get the last few things paid for the stadium. When it's all finished Marshall will have one of the nicest stadiums in east texas. Just be patient.

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WHY IS THE DISTRICT BEING SO SECRETIVE? Aug 14, 2023 18:41:36 GMT -6

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Post by Mavchamp on Aug 14, 2023 18:41:36 GMT -6

I don't think MISD is purposely being shady or secretive about the work and plans for Maverick Stadium.

I think more information will be coming forward as the work gets started.

TBH.....I work late on Mondays and don't get to make it to booster club meetings. I miss going to them a lot. Just not possible at this time. That's how I always stayed in the know with things going on. I'm going to try and do better!

As far as the plans for Maverick Stadium....I get asked about it ALL THE TIME. And I honestly don't know.

I'm not sure what the plans are with the visitors locker room or the new gate and ticketing areas. I'm hopeful that it will be a top notch first class job that will look great like at Tyler Rose Stadium, Pine Tree, or Mount Pleasant. I'm hoping it will be a source of pride.

I don't know where the new locker room will be. I've heard several things. I've heard it will be behind the endzone on the East side of the Stadium. I've heard it'll be on the visitors side connected to the ticket booth. I've heard it would be in the old Little Mav section. I'm honestly not sure. But as the construction progresses, it won't be too hard to figure out.

I've heard there will be new restrooms....but where....I don't know.

I haven't heard anything about a new parking lot. Haven't heard anything about new concession stands, and I haven't heard anything about new bleachers or stadium chars for any part of the stadium.

All of this may be in the plans. None of it may be in the plans. But as soon as I DO KNOW....I'll pass it along.

Be patient, Mav nation.

Big things are coming.

MHS is about to get a HUGE $42 million renovation. That should make you more excited than anything going on at the stadium.

We are about to see every single classroom at MHS get renovated.
The upper and lower commons are being renovated, that includes the library, the cafeteria, the band halls, choir rooms, Ag rooms....
A new non-varsity practice gym is about to be built next to Maverick Gym.
A brand new career and technology building is about to be built
The new ag barn is up and running
the covered sports pavilion is already one of the busiest buildings in all of MHS

And I don't think we're finished seeing work done at the baseball and softball fields. Same with tennis.

And hopefully...as Mavdad has expressed interest.... maybe something to resurrect the swim team. Who knows.

Be patient and sit back and watch all the REALLY EXCITING THINGS happening at MHS and MISD.