The planned theme and water park is scheduled to open sometime in 2015

Video: Ex-Astroworld GM at helm of new theme park

Astroworld’s longest-serving general manager will be in charge of a planned theme and water park scheduled to open sometime in 2015.

Chuck Hendrix’s company, Innovative Leisure Partners, and a group of investors announced Monday they purchased a 640-acre plot of land outside of New Caney and plan to break ground on “Grand Texas” by the end of the year.

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