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    Tag: Grand Texas

    SUMMER SPLASH: Big Rivers Waterpark in New Caney starting to take shape

    New images from the Big Rivers Waterpark site seem to show new attractions magically rising out of the dirt. SkyEye13 flew over the Grand Texas development in… Read more “SUMMER SPLASH: Big Rivers Waterpark in New Caney starting to take shape”

    March 18, 2018 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Theme Park | At last! Grand Texas Theme Park set to break ground with five roller coasters planned

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    July 12, 2017 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Speed Street officially opens in New Caney-based Grand Texas

    The first of many milestones for the Grand Texas in New Caney, Speed Street was officially opened providing access to the public entrance for the Speedsportz Racing… Read more “Speed Street officially opens in New Caney-based Grand Texas”

    November 30, 2016 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    RV park at long-delayed Grand Texas now open

    The first facility at the future Grand Texas Sports and Entertainment District in New Caney is finally open. Grand Texas RV Resort hosted its first guests last weekend,… Read more “RV park at long-delayed Grand Texas now open”

    August 21, 2016August 20, 2016 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Grand Texas Theme Park headed to New Caney

    After setbacks and delays, a water park, an RV park and a kart-racing track are under construction at Grand Texas—a 632-acre amusement park development in New Caney… Read more “Grand Texas Theme Park headed to New Caney”

    July 27, 2016 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Construction progressing on Speedsportz Racing Park in New Caney

    Being in the kart racing business since he was 9 years old, it was always a dream of Alan Rudolph’s to open his own racing track. That… Read more “Construction progressing on Speedsportz Racing Park in New Caney”

    March 25, 2016 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Grand Texas venue eyes opening date

    The first venue at the Grand Texas Sports and Entertainment District — a highly anticipated but long-delayed mixed-use development northeast of Houston — plans to open this… Read more “Grand Texas venue eyes opening date”

    January 14, 2016 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Grand Texas developer reveals updated theme park plans, new project timeline

    A new construction timeline has been revealed for the proposed 610-acre mixed-use theme park in New Caney along Hwy. 242, said Monty Galland, CEO of the privately… Read more “Grand Texas developer reveals updated theme park plans, new project timeline”

    August 28, 2015August 28, 2015 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    GRAND TEXAS UPDATE: Grand Texas adds Motorsportz element to complement the Sportsplex

    Grand Texas Sports and Entertainment District is excited to announce the addition of Motorsportz at Grand Texas. A local company in The Woodlands, Palmetto Racing, is teaming… Read more “GRAND TEXAS UPDATE: Grand Texas adds Motorsportz element to complement the Sportsplex”

    July 26, 2014July 26, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    Why Grand Texas won’t be another Six Flags (Video)

    While Grand Texas, which is under development northeast of Houston, will include the usual zooming loop-de-loops, it will also focus on slower-paced attractions. “Although it will still… Read more “Why Grand Texas won’t be another Six Flags (Video)”

    July 26, 2014July 26, 2014 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

    New AstroWorld revealed: Roller coasters are just the beginning!

    With a formal opening date set for summer 2015, officials with the crazily-anticipated Grand Texas Theme Park revealed further details about the heir apparent to Houston’s much-missed Six Flags AstroWorld. During a Wednesday press conference… Read more “New AstroWorld revealed: Roller coasters are just the beginning!”

    November 14, 2013 by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

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