MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland County Horseshoe experienced a number of transitions in 2023, and the changes continue.
Security is required for events held on the premises and renters must pay for security. However, exceptions may be made in the future.
It was also a topic of discussion during Tuesday's Midland County Commissioners Court meeting. When it comes to event security, no action has been taken to update venue policies, but the Horseshoe plans to address that in the coming weeks.
Spaces like the Horseshoe see a lot of activity.
“No two events are the same,” said Midland County Horseshoe Director Ken Olson.
This reality makes event security a challenge.
“There [are] Several different factors are involved in all the events that make it possible [to] If you need an extra pair of eyes, if you need extra security, or even [an] For example, you may not need that many,” Olson said.
Olson helps oversee operations.
“There are so many different events at the Horseshoe, and so many events happening simultaneously on the same day,” Olson said.
These events come with variations.
“How many people are participating?” Olson said. “To drink alcohol or not to drink alcohol? Instead of expositions and various events that the public can participate in, there are public and private ones, like wedding receptions and quinces? , or a type of event with people that someone has booked privately for their group or family and friends.”
These different scenarios are what make these efforts unique.
“There [are] new events happening there [are] “Events are coming back because they're used to running things and we want them back. We don't want to lose events no matter what.” said Olson. as safely and securely as possible. ”
At a space like the Horseshoe, event security is a top priority.
“We will do everything we can to keep our facility safe, our staff safe, our participants safe, our tenants safe,” Olson said. , so I'm just trying to get it right. ”
As we continue to work on improving our venue policies regarding event security, Horseshoe will be giving discretion over whether security is required for future events. Olson added that he plans to finalize something at the next Commissioner's Court meeting on Feb. 20.
