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Neighbors challenge church's rodeo arena
Neighbors challenge church's rodeo arena
Todd Unger, WFAA 11:15 p.m. CDT October 28, 2015
DENTON COUNTY — A feud over a 61,000-square-foot rodeo arena for a house of worship is now headed to a court of law.
Neighbors living next door to the Denton County Cowboy Church recently filed an amended lawsuit against the 800-person congregation in an attempt to halt construction of a massive rodeo arena being built behind the church.
A courtroom showdown is set for November. ... Meanwhile, folks like Pete Schmitz are left starting at the partially-enclosed, partially-constructed structure, which is about 100 feet from a row of homes on Madison Place.
Pete Schmitz looks at the new rodeo arena being erected at the Denton County Cowboy Church next door. (Photo: WFAA)
"We first noticed everything start in February," he said. "When we talked to the town of Ponder, they said, 'Well, they're a church... they can do whatever they want."' ... Schmitz contends that the church operates like a commercial enterprise, hosting massive gatherings all centered around a sport or activity.
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Pastor Jeff Tacket says the new rodeo arena is an extension of his church. (Photo: WFAA)
Todd Unger, WFAA 11:15 p.m. CDT October 28, 2015
DENTON COUNTY — A feud over a 61,000-square-foot rodeo arena for a house of worship is now headed to a court of law.
Neighbors living next door to the Denton County Cowboy Church recently filed an amended lawsuit against the 800-person congregation in an attempt to halt construction of a massive rodeo arena being built behind the church.
A courtroom showdown is set for November. ... Meanwhile, folks like Pete Schmitz are left starting at the partially-enclosed, partially-constructed structure, which is about 100 feet from a row of homes on Madison Place.
Pete Schmitz looks at the new rodeo arena being erected at the Denton County Cowboy Church next door. (Photo: WFAA)
"We first noticed everything start in February," he said. "When we talked to the town of Ponder, they said, 'Well, they're a church... they can do whatever they want."' ... Schmitz contends that the church operates like a commercial enterprise, hosting massive gatherings all centered around a sport or activity.
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Pastor Jeff Tacket says the new rodeo arena is an extension of his church. (Photo: WFAA)
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