Taylor County Expo Center

The Taylor County Expo Center , formerly Taylor County Coliseum , is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Abilene, Texas . ^[1] It was built in 1973. ^[2]

The Expo Center is the former home of the Abilene Aviators , of the Western Professional Hockey League . In 2015, it was announced as the home venue for the Abilene Warriors of American Indoor Football for their inaugural 2016 season . However, prior to their first game, the lease was cancelled due to a "breach of contract" and the Warriors announced they would play their first game in Snyder, Texas . ^[3]

Elvis Presley played a soldout show here on March 27, 1977 to 7500 fans. He also played a soldout show at the old Expo Center October 9th 1974.

References [ edit ]

^ Hudnall, Ken; Hudnall, Sharon (2005). Spirits of the Border V: The History and Mystery of the Lone Star State . Omega Press. ISBN 978-0-9626087-9-7 .
^ Puente, Alejandra (2024-04-24). "Taylor County Expo Center voices relief over EMS contract decision" . KTXS . Retrieved 2024-04-29 .
^ "Abilene Warriors will not play season at Expo Center" . Abilene Reporter-News . March 3, 2016.

External links [ edit ]

Taylor County Expo Center website

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[1] Hudnall, Ken; Hudnall, Sharon (2005). Spirits of the Border V: The History and Mystery of the Lone Star State . Omega Press. ISBN 978-0-9626087-9-7 .

[2] Puente, Alejandra (2024-04-24). "Taylor County Expo Center voices relief over EMS contract decision" . KTXS . Retrieved 2024-04-29 .

[3] "Abilene Warriors will not play season at Expo Center" . Abilene Reporter-News . March 3, 2016.

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