WEST, TX – Nearly two months after a catastrophic fertilizer plant explosion killed 15 people, injured more than 200 and destroyed structures in West, TX, the Dallas Mavericks and FOX Sports Southwest staged a major event in West on June 15 to support the restoration effort. To ensure that residents had a front-row view of the action, the Mavericks asked GoVision to provide one of its mobile LED units for the festivities. The Argyle, TX-based company sent a 9 ft x 16 ft “GoBig” LED screen, comprised of Daktronics PST-16HD tiles, to ensure that all could see the festivities.
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“All of us at GoVision were deeply saddened by the tragedy in West, and we’ve been looking for an opportunity to pitch in to the relief efforts,” said Chris Curtis, CEO and president of GoVision LP, a supplier of customized modular and mobile LED walls and units. “We’re grateful to the Mavs for reaching out to us, and we were proud to do our part to bring smiles to the faces of the good people of West.”
Opening ceremonies featured West Mayor Tommy Muska, Texas Legends Assistant GM Nancy Lieberman and Mavs legend Rolando Blackman. The Dallas Mavericks Dancers led a Dance Camp while Texas Legends coaches conducted a Hoops Camp for kids. The day ended with a “Guns & Hoses” basketball game with the West police and fire departments. The teams were coached by Mavs Head Coach Rick Carlisle and Texas Legends General Manager Del Harris.
