Dirt arrives at AT&T Center for 2020 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo

SAN ANTONIO – More than 2,000 tons of soil made it inside the AT&T Center Monday, meaning it’s almost time to rodeo, San Antonio.

The dirt was transported from an area near Charlotte to the arena via 70 truckloads.

A group of 12 volunteers loaded, moved and leveled the dirt in the process that lasts about seven hours.

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The dirt will remain in the arena throughout the rodeo, which runs Thursday-Feb. 23. The dirt is maintained at a depth of 10-12 inches, according to the rodeo.