One of the Hill Country's most cherished institutions is coming back swinging. Crider's Rodeo Dancehall in Hunt will reopen May 17 after nearly a year of flood recovery with a benefit concert featuring Texas music icon Gary P. Nunn.The outdoor dance hall, touted as the oldest in Texas, was gearing up to celebrate its 100th birthday before the catastrophic 2025 floods hit. Instead, rushing waters overturned pool tables, upended the bar, and buried the complex under mud and debris. The venue, typically open Memorial Day through Labor Day, closed indefinitely."With heavy hearts, we share that due to the devastating flooding that has impacted Hunt, Texas, and the surrounding areas, Crider's will be closed for the remainder of the 2025 season," the venue wrote at the time. "Crider's has always been more than a place for summer nights and good times — it's a gathering spot for neighbors, friends, and families." ...read more read less