Depending upon the business, Chicken Fried Steak Festival has either been an economic blessing or a great disappointment.The festival traditionally brings business into town. That means restaurants, convenience stores, gas stations, motels and hotels, and even RV parks are expected to cash in on the three day event celebrating Lamesa as the legendary birth of the chicken fried steak For the Westerner Motel, the festival has been an economic boost. Of the 10-11 rooms available, seven of them were booked as of Friday afternoon.“It’s bringing business that we have haven’t seen. From last year, it’s definitely gotten bigger,” said Shiv ...