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02/27/2010

Arlington Super Bowl's economic impact estimated at $611.7 million
Next year's Super Bowl in Arlington is projected to have a record economic impact of $611.7 million, according to a report commissioned by local organizers.

02/26/2010

Ambitious Super Bowl service project draws kids quickly
The goal of enrolling 20,000 children in a Super Bowl-related community service project seemed like an ambitious one. But apparently not too ambitious.

02/25/2010

Super Bowl host committee nearing donor goal
The North Texas Super Bowl host committee is now three donors shy of its goal of securing 15 million-dollar commitments to help pay for the most expensive effort of its kind in NFL history.

02/23/2010

Free workshop set for firms seeking 2011 Super Bowl business
The 2011 Super Bowl in Arlington is a year away, but the National Football League will start doling out contracts to local businesses well before that.

02/22/2010

Jerry Jones: I want Cowboys Stadium to be the 'Madison Square Garden' of boxing
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently talked about the Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey fight at Cowboys Stadium on March 13 to ESPN Radio:

02/18/2010

Cowboys would be interested in Mavs game at stadium
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has stated his interest in staging a regular season or playoff game at Cowboys Stadium. The Cowboys return that interest.

02/17/2010

North Texas program aims to enlist 20,000 kids in community service
ARLINGTON – Highlighting the work of about a dozen children, local Super Bowl organizers on Tuesday unveiled the first projects from a community service effort expected to eventually include 20,000 participants.

02/16/2010

Federal agents seize $200,000 in counterfeit gear during NBA All-Star Weekend
IRVING – Federal agents seized more than 4,000 pieces of unlicensed merchandise ranging from jerseys to caps to decals during NBA All-Star Weekend.

02/15/2010

Cowboys Stadium could be in 'rotation' to host future All-Star Games, NBA exec says
The palatial stadium in Arlington gets rave reviews from the National Basketball Association.

Jerry Jones eyes Final Four for Cowboys Stadium
With 108,713, the largest crowd ever for a basketball game, inside Cowboys Stadium, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones has an eye on the 2014 Final Four that will be coming to Arlington.

Cowboys Stadium passes its biggest test yet
For its biggest test yet, the NBA All-Star Game brought the $1.15 billion stadium its first truly national event Sunday night.

Cowboys Stadium, NBA All Stars put up big numbers
The glitzy NBA All-Star week that brought LeBron, Jay-Z and a foot of snow culminated Sunday night with a Texas-size exclamation point. A basketball-record-shattering 108,713 fans filled Cowboys Stadium for the 59th NBA All-Star Game. The Eastern Conference defeated the Western Conference, 141-139, though the score won't be what is most remembered.

02/14/2010

NBA All-Star Game a good dry run for Super Bowl
After Houston and UCLA played the Astrodome in 1968, before the biggest crowd to watch a college basketball game, a record that held for 14 years, the college game would never be the same, writes DMN's Kevin Sherrington.

Global appeal of basketball soars, with NBA leading way
The NBA planted the seeds for globalization in the early 1980s, when it inked a deal with an Italian television channel to show games.

NBA international All-Stars and Rookie Challenge players
2010 All-Stars from other nations, territories:

Super Bowl host committee going to school on NBA All-Star Weekend
The North Texas Super Bowl host committee returned last week from Sunday's football game with a brand-new focus: basketball.

02/13/2010

NBA All-Star Game also attracts other pros - strippers, prostitutes
The NBA All-Star Game is a celebration of basketball, but for many in town now, it's as much a celebration of decadence.

Dipping pretzel to debut as American Airlines Center chefs show their moves
It's not just NBA players putting their best foot forward this weekend. Chefs at American Airlines Center are debuting two items for All-Star Weekend.

02/12/2010

Stadium capacity helps drive NBA All-Star ticket prices down
Attendance at Sunday's NBA All-Star Game at Cowboys Stadium will be Texas-size, but ticket prices in many cases are far more modest this year.

How to spot NBA counterfeit All-Star material
The NBA is warning fans to watch out for counterfeit merchandise on sale this weekend.

02/07/2010

Before Super Bowl XLIV has a winner, officials looking to 2011

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North Texas officials were generally impressed with South Florida, but, they said, except for beaches, they didn’t see much they couldn’t match or even improve upon.
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Dramatic transportation changes are in the works for 2011 Superbowl
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Super Bowl events next year will require a dramatic but temporary overhaul of parts of the North Texas transportation system, including a temporary rail station in Arlington and changes to highway lanes.

North Texas Super Bowl Committee's booth a big draw in Florida
Just like Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, the replica Cowboys Stadium at the Super Bowl XLIV media center has generated a big buzz for the past week.

02/06/2010

2011 Super Bowl will bring big transit changes to Dallas area

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A temporary rail station in Arlington was among the changes for next year's game discussed by officials at the North Texas Host Committee booth in Fort Lauderdale.
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North Texas officials' Super Bowl visit offers glimpse of what's to come next year
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Mayors of four North Texas cities went to work Friday in Florida, trying to get a firsthand look at the behind-the-scenes work that will be required to put on Super Bowl XLV next year.

02/05/2010

North Texas mayors huddle on Super Bowl XLV plans
The mayors of Arlington, Fort Worth, Irving and Dallas and other officials are in Florida getting a first-hand, behind-the-scenes look.
Recession can't stop Super Bowl partying
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Cowboys sue Dallas company for $42 million in stadium suite payments 8:00 AM CT
The Dallas Cowboys are suing a cosmetic dentistry company to recover $42 million in lease payments for suites at the new Cowboys Stadium.

Recession can't stop Super Bowl partying, but it scales down spending
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Super Bowl is the nation's biggest sporting event, but for many here this week, it's also the glitziest and priciest party of the year.

Super Bowl XLV logo emphasizes game's history but doesn't slight Cowboys Stadium
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The logo for Super Bowl XLV in Arlington is a simple, monochromatic design featuring the Lombardi Trophy towering over Cowboys Stadium.

02/04/2010

Cowboys Stadium blog: Do you like Super Bowl XLV logo?

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The simple design featuring the Lombardi Trophy and Cowboys Stadium was unveiled today in Miami.
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North Texas Super Bowl host committee to study South Florida's performance
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The groups organizing Sunday's Super Bowl and the one next year couldn't be more different.

02/01/2010

Cowboys Stadium would love to host Pro Bowl
The Pro Bowl will return to Hawaii the next two years. The league has yet to decide whether it will be played the week before the Super Bowl or after.

01/31/2010

Stride & Ride event at Cowboys Stadium helps raise more than $500,000 to fight muscular dystrophy
Jonathan Gatica choked up as he told a crowd at Cowboys Stadium why he was walking in Saturday's Stride & Ride event, which raised more than $500,000 to help find a cure for muscular dystrophy.

NBA All-Star Game gives downtown Dallas a chance to shine
Arlington may be hosting the main event, but Dallas plans to own the stage when it comes to the decadent and celebrity-fueled frenzy expected to surround next week's NBA All-Star Game.

01/30/2010

Stride & Ride event at Cowboys Stadium helps raise more than $500,000 to fight muscular dystrophy
Jonathan Gatica choked up as he told a crowd at Cowboys Stadium why he was walking in Saturday's Stride & Ride event, which raised more than $500,000 to help find a cure for muscular dystrophy.

01/29/2010

3,000 expected to take victory lap for MDA at Cowboys Stadium
On Saturday, Cowboys Stadium will be the venue for the Muscular Dystrophy Association's seventh annual Stride & Ride, where about 3,000 walkers and people using wheelchairs and scooters will take a one-mile victory lap on the concourse.

01/28/2010

Parking lot owner near Cowboys Stadium fighting $94,000 in fines
ARLINGTON – An Arlington man is headed to municipal court today to fight nearly $100,000 in violations for parking cars on his lot near Cowboys Stadium.

01/22/2010

Cowboys Stadium to offer new devices to help visually or hearing-impaired fans
The visually and hearing-impaired should find Cowboys Stadium a friendlier venue these days thanks to devices initially designed for theme parks and museums.

01/19/2010

As venue for Pacquiao-Clottey fight, Cowboys Stadium is a knockout
ARLINGTON – The circus came to town Tuesday, and promoter Bob Arum instantly proclaimed it the greatest opening day in boxing history. Never before has an introductory news conference been held in a $1.15 billion venue with Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders standing guard as the fighters took center stage.

01/13/2010

Watching party at Cowboys Stadium? NFL says no

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Owner Jerry Jones said on the Dallas Cowboys flagship radio station that he could challenge the NFL rule banning a team from hosting a watching party for a road game at its stadium. He's challenged it before.

Minn. columnist: Vikings fans anti-American?

Texas Stadium to be blown up April 11

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01/10/2010

Punch bowl: Cowboys Stadium gets Pacquiao-Clottey fight
Cowboys Stadium will host its first boxing match on March 13 when Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey get together for a welterweight championship bout after Jones came to an agreement with Top Rank chairman Bob Arum.

Cowboys faithful optimistic from the get-go
ARLINGTON – To understand how big the Dallas Cowboys' playoff win was Saturday night, you must understand how long fans like Derrick Mondragon have been waiting.

01/08/2010

Cowboys' 100,000-plus crowd calmer at season finale than at opener
The first time the Dallas Cowboys hosted a crowd of 100,000-plus, public safety officials worried that standing-room-only fans were about to turn violent.

DMN Investigates blog: Another structure by company that built Cowboys practice facility collapses
The company that built the Dallas Cowboys' failed practice facility (right) has suffered another collapse of one of its large tentlike structures.

Dallas Cowboys poised to cash in on postseason play at new stadium
The priciest seats for Saturday's Dallas Cowboys playoff game are $500, but team owner Jerry Jones will see little more than $15 of that.

01/05/2010

Dallas Cowboys fans withstand freeze for chance at hot playoff tickets
The line was close to 100 deep for tickets that went on sale at 10 a.m.

Stopping scalpers hasn't been police priority since Cowboys Stadium opened
At Cowboys Stadium, the field has been wide open for scalpers.

01/03/2010

Cowboys Stadium becomes one of Dallas area's biggest impact players
Few buildings in North Texas have invited the hype and scrutiny directed at the Dallas Cowboys' new $1.15 billion stadium.

01/02/2010

Cowboys Stadium a boon and a bane for nearby businesses in Arlington
ARLINGTON – The economy of Cowboys Stadium is filled with mega events, dollar signs and lots of zeros.

AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic sees clear skies ahead

KYE R. LEE / DMN

The push for the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic to become a BCS bowl should start in earnest the summer of '12, writes Kevin Sherrington. But the Cotton Bowl's future starts today in Cowboys Stadium (1 p.m. Ch. 4) when Oklahoma State faces Mississippi.

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12/31/2009

Cowboys Stadium in for a fast makeover for Cotton Bowl, then home finale
The stadium is hosting back-to-back major events for the first time since its June opening. In little more than 24 hours, the stadium will have to accommodate an estimated 170,000 people to see college and pro football.

Irving officials approve 'Cheddar Explosion' of Texas Stadium
Texas Stadium will come down this spring in a “Cheddar Explosion.” That's the name that Kraft Foods has given to its promotional campaign for the implosion of the iconic structure.

12/27/2009

Screen gets Mississippi's attention
Like most who walk onto the field at Cowboys Stadium and stare up at the gargantuan video screen, Mississippi players needed a moment Sunday.

12/25/2009

Texas Sports Personality of 2009: Cowboys Stadium in Arlington

TOM FOX / DMN

Our "Sports Personality of the Year" isn't an athlete, owner or fervent fan. Yet it's changed the sports landscape of North Texas and the country. Someday it may have a similar impact on the entire wide world of sports. Our 2009 Texas Sports Personality of the Year? Cowboys Stadium.

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Cowboys Stadium basketball floor to be gone after two uses
ARLINGTON – The basketball floor at Cowboys Stadium is gone but only temporarily.

12/24/2009

Promoter calls Pacquiao-Mayweather fight dead
Promoter Bob Arum declared the megafight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. dead Thursday, though efforts continued to find a compromise to a dispute over blood testing.

12/19/2009

Jones confident Cowboys Stadium can attract basketball fans
Jerry Jones' next basketball-related goal for the stadium is to draw 100,000 or more fans to the Feb. 14 NBA All-Star Game, although NBA official Ski Austin said Saturday that a more realistic number is something in the 80,000s.

Fans at Cowboys Stadium's first basketball game wowed by size of venue, but they say arena lacks intimacy
Pigskin was kicked to the curb at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, replaced by the sounds of squeaking tennis shoes, the thud of a bouncing basketball and a blaring basketball buzzer.

Cowboys Stadium proves it's a big league venue

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A college basketball game played on Saturday afternoon, which Texas won over North Carolina, 103-90, sent out the word that the Dallas-Fort Worth area has finally, belatedly, arrived on par with all others as a host for big-time sports, writes Tim Cowlishaw.

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Pittman delivers as Texas beats North Carolina, 103-90

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By the end of Texas' 103-90 win Saturday over North Carolina, little doubt was left about Dexter Pittman's ability to impact games, writes Chuck Carlton. Pittman finished with 23 points and 15 rebounds, including 12 off the offensive glass.

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12/16/2009

Texas-North Carolina game a dry run for NBA All-Star Game

TOM FOX / DMN

As Cowboys Stadium prepares to host No. 2 Texas and No. 10 North Carolina on Saturday in the first in a series of high-profile college and pro basketball games, officials are looking for glitches while hoping everything goes according to plan.

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Cowboys Stadium's transformation to basketball arena nearing completion
ARLINGTON — The transformation of Cowboys Stadium into a basketball arena is still a couple of days away, but a key piece is nearly finished.

Cowboys Stadium project topped most minority-, women-contracting goals
ARLINGTON – The $1.15 billion Cowboys Stadium reached its goals for women and minority contracting in one set of categories and narrowly missed the mark in another.

12/14/2009

Mentors offer shoulder to cry on for military kids who lose parents

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Sgt. Kristopher Giuranna is among 17 mentors who followed Snowball Express, an annual charity event, to the Dallas area.
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12/13/2009

Cowboys Stadium still possible site for Pacquiao-Mayweather
Promoter Bob Arum expects to settle on a site for Manny Pacquiao's fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. by next week. While Las Vegas is the front-runner, Arum claims it still might be Dallas – and it definitely won't be LA.

12/09/2009

Promotors cancel trip to Dallas, dealing blow to chances of Cowboys Stadium hosting Pacquiao-Mayweather bout
Promoters of the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight abruptly canceled a trip to Dallas on Wednesday, dealing a serious blow to Jerry Jones' chances of landing the bout for Cowboys Stadium.

12/05/2009

Irving official walks a fine line on Texas Stadium's implosion
Irving's hope that the pending destruction of Texas Stadium becomes an American spectacle – complete with a corporate sponsor and national contest – rests on Maura Gast.

Dallas, Arlington officials look for tourism boost from UT-Nebraska game
A University of Texas football showdown here with a rival to the north usually provides local businesses with a big payday.

12/04/2009

Gutter keeps 2 workers from sliding off Cowboys Stadium roof
Two workers were hospitalized after slipping on the icy roof of Cowboys Stadium on Thursday morning and sliding 250 feet before stopping at the edge, Arlington officials said.

12/03/2009

Half-marathon in April will highlight fitness weekend at Cowboys Stadium
Cowboys Stadium, home of America's Team, will also be home to America's Run. The event's organizers envision a family-friendly fitness weekend, April 9-11, culminating with a half-marathon, a 5K and a postrace concert at the new stadium in Arlington, writes Debbie Fetterman

Gutter keeps 2 workers from sliding off Cowboys Stadium roof

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Two workers were hospitalized after slipping on the icy roof of Cowboys Stadium on Thursday morning and sliding 250 feet before stopping at the edge, Arlington officials said.
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11/28/2009

Texas Tech shows it can handle a hit at quarterback

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Maybe no team has managed the quarterback roulette this season better than Texas Tech, writes Chuck Carlton, one reason the Red Raiders could get to eight regular-season wins with a win over Baylor in Arlington (5 p.m. FSSW).

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11/27/2009

Web site peddles parking near Cowboys Stadium
Most Cowboys Stadium parking spaces are sold in advance, often via the Internet.

11/26/2009

Permanent flags now on display at Cowboys Stadium
They were hard to spot if you weren’t looking for them. But two American flags were hanging in the rafters of Cowboys Stadium on Thursday, one at each end zone.

WHAT YOU SAID: PARTY PASSES
Readers reacted to the news that Arlington fire officials were concerned about the number of $29 Party Passes sold by the Dallas Cowboys for their first regular-season game weeks before the game was played. Here's a sampling of what you said:

Update: Jerry Jones doesn't rule out real U.S. flag inside Cowboys Stadium
Since it was discovered two weeks ago that Cowboys Stadium doesn't have a permanent flag displayed inside the stadium, residents and talk show hosts have been calling for Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to put one up.

11/25/2009

Arlington fire official told Cowboys of Party Pass concerns
Authorities and security nearly lost control of mobs of angry fans at the home opener.
Download: Assistant fire chief's e-mails
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Cowboys say they won't limit party passes
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11/21/2009

Cowboys Stadium lacks permanent U.S. flag, riling some fans
The Dallas Cowboys boast one of the world's largest and most technologically advanced stadiums.

11/20/2009

Cowboys Stadium lacks permanent U.S. flag, riling some fans
Owner Jerry Jones said Friday on KRLD-FM (105.3) that a flag wouldn't be added. The debate started last weekend when a high school football team did not have a flag at its game, and the national anthem was performed without the Stars and Stripes.

11/18/2009

4,626 learn CPR at Cowboys Stadium
ARLINGTON – Most of Arlington's eighth-graders were sprawled across the Cowboys Stadium field and into the record books Tuesday.

11/16/2009

Police to play big game-day role when Super Bowl comes to Arlington
Bowman, speaking after a Super Bowl XLV Council of Mayors meeting Monday, said that he couldn't reveal more specific staffing levels but that the law enforcement effort would be massive.

11/13/2009

Dallas Cowboys step up sales pitch for club seats
A glitzy $1.15 billion stadium and successful early season haven't been enough to sell out the Dallas Cowboys' pricey club seats.

11/12/2009

Super Bowl XLV youth education center will be built in Arlington
The NFL has announced that the youth education and recreation center funded as part of each Super Bowl will be constructed in Arlington for the 2011 championship.

Price was right for area schools to stage playoff games at new Cowboys Stadium

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Tevin Williams and Euless Trinity played the first high school football game in Cowboys Stadium.

Area school district athletic directors said they're pleased Cowboys officials kept the charge for renting the team's new stadium for football playoff games close to what it cost to play in Texas Stadium a year ago.
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11/10/2009

Super Bowl in Arlington will have record economic impact, booster says
The 2011 Super Bowl in Arlington is projected to have a greater economic impact than any previous one, host committee CEO Bill Lively said Monday.

11/05/2009

Cowboys Stadium could be site if Pacquiao-Mayweather boxing match comes to pass
North Texas fans could be treated to some world-class boxing if the Dallas Cowboys and promoter Top Rank can nail down a March showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. at Cowboys Stadium.

Crime blog: Dallas police expect influx of prostitutes for NBA All-Star Game, Super Bowl XLV
At the National Prostitute Diversion Conference today, Sgt. Louis Felini said between 50,000 and 100,000 prostitutes could be in the metroplex for the Super Bowl.

11/04/2009

Cities to get tax refund
ARLINGTON – The state plans to set aside about $13.3 million in sales taxes for use by three local cities and the private committee organizing the 2010 NBA All-Star Game at Cowboys Stadium.

11/02/2009

High school playoff quadrupleheader in the works for Cowboys Stadium

VERNON BRYANT / DMN

The one-site Saturday playoff quadrupleheader, once thought to be punted away when Texas Stadium closed, will happen at least once this season at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.

Arlington airport lands fans on Cowboys game days
ARLINGTON – Dallas Cowboys fans are filling the Arlington skies just as predictably as their cars are crowding the streets around the team's new stadium.

Arlington airport lands fans on Cowboys game days
Arlington Municipal Airport is pushing capacity as dozens of planes filled with fans arrive before every football game and concert.

10/31/2009

Officials: Well-known food company may want to sponsor Texas Stadium implosion
Dallas Cowboys fans – and haters – who want the honor of imploding Irving's iconic Texas Stadium could face a lot of competition.

10/27/2009

Arlington looks to add regulations to pedicabs at Cowboys Stadium
ARLINGTON – City officials are trying to control some of the chaos that's accompanied the opening of Cowboys Stadium and the crowds there that routinely top 80,000.

10/23/2009

At 89 years young, she's a true-blue seasoned ticket holder
DESOTO – Louise Alexander has been a football fan about as long as the Dallas Cowboys have been a football team.

10/20/2009

Fundraiser wants more Super Bowls for North Texas
ARLINGTON – Bill Lively doesn't just want to wow the world when Cowboys Stadium hosts the 2011 Super Bowl. He wants to impress National Football League officials with the kind of Southern hospitality and seamless collaboration that will keep North Texas on the short list for future Super Bowls.

10/19/2009

Stadium blog: Officials angling for regular Cowboys Stadium slot in Super Bowl rotation
Bill Lively, who heads the Super Bowl XLV Host Committee, touted the stadium to the North Texas Chambers of Commerce on Monday.
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Aging apartment building near Cowboys Stadium in Arlington has a $4.5 million price tag
Contradictory scenes greet fans on their way to the south entrance of Cowboys Stadium. Straight ahead, a billion-plus dollars worth of glass, steel and luxury dominates the horizon. On the right is a row of aging apartments, a two-acre island surrounded by stadium parking and cut off from a neighborhood that’s mostly been demolished.
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10/16/2009

'Official' Dallas Cowboys products are adding up

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Carol Cotton of The Colony gets some grub at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, where signs let patrons know that the Dallas Cowboys’ official guacamole is Wholly Guacamole.

Holy guacamole! Does it seem like there are more products this year trumpeting their status as the “official” this or that of the Dallas Cowboys — including guacamole? There are. And it’s partly due to the team’s new showplace. With the buzz generated by the new stadium in Arlington, companies are lining up at the doors, eager to trade cash for cachet.

10/15/2009

In with the old: Sooner fans say Texas-OU belongs in Cotton Bowl

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Fans who have attended games at Cowboys Stadium still favor the Cotton Bowl's tradition, State Fair trappings.
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10/13/2009

Chat replay: Cowboys Stadium mostly misses as music venue

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Concertgoers report that sound is good in the lower levels, but terrible in the nosebleed seats.
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10/09/2009

Cowboys mascot Rowdy is out of the gameday lineup
The Dallas Cowboys brought plenty of history with them during their move from Irving to Arlington.

10/04/2009

Cowboys Stadium to get tweaks with team away
The Dallas Cowboys are spending a month away from their new Arlington home, but city and team workers remain busy as another round of tweaks and upgrades at the stadium continues.

10/03/2009

Mallett, Razorbacks lower hammer on A&M, 47-19

JOHN F. RHODES / DMN

The first real test this season for Texas A&M looked an awful lot like 2008, writes Chuck Carlton. Arkansas' 47-19 hammering of the Aggies in the Southwest Classic on Saturday had to leave A&M fans wondering if their team's 3-0 start will dissolve into another losing season.

Photos: Arkansas 47, A&M 19

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Sherrington: A&M a work in progress

10/02/2009

Super Bowl rail plan to Cowboys Stadium may change
Cowboys Stadium will get temporary commuter rail service for the 2011 Super Bowl, but it might not be the plan that was previously announced.

09/28/2009

Crowd easer: Party Pass areas less congested Monday
Last week’s crowd of 30,000 Party Passers, most of them standing shoulder-to-shoulder, was replaced with a more sparsely populated group at tonight's Dallas Cowboys home game.

09/29/2009

Cowboys Stadium's biggest video board gets the littlest tweak
Jerry Jones probably didn't need confirmation that his stadium's massive video board is all-world, but he got it anyway Monday night.

09/27/2009

Cowboys Stadium a labor of love for Jones family

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Cowboys Stadium was a family project from its conception.
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09/28/2009

Dallas Cowboys fans, rush hour commuters likely to clog Arlington roadways
The Dallas Cowboys new stadium in Arlington has rarely had a large week night event, and when it did, the crowd was smaller than what’s expected Monday.

09/26/2009

Cowboys Stadium is Super Bowl ready from TV standpoint
Cowboys Stadium is Super Bowl ready from television's point of view. Such detail and effort have gone into making the stadium an ideal giant television studio that Fox could walk into today and produce a Super Bowl.

Terrorism case not causing major changes in security in Dallas-Fort Worth
The arrest of a terrorist suspect targeting downtown Dallas doesn't appear to be having a dramatic effect on security measures at area landmarks and key infrastructure.

Cowboys Stadium manager Jack Hill pleads guilty to DWI
The Cowboys Stadium general manager pleaded guilty this week to driving while intoxicated following his arrest just a few hours after the stadium's opening night celebration in June.

Cowboys Stadium books pro bull riding event
The Professional Bull Riders tour is bringing its elite to Cowboys Stadium next year for a competition that will have the largest single-day prize for the winner.

09/25/2009

Cowboys Stadium general manager pleads guilty on DWI charge
Jack Hill, 54, was arrested just a few hours after the stadium's opening night celebration, featuring a concert headlined by George Strait, in June.

Professional Bull Riders tour making stop at Cowboys Stadium
The Professional Bull Riders tour is bringing its elite to Cowboys Stadium next year for a competition that will have the largest single-day prize for the winner.

Guinness World Records ready to set record straight on Cowboys Stadium video board
The Dallas Cowboys claim to have the world's largest HDTV screen, but on Monday, the team's bragging rights will become official.

09/24/2009

Dallas Cowboys won't adopt ticket limits, vow to work on crowd control issues

PAUL MOSELEY/Special Contributor

The Dallas Cowboys won't allow a repeat of Sunday's crowd unrest after some fans with standing-room-only tickets were temporarily denied entry to the team's new stadium, an Arlington fire official said.
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09/23/2009

Cowboys Stadium: Behind the Scenes

LOUIS DeLUCA / DMN

The crowd at the debut of Cowboys Stadium was the largest to see an NFL regular-season game.

If you weren't one of the 105,121 who saw the spectacle that is Cowboys Stadium up close and personal on Sunday night, here's the next best thing. Take our interactive tour of Jerry Jones' new $1.15 billion palace.
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Review: Cowboys Stadium's junk food 'makes Miller Lite seem high-class'
The new Yankee Stadium has a high- end steakhouse and great barbecue. Citi Field, the home of the New York Mets, has some of the city's best burgers and excellent Brooklyn beer. The Dallas Cowboys' $1.15 billion football arena has Frito pie.

Super Bowl XLV Kick-Off Concerts to feature Faith Hill, Sting
Host committee officials said country singer Faith Hill will perform March 6 at Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, and pop star Sting is booked for May 22 at the Winspear Opera House in Dallas.

Arlington officials on watch after federal terror alert but say city, attractions are prepared
A vague terrorism warning about threats to stadiums, hotels and tourist attractions has caught the attention of Arlington officials.

Deputy city manager briefs Arlington council on entertainment district, Cowboys Stadium
Arlington Deputy City Manager Trey Yelverton said Tuesday that Lincoln Square shopping center has become a hotspot for game- and event-day activities, with some restaurants closing after running out of food because of the large crowds

09/22/2009

Young North Texans urged to get out, help ahead of Super Bowl XLV
ARLNGTON – Local Super Bowl organizers announced Monday the creation of a program to encourage children to perform at least 45,000 hours of community service in more than 100 cities.

Did they let the party get to big at Cowboys stadium?
Arlington officials and the Dallas Cowboys are discussing the possibility of reducing the number of standing-room-only tickets by two-thirds after crowds became unruly Sunday night when they weren't allowed into the stadium.

WHAT YOU SAID: PARTY PASSES
We asked readers for their opinions about the $29 Party Passes and their experiences at the first regular-season game at Cowboys Stadium. Here's a sampling of the responses from the Stadium Blog of The Dallas Morning News :

09/21/2009

Did they let the party get too big at Cowboys Stadium?

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Team officials said they sold 30,000 of the $29 tickets to Sunday's game. Sales may be limited to 10,000.
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09/20/2009

Record crowd fills Cowboys Stadium for new era
With a record crowd and allusions to the Wonders of the World, the Dallas Cowboys started their third era with hyperbole fitting one of sport's most storied franchises.

09/21/2009

Firsts for the regular season debut of Cowboys Stadium
The Cowboys franchise gave this Sept. 20, 2009 night game its own name "Cowboys Stadium Inaugural Game." That meant every semi-significant moment represented a first as the Cowboys entered a new era.

Dallas Cowboys' new era comes with errors in 33-31 loss

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Marcus Spears shows the dejection the Dallas Cowboys felt after the Giants made the winning field goal with no time left.

The party at the Dallas Cowboys' new stadium ended at 10:47 p.m. the same way all great, oversized parties do, writes Tim Cowlishaw. With the hosts thinking, "We've got a mess to clean up here."
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09/20/2009

Cowboys Stadium traffic frustrates neighbors in Arlington
Jason Sloane says he has the perfect solution for the traffic problems just west of Cowboys Stadium – free tickets for neighbors who put up with congestion.

Notebook: Police report smooth traffic, some arrests around Cowboys Stadium
Arlington police spokeswoman Tiara Ellis Richard said there were no traffic problems around the stadium before the game. The Cowboys boast that there are more than a dozen routes to the stadium, and fans appeared to arrive early and knew where they were going.

With porta-parties in place, Dallas Cowboys tailgaters get a jump start on the fun
Enthusiastic tailgaters ringed the outer edges of the parking lots, creating a festive atmosphere marked by hot barbecue and cold drinks. Tailgating stretched from the outer edges of Texas Rangers and Six Flags parking lots to spots closer to the stadium.

Cowboys Stadium food? Not so bad; in fact, many relish it
What does an elephant eat? Anything he wants. What does an elephantine crowd of 100,000 eat?

Dallas Cowboys fans clearly get the big picture with video board
At the Cowboys' previous home, it was said that Texas Stadium had a hole in the roof so God could watch his favorite team.

Dallas Cowboys season-ticket holders pay hundreds to thousands for seats, but say it was worth every penny
From the nosebleeds to the very first row, season-ticket holders of all stripes were sizing up their seats and sight lines Sunday.

Glad to have that bargain Dallas Cowboys game behind me
It was possible, in theory, to attend Sunday's Cowboys-Giants season opener – including all taxes, parking and shuttle to the stadium – for an astonishingly thrifty $45 a head.

Love, hate for Dallas Cowboys steeped in winning, marketing traditions

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Tonight in Arlington, the Dallas Cowboys enter the pantheon of saints.
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09/19/2009

Cowboys Stadium's hidden gems sparkle, too
Want to know the biggest difference between the Dallas Cowboys' locker room and the Cowboys Cheerleaders' inner sanctum? Mirrors, of course, lots and lots of mirrors, and rows of electrical outlets for grooming tools, fuchsia paint and almost-life-size photos of each cheerleader. The 'Boys apparently need less primping.

New stadium could prove inspiring for Dallas Cowboys

JOHN F. RHODES / DMN

A crowd of about 100,000 is expected tonight when the Cowboys play their first regular-season game in their new stadium.

In 1971, the Dallas Cowboys took pride in protecting their turf at their new home - Texas Stadium. Tonight, the Cowboys will try to do the same when they officially begin a new era (7:20 p.m., Ch. 5) against the Giants at $1.15 billion Cowboys Stadium.
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09/18/2009

Faithful season-ticket holders priced out of Cowboys Stadium

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Because of high prices, the Burris family won't be following the Cowboys to Arlington.
Fans to get open roof, early entry for home opener
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Dallas Cowboy fans to get open roof and early entry for home opener
The Cowboys announced Friday that the retractable roof and glass end zone doors –again, the world's largest – will be open for the matchup against the New York Giants on Sunday.

09/17/2009

Ticket resale brisk for Cowboys Stadium, but prices not through roof
Some resellers find demand not as high as they'd hoped.
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Irving to consider demolition contract for Texas Stadium
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09/16/2009

Cowboys Stadium shakes up life for nearby homeowners

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Inconvenienced by the stadium, some homeowners say they've "signed" – signaling they may sell to developers.
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09/15/2009

AT&T doesn't comment on possible naming plans for Cowboys Stadium
AT&T was rumored to be interested in naming rights for the Dallas Cowboys stadium in Arlington, but it was the $354 million performing arts center in Dallas that landed the deal.

09/14/2009

Arlington ISD cancels student field trip for George W. Bush speech after criticism
Arlington schools won’t send students to a Super Bowl XLV-related event featuring former President George W. Bush after criticism about how that field trip was handled compared to President Barack Obama’s education speech.

09/13/2009

Thoughtful sign planning points Cowboys fans in right direction at stadium
ARLINGTON – Cowboys Stadium is packed to its arches with design elements that make fans gawk in amazement.

09/15/2009

Unlike most NFL sites, it's hard to catch a ride to Cowboys Stadium

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Arlington is the largest U.S. city without a single bus or rail line.
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09/13/2009

Cowboys Stadium still has surprises to unveil at regular-season debut
For the Dallas Cowboys, it's been a year filled with milestones, unveilings and ceremonies surrounding their new stadium.

09/12/2009

Cowboys Stadium taking some hits from fans
Losing teams weren't the only ones who had something to grumble about after the five football games at Cowboys Stadium over Labor Day weekend.

Arlington schools superintendent apologizes for Obama speech controversy
Arlington schools Superintendent Jerry McCullough issued an apology Friday for the controversy over his handling of this week's televised speech by President Barack Obama.

Cowboys Stadium continues working on access issues for handicapped fans
The woman who put together Cowboys Stadium's accessibility and advisory committee said Friday that the $1.15 billion stadium exceeded several federal standards for buildings set by the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Cowboys Stadium taking hits from fans

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A vocal group of college and high school football fans complained this week about what they saw as a glitch-filled experience, but officials say it's part of a learning curve with the new stadium.
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09/11/2009

Rangers change Sept. 20 start time to avert traffic mess, but ...
Major League Baseball agreed to move back the Sept. 20 Texas Rangers game by two hours to reduce potential conflicts between baseball and football traffic.

09/10/2009

Reader reaction to Arlington schools' decisions on presidential speeches
President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, will address about 800 fifth-graders, including some from Arlington, during the school day on Sept. 21 at Cowboys Stadium. The Bushes will be co-chairs of an educational, community service and art project for Super Bowl XLV that's being described as the largest of its kind in the country aimed at elementary schoolchildren.

09/09/2009

New buildings have been a boon for NFL teams
Fourteen stadiums have been built since 1998. Nine of those teams with new homes advanced to the Super Bowl since moving.

A look at historic stadiums in Dallas-Fort Worth area
Early facities in the Dallas and Fort Worth area, amny of which survive today, came in all shapes and sizes.

09/07/2009

Euless Trinity beats Utah power, 42-21, in Cowboys Stadium

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Euless Trinity's Bobby Brown (left) is tackled by Bingham Miners' Kamron Coon in Monday's game.

Euless Trinity never trailed in a 42-21 victory over South Jordan (Utah) Bingham in the first high school game played at the new Cowboys Stadium.
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09/09/2009

Cowboys Stadium newest, most expensive and best in NFL

RON ENNIS / Special to DMN

The gigantic video screens in Cowboys Stadium make the new facility impossible to ignore.

The great sporting venues of America all have had a distinguishing characteristic. Leave it to Jerry Jones to add some character to the $1.15 billion palace for his Cowboys. Those replay boards top off the crown jewel of football stadiums, writes NFL columnist Rick Gosselin.
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09/06/2009

High school teams eager to play at Cowboys Stadium

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Cowboys Stadium hosts four high school football games Monday.

Eight teams will compete at Cowboys Stadium in the Kirk Herbstreit Varsity Football Series. It's the first time high schools will compete at the stadium in Arlington.
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Complaints about Cowboys Stadium's acoustics reverberate
Dallas Cowboys fans will find it easy to crank up the volume at the new stadium, but those ear-splitting acoustics present problems when it's George Strait in the end zone instead of Marion Barber.

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Stadiums built for sports, not concerts
When thinking about acoustics at a mammoth sports stadium, always ponder the gridiron and the AstroTurf instead of speakers and musical instruments. The emphasis of a sporting arena is, well, sports. Concerts are usually an afterthought, a cool and lucrative byproduct of an indoor venue that can accommodate the masses.

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09/05/2009

Complaints about Cowboys Stadium's concert acoustics reverberate
Dallas Cowboys fans will find it easy to crank up the volume at the new stadium, but those ear-splitting acoustics present problems when it's George Strait in the end zone instead of Marion Barber.
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09/04/2009

Big things ahead for college football at Cowboys Stadium
Today’s Top 25 matchup between Oklahoma and BYU represents just the beginning of the Cowboys’ blueprint for college football. Cowboys Stadium will host five college games this season, and that could double in a few years.

Cities as far away as Frisco commit money to 2011 Super Bowl at Cowboys Stadium
Tourism officials banking on the 2011 Super Bowl to fill hotel rooms across North Texas have committed more than $2 million in public and other monies to the effort.

08/28/2009

NFL: Dallas Cowboys' scoreboard can stay put

RON T. ENNIS / Special to DMN

After a week's worth of debate, the NFL has ruled that the Dallas Cowboys' scoreboard can remain 90 feet above the playing field.

In a memo sent to every NFL team, commissioner Roger Goodell has decided not to take any action for this season regarding the Dallas Cowboys’ 90-foot high digital scoreboard that hangs over the field at their new stadium.
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Jerry Jones vindicated by NFL decision
Now, you know why Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was sooooo defiant about not moving his $40 million Diamond Vision board, columnist Jean-Jacques Taylor writes. He was right and the NFL was wrong; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell's decision this morning proves it.

Cowboys Stadium scoreboard issue not over yet
Even though Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys won the first round, the battle over the Cowboys Stadium scoreboard will likely reappear after the upcoming season, columnist Tim Cowlishaw writes. Especially if the scoreboard is hit by a punt during a game that matters.

Jimmy Johnson: Dallas Cowboys' video boards just fine
Former Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson, who filmed some commercials Thursday in Arlington, loves the video boards at Cowboys Stadium right where they are.

Cowboys Stadium could set Super Bowl attendance record, estimate shows
Cowboys Stadium could come close to setting the Super Bowl attendance record when football's biggest game arrives in February 2011.

08/26/2009

Injured Dallas Cowboys staffers sue firms in practice facility collapse
The Canadian company responsible for building the Dallas Cowboys practice facility conspired with a Las Vegas consulting firm to cover up the giant tentlike structure's design flaws, two team employees alleged in lawsuits Tuesday.

Critics get kicks in, but Jerry entrenched on video board issue

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Jerry Jones (left) has remained defiant in saying that Cowboys Stadium's massive video board does not need to be raised.

Instead of reveling in the spectacular debut of JerryWorld, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is hearing coast-to-coast catcalls for building a billion-dollar stadium and allowing it to become target practice for a back-up punter, writes Kevin Sherrington.
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08/24/2009

The Cowboys Stadium digital board is a hot topic

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Titans punter A.J. Trapasso points up after bouncing a third-quarter punt off the bottom of the video board at Cowboys Stadium.

The NFL's Competition Committee will hold a conference call this week to discuss the digital board at Cowboys Stadium after Tennessee's A.J. Trapasso hit the board with a punt.
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08/23/2009

Football fans at Cowboys Stadium's first game rave about views
Based on an informal survey of fans during Friday night's game – whether they spent $29 or $290,000 – everyone seemed to think they got a good deal.
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Jerry: No need to raise Cowboys Stadium video board
Jerry Jones said he sees no reason to raise the digital boards at Cowboys Stadium, even though a punt hit it during Friday's preseason game against the Tennessee Titans.

08/22/2009

A winning beginning: Cowboys fans, players rave about new stadium
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wanted a stadium of epic proportions that pointed to the future of sports. But Carlos Silva was thinking about the distant past Friday as he prepared to enter and watch the team's first game in Arlington.

08/21/2009

Dallas Cowboys' preseason opener at new stadium could draw crowd of 80,000

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Preseason NFL games usually draw little more than a yawn, but not tonight.
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Dallas Cowboys set to rock the house in new stadium

LARA SOLT / DMN

Thus far, the Cowboys have only played on the big screen in their new stadium. That changes tonight.

Cowboys Stadium has hosted George Strait, the Jonas Brothers, Paul McCartney and the soccer elite since it opened its doors in June. But tonight (7 p.m., FOX, Ch. 4) will be the first time it will feature performances by Tony Romo, Jason Witten, DeMarcus Ware and Co.
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08/19/2009

Dallas Cowboys fans hope new tailgate rules don't spoil the party

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The Naylors and their tailgating pals worry about how the move to Cowboys Stadium will affect them.
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08/20/2009

Do your parking homework before heading to Cowboys Stadium
Friends, I had every intention of blazing out a footpath this week between the new Cowboys Stadium and the comparatively economical $25-a-pop parking lots the city has decided to open up. You know I go that extra mile for you.

08/21/2009

North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee will hold a luncheon today
The North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee will hold a luncheon today to announce details of the official minority- and women-owned business procurement program.

Rangers parking lot info
The Texas Rangers on Thursday announced prices for parking spots in ballpark lots for Dallas Cowboys home games.

08/20/2009

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders applaud new changes at stadium
The Dallas Cowboys aren't the only ones making their debut this week in the new stadium. How 'bout them cheerleaders?

Paul McCartney conjures up decades of memories at Cowboys Stadium concert

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Paul McCartney acknowledges the crowd during Wednesday's performance at Cowboys Stadium.

Paul McCartney’s career spans more than just decades – it travels through lifetimes. His work with the Beatles and then with Wings, his solo output and even his side projects as the Fireman could each be separate books detailing the creative existence of different artists. So when you witness him in concert offering songs from those varied phases, they conjure up a vast assortment of memories.

08/19/2009

Paul McCartney plus Texas Rangers equals big traffic in Arlington tonight

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Commuters, beware: Two events at the big two stadiums, at roughly the same time.
Video: Arlington traffic center set to grapple with gridlock
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08/15/2009

Dallas Cowboys fans make deep-pocket choice at stadium's Select-A-Seat sales event
Raynard Kearbey visited Cowboys Stadium with a friend last week and liked what he saw.

08/14/2009

Stadium scoop: Turf won't be in attendance during Paul McCartney's concert
The new Dallas Cowboys football field will be ready just in time for ... Paul McCartney.

08/12/2009

Cowboys fans can select seats in bid to sell out season tickets
The Dallas Cowboys are making a last-minute push to sell out their new stadium, and this time, the sales pitch is in person.

New Cowboys stadium takes artwork cues from Old World traditions
ARLINGTON – The style of the Dallas Cowboys' new stadium is modern, but the Old World served as a muse for the team's latest ambition.

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08/09/2009

Cowboys Stadium open house dazzles Arlington residents

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Mason Vaughan and Hudson Hanrattie joined thousands who got their first look at what tax dollars helped build.
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Cowboys Stadium's economic impact felt before Cowboys' season even begins
The Dallas Cowboys have yet to play a down in Arlington, but the impact of the team's new stadium is already being felt in the local economy.

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CONFIRMED EVENTS at Cowboys Stadium
Confirmed events at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington: Today: Free tours of stadium for Arlington residents, noon-4 p.m.

08/08/2009

Cowboys Stadium's economic impact felt before football season even begins
The Dallas Cowboys have yet to play a down in Arlington, but the impact of the team's new stadium is already being felt in the local economy.

Contemporary artwork to be part of landscape at Cowboys Stadium
Arlington's newest stadium is also Arlington's newest museum.

08/05/2009

Irving City Council to decide fate of Texas Stadium leftovers
The City Council tonight will consider a policy that would leave up to council members, the chamber of commerce and the city manager the distribution of leftover items not sold in an auction that begins Friday.

08/03/2009

Texas could earn bonus if Longhorns basketball game draws 75,000
Could the University of Texas regular-season men’s basketball game against reigning NCAA champ North Carolina Dec. 19 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington draw 75,000 fans? No one is making predictions yet, but the agreement for the game gives the Longhorns a $75,000 bonus if they reach that milestone.

08/01/2009

State Highway 161 extension in Grand Prairie finally opens today
A highway extension linking opposite corners of Dallas County will open today – as soon as workers paint stripes on the long-awaited stretch of State Highway 161.

AT A GLANCE Toll prices
Here are the new toll prices for Highway 161:

07/30/2009

Turf that was used for soccer match at Cowboys Stadium moves to youth sports field in Dallas
The grass field at Cowboys Stadium was a temporary one for Sunday's soccer match. But it will live on as a youth sports field in Dallas County. The nearly 2 acres of Bermuda grass was donated this week to the Hispanic Youth Foundation, which started a soccer program several years ago. Raúl Estrada, a foundation board member who coordinated the delivery of the turf, did not return phone calls this week requesting details about the donation.

07/28/2009

Soccer at Cowboys Stadium provides kick to World Cup bid

TOM FOX / DMN

Sunday's World Football Challenge match between Chelsea of the English Premier League and Mexico's Club America attracted a crowd of 57,229 to Cowboys Stadium.

The first two steps on the road to bringing soccer's World Cup to Cowboys Stadium appear to have been giant ones. "All reports were glowing," David Downs, executive director of the United States' World Cup bid committee, said from his New York office. The bid committee hopes to snare the mega-event in either 2018 or 2022.

07/25/2009

Hard to believe Dallas Cowboys can christen stadium with title

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Cowboys Stadium opened for business in early June with a George Strait concert.

Jerry Jones is counting on victories to make Cowboys Stadium an immediate sold-out success. But as DMN columnist Tim Cowlishaw writes, the glittering new stadium is unlikely to play host to a title contender right away.
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07/24/2009

Arlington residents to get a free look at Cowboys Stadium during open house
Arlington residents will get a free look at parts of Cowboys Stadium next month when the city holds an open house there.

Getting some practice at packing in the sports fans
The futbol match Sunday gave the Dallas Cowboys their first glimpse of what a football game might look like at their new stadium.

Cowboys Stadium's field gets natural look for soccer match
ARLINGTON – Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was interested in growing grass inside Texas Stadium years ago, but no one had that kind of green thumb at the time.

Mayor Tom Leppert says Jerry Jones is helping Dallas with College Football Hall of Fame bid
Mayor Tom Leppert said this week that he is working with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to bring the College Football Hall of Fame to downtown Dallas.

07/23/2009

Cowboys Stadium's field gets natural look for soccer match
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was interested in growing grass inside Texas Stadium years ago, but no one had that kind of green thumb at the time.

07/22/2009

Irving tries to refute reports of inquiry into Cowboys facility
Irving officials on Wednesday tried to refute media reports that the city is being investigated by a state agency in relation to the collapse of the Dallas Cowboys' practice facility. But that assertion is at odds with statements from an official with the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.

07/21/2009

Natural grass for Cowboys Stadium
Last Sunday's CONCACAF Gold Cup doubleheader in Arlington was played on the Cowboys Stadium artificial surface. But the new stadium is converting to natural grass for next Sunday's match between Chelsea of England and Club America of Mexico.

07/20/2009

Cowboys Stadium will have to wait for UIL football championships

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Cowboys Stadium continues to add to its schedule in its first year of operation.

The new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington has everything the UIL is looking for in a host for its Class 5A football championship games, except for an open date in 2009, writes high school columnist Matt Wixon.
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07/19/2009

Cowboys Stadium scores, fans say, as record Texas soccer crowd sees DH
The view from Seat 1, Row 26 in Section 437, high above the field, was just fine, Susan Garcia reported midway through the historic first sporting event at Cowboys Stadium.

Cowboys Stadium would look even nicer in Dallas

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The 'wow' factor at Cowboys Stadium is unlike any other he's seen, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor.

Cowboys Stadium in Arlington held its first sporting event Sunday - a Gold Cup soccer double-header - that simply drove home what a terrific addition a state-of-the-art stadium would've been to Dallas, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor.
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07/20/2009

Sports fans, say hello to huge-screen TV
Crisp enough to see the fangs of the serpent on the Mexican flag or the sweat beading on the temple of Mexican keeper Guillermo Ochoa, it's hard not to get caught up watching the game on the massive video board that is suspended dominantly over the center of the field at Cowboys Stadium.

07/17/2009

Same-day games at Arlington stadiums present traffic, parking dilemmas
The most challenging matchup this weekend in Arlington could be the oddest one: Mexico vs. the Texas Rangers.

Same-day Cowboys, Rangers games at Arlington stadiums present traffic, parking dilemmas
For the first time since its opening last month, Cowboys Stadium will host a large event the same day as a Rangers baseball game. The two stadiums are a few blocks apart and share parking and many of the same routes in and out of Arlington's entertainment district.

07/13/2009

Irving council member seeks inquiry in Dallas Cowboys facility collapse
The city's policies for retaining construction documents have been questioned following the May 2 incident.
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07/12/2009

Cowboys Stadium becomes a star tourist attraction in Arlington

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Tours of the team's new home are drawing die-hard fans and curious out-of-towners.
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07/11/2009

Designed to be a soccer mecca, Cowboys Stadium could host events with global appeal

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Cowboys Stadium was built with the "other football" in mind – the game Americans call soccer.
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07/10/2009

Cowboys Stadium Super Bowl committee hopes to mix art, football
The 2011 Super Bowl could get a big dose of culture when it comes to North Texas.

07/08/2009

Paul McCartney to play Cowboys Stadium in August
The former Beatles star is the latest big name added to the list of performers at the $1.15 billion facility that opened earlier this summer.

07/06/2009

9 sponsors promise $1 million each for Super Bowl XLV
The Super Bowl isn't recession-proof, but it might be as close as anything else in the economy.

Million-dollar Super Bowl sponsors
The first seven announced $1 million founding sponsors for Super Bowl XLV:

Nine sponsors promise $1 million each for Super Bowl XLV
The Super Bowl XLV Host Committee has landed nine $1 million sponsors and a contract for a 10th is being examined by lawyers. Bill Lively, president and CEO of the host committee, said that an 11th could be finalized by late July.

07/04/2009

Cowboys Stadium site in Arlington isn't expected to be used for gas drilling
Natural gas wells could eventually crisscross the rock formations below almost every part of Arlington, but one area is expected to remain off limits.

06/26/2009

Arlington reminding people that stadium is not in Dallas
Arlington leaders are getting a little testy at the lack of recognition they're getting as the home of the new Cowboys Stadium.

06/25/2009

Professor and philanthropist Allan Saxe will fund 50-foot sculpture near Cowboys Stadium
One of Arlington's most colorful characters and most famous philanthropists is donating money for a towering public art project near Cowboys Stadium.

06/24/2009

Private property owners must register with Arlington to charge for Cowboys Stadium parking
ARLINGTON – Private property owners must now register with the city and pay to get a piece of the parking action at Cowboys Stadium.

06/19/2009

North Texas at center of college football universe

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With the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington and efforts to attract more big games to Fair Park, the Dallas-Fort Worth area is making a run at becoming the nation's capital of college football, both financially and on the field.

Revenue streams from Cowboys Stadium contracts run deep

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Cowboys Stadium opened its doors for business with a June 6 concert.

Contract provisions for college football games at Cowboys Stadium vary widely, allowing some teams to share ticket revenue while paying others fixed guarantees, according to copies of contracts obtained by The Dallas Morning News through open records requests.
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Cowboys Stadium all ready for the squeals of Jonas Brothers fans
ARLINGTON – After George Strait opened the nation's newest football stadium, the cowboy hats were tossed aside and again replaced with hard hats.

06/18/2009

Cowboys Stadium all ready for the squeals of Jonas Brothers fans
After George Strait opened the nation's newest football stadium, the cowboy hats were tossed aside and again replaced with hard hats.

Dallas Cowboys, Cisco tout technological partnership at stadium in Arlington
John T. Chambers, chairman and CEO of networking giant Cisco Systems, was at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington on Wednesday to promote the collaboration between the Silicon Valley and gridiron legends. The Cowboys describe the $1.15 billion stadium as the world's most technologically advanced entertainment venue. Here are some of the technology highlights of the stadium:

06/17/2009

Texas Supreme Court won't hear Cowboys Stadium eminent domain case
The Texas Supreme Court has declined to hear a case challenging the use of eminent domain to take 17 properties for the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.

06/16/2009

TABC: No rules violated leading up to the arrest of Cowboys Stadium manager
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has not found any violations of state rules leading up to the arrest of Cowboys Stadium general manager on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.

06/15/2009

Cowboys Stadium general manager won't lose job after DWI arrest
The Cowboys Stadium general manager will not lose his job because of a DWI arrest several hours after the end of the June 6 opening night concert, team owner Jerry Jones said Monday.

06/12/2009

Jerry Jones donates Cowboys Stadium suite to Arlington City Council
The Arlington City Council received a loaner suite at Cowboys Stadium for Saturday's opening-night celebration. Now, it has a suite to call its own, donated by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.

06/11/2009

Texas alcohol commission investigating Cowboys Stadium after general manager's arrest
Sgt. Terry Parsons in the Fort Worth district office said the investigation is in the early stages, and a field agent is awaiting the release of Arlington’s police report. Jack Hill, previously the construction manager for the stadium, was arrested after he was involved in a traffic accident following the opening night concert headlined by George Strait.

06/09/2009

Arlington may restrict parking near new Cowboys Stadium
New rules would shut down many independent lots that opened last weekend, ending the parking free-for-all.
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06/08/2009

Cowboys Stadium manager arrested on suspicion of drunken driving
Jack Hill, 53, of Grand Prairie, was involved in a minor traffic accident Sunday following the stadium's opener.
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06/07/2009

At Cowboys Stadium, countdown till next event has already begun

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Staffers are working to remedy hourlong food lines and shortages that frustrated fans on Saturday.
Stadium as big a draw as stars
Performers woo crowd
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Cowboys Stadium opener led to few problems, Arlington police say
The festivities at the new Cowboys Stadium Saturday evening didn’t lead to too many early morning problems, according to the Arlington Police Department.

We lost the stadium, but we don't have to stand on the sidelines
My route home from work takes me past Fair Park, with a nice elevated view from the freeway.

06/06/2009

More than 60,000 attend Cowboys Stadium opener

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Stadium as big a draw as stars
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06/07/2009

Cowboys Stadium a huge hit during opening concert
The performers at Cowboys Stadium paid homage to headliner “King” George Strait, but the $1.15 billion palace was as much royalty as Saturday’s stars.

06/06/2009

Inaugural stadiumgoers are awed, even if there were a few snags

TOM FOX / DMN

Fans along the top row inside Cowboys Stadium watched Blake Shelton's performance on Saturday in Arlington.

For tens of thousands of lucky fans, the waiting came to an end Saturday. After three years of hype and anticipation, the doors to the new Cowboys Stadium opened, giving those who entered their first glimpse inside the $1.15 billion football palace. By all accounts, they were not disappointed.
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Planning for traffic pays off for Cowboys Stadium crowd, Arlington officials
North Texans finally took the test drive Saturday after years of traffic and parking planning that began when the Dallas Cowboys chose Arlington as home to their new stadium.

Thousands in Arlington prepare for the Cowboys Stadium debut concert

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A cast of thousands, including Ryan Dawson, have spent the week preparing or bracing for the concert tonight.
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Dallas claims Cowboys Stadium in Arlington as its own
Dallas officials love to tout the city's "signature skyline" – that jagged silhouette of glass and steel punctuated by the upside-down exclamation point of Reunion Tower.

Guest guide to new Cowboys Stadium
The Dallas Cowboys have a lengthy list of dos and don'ts for visitors to the shiny new stadium. The policies cover everything from alcohol use to wheelchair accessibility. There's even an official code of conduct for fans. Here's a rundown of the rules as posted on the stadium Web site. ADA accessibility

Arlington City Council to watch George Strait concert from suite
Arlington City Council members have been invited to watch tonight's George Strait concert at Cowboys Stadium from a suite provided by the team.

Real stars of Cowboys Stadium debut wear hard hats
Those 1,800 men and women are the stadium's unsung heroes, who took a sports owner's dream and an architect's design and made it a shimmering reality.

What's to eat at Cowboys Stadium?
Strategically built concession locations with mini kitchens mean freshly prepared fare, including an on-premises smoker for brisket and chopped beef. And let's not forget the jalapeno sausage or the returning Cowboys cheese steak with a new twist: a spicy Monterey Jack cheese sauce.

06/05/2009

60,000 fans expected for today's opening of Cowboys Stadium

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Stadium's real stars wear hard hats
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Strait, McEntire anchor winning lineup
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Security inside and outside Cowboys Stadium is well-rehearsed, top secret

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Paramedics transfer a training victim who pretends to be seriously injured during a medical emergency exercise outside of the new Cowboys stadium in April.

With the new $1.15 billion stadium set to open Saturday, Arlington officials have had the responsibility of planning for all that can come with tens of thousands of people being in one place at one time.
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Parking tips for the George Strait concert
Tips and information for getting to Cowboys Stadium and parking for George Strait's concert Saturday night:

Cowboys' billion-dollar home is flush with restrooms

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The new stadium has hundreds more toilets than the team's former home – 1,700 toilets and urinals compared with Texas Stadium's 900.
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06/04/2009

Sit and behold work of crew that installed seats in Cowboys Stadium
On the average, the crew aimed to install about 500 seats a day, project manager Geno O'Dor says. To maintain that pace, the crew couldn't waste time. Even the holes for the bolts that fastened the brackets to the concrete had to be drilled in seconds.

Readers get the scoop on Cowboys' new stadium
More than 400 readers on Wednesday joined Dallas Morning News stadium reporter Jeff Mosier and photographer Tom Fox on dallasnews.com to talk about Cowboys Stadium in advance of Saturday's concert with George Strait. Here are some of the questions they answered.

Analysis: Cowboys Stadium could generate extra $90 million

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Jerry Jones has reason to be pumped up: Cowboys Stadium could boost team revenue $90 million or more in 2009.

The team could boost annual revenue by at least a third in the new stadium this season, an analysis by The Dallas Morning News shows.
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06/03/2009

Fans urged to use Dallas Cowboys interactive map to reach concert
The official advice to those going to Saturday's opening night concert at Cowboys Stadium is to turn off the GPS units and steer clear of Google Maps.

Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys owe less than $425 million on new stadium
As the new Cowboys Stadium prepares to open, the team and owner Jerry Jones owe less than $425 million on the facility, according to an analysis by The Dallas Morning News.

Cowboys Stadium's concerts, other sporting events may pay off for hospitality company
Besides NFL games, the new Cowboys Stadium also will host concerts, international soccer games, regular-season college football and basketball games, the Cotton Bowl Classic, high school football games and special events such as the NCAA Final Four, the NBA All-Star Game and Super Bowl.

New Cowboys Stadium has grand design, but discipline isn't compromised

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Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck stands in front of Cowboys Stadium and one of its majestic arches.

Cowboys Stadium. Architect Bryan Trubey has been able to translate this over-the-top program, in which excess threatens to trump excess at every turn, into a fluid contemporary design that belongs to its own time.
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As sports' influence has grown, D-FW has kept bigger, better venues coming

Wrong number led reporter to the desk of Jerry Jones
We reporters get wrong numbers all the time. It's an occupational hazard that comes with putting out a lot of phone calls every day.

06/01/2009

Dallas Cowboys hope Legends serves them well

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Executive Sous Chef Felipe Tirado prepares appetizers in the North Finishing Kitchen for a club party at the new Cowboys Stadium.

Few new companies get big as fast as Legends Hospitality Management, which makes its Texas debut Saturday at the George Strait concert at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.
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05/31/2009

Cowboys Stadium construction manager balances big budgets, small details  

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All four major sports teams in North Texas will soon be playing in buildings Jack Hill led through the construction process.
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05/29/2009

Cowboys Stadium: From the ground up

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A crowd of 1,500 celebrates the dedication of Cowboys Stadium.

DMN staff photographer Tom Fox, using more than 70 images in a time-lapse presentation, chronicles the rise of Cowboys Stadium.
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05/27/2009

1,500 attend invitation-only dedication of Cowboys Stadium

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Fireworks explode as the Cowboys Stadium, a $1.1 billion venue, is dedicated on Wednesday in Arlington.

About 1,500 people - including Dallas Cowboys superstars of the past, Jerry Jones and his family and government officials - watched fireworks and listened to a booming orchestral score in an outdoor plaza as they celebrated the dedication of Cowboys Stadium on Wednesday.
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05/28/2009

Cowboys Stadium doors open for VIP crowd as work nearly finished
ARLINGTON – Construction noise briefly faded into the background Wednesday at Cowboys Stadium to make way for the national anthem, a girls choir and the boom of fireworks.

05/24/2009

New Cowboys Stadium pulls Arlington, mayor into spotlight

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Mayor Robert Cluck, an architect of the Cowboys' move from Irving to Arlington, is confident the team will help transform the city.
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05/23/2009

Former Dallas County official has no regrets over Cowboys stadium
Many blame Dallas city and county officials for failing to persuade the Cowboys to move to Dallas instead of Arlington. Margaret Keliher, former Dallas County judge, said she has no regrets about the Cowboys' decision to move to Arlington and couldn't think of any changes she would have made.

05/22/2009

Dallas Cowboys stadium's video boards make their big-screen debut
ARLINGTON – Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones gave the media a peek Thursday afternoon at what a $40 million HDTV looks like in action.

Parking near Cowboys Stadium still being sorted out
ARLINGTON – Cowboys Stadium is almost ready to open, but Arlington's parking ordinance is lagging behind the rest of the preparations.

05/21/2009

World's largest HDTV unveiled at new Cowboys' stadium

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There are two weeks left before the world gets a glimpse of the new Cowboys stadium.

Dallas Cowboys unveil new stadium's Texas-sized video screens
The video boards at the new stadium are the world's largest – 60 yards long.

05/19/2009

5 area teams to play in Cowboys Stadium on Labor Day
Five area high school teams will play at Cowboys Stadium in the four-game Kirk Herbstreit Varsity Football Series on Sept. 7.
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05/18/2009

Events scheduled for Cowboys Stadium in Arlington
A list of events scheduled for the Cowboys' new stadium in Arlington.

05/14/2009

Team settles on 'Cowboys Stadium' for now

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Owner and general manager Jerry Jones says the name "sounds simplistic, but it's right."
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05/13/2009

NFL rolls out some Super Bowl XLV events for North Texas
ARLINGTON – The National Football League isn't straying far from the legend of Tom Landry as it plans the 2011 Super Bowl.

05/12/2009

Dallas-Fort Worth venues announced for Super Bowl XLV ancillary events
Dallas lands many of the marquee events taking place in conjunction with the 2011 game at the Dallas Cowboys' new stadium in Arlington -- including The NFL Experience.

05/10/2009

Residents' fight with Arlington over land for Cowboys stadium pays off
ARLINGTON – Conventional wisdom warns against fighting City Hall, but landowners and their attorneys made an extra $20 million by doing just that when the city acquired property for the new Dallas Cowboys stadium.

BY THE NUMBERS: STADIUM PROPERTY
Here's a look at the property acquired by the city of Arlington for the new Dallas Cowboys stadium:

05/09/2009

Residents' disputes force Arlington to pay an extra $20M for Cowboys stadium land
The initial offers to buy land for the stadium totaled $60 million, but the actual payments will be at least $80 million, according to just-released city records.

05/08/2009

Dallas Cowboys parking Web site remains off course with recommended routes
ARLINGTON – The Dallas Cowboys' new interactive parking Web site was unveiled this week, but it'll need tweaks before it can reliably get fans to next month's debut concert.

05/07/2009

With one month to go, workers scramble to get new Cowboys stadium ready
ARLINGTON – The next month will be the real-world equivalent of a two-minute drill for the Dallas Cowboys.

At a Glance: Scheduled events at Cowboys' new stadium
June 6: George Strait, Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton and Julianne Hough

05/06/2009

Workers scramble to finish Dallas Cowboys stadium for June 6 opening

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A concert featuring country music stars George Strait and Reba McEntire will christen the $1.1 billion stadium.
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Engineer distances self from ruined Dallas Cowboys training facility
The engineer listed as responsible for design of the facility said he had little to do with the project, worked for the builder only briefly and was hired to design small farm buildings.
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04/26/2009

Emergency crews go through drills at new Cowboys stadium in Arlington
In the shadow of Arlington's megastructure, rescuers and first responders tested plans for a megadisaster.
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04/23/2009

Dallas Cowboys have named new stadium, but it's still a secret

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The Dallas Cowboys have decided on a name for the team’s new stadium, but that’s being kept secret for now.
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04/19/2009

New Dallas Cowboys stadium outfitted with high-tech features

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Dallas Cowboys head of technology Pete Walsh stands in front of the Internet protocol TV screens used to display various media in their test lab at Valley Ranch.

When Jerry Jones commissioned designs for his new Dallas Cowboys stadium, the emphasis was on its epic scale. The $1.1 billion price tag and 3 million square feet give the Cowboys' owner what's likely the world's largest indoor stadium.
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'Build It Bigger' shows the science behind building a new stadium for the Dallas Cowboys
OK, so the Cowboys stadium episode of Build It Bigger is a bit on the gee-whiz side: It's an "engineering marvel that could revolutionize the football experience!"

04/14/2009

Cowboys blog: Giants-Cowboys picked for opener at new stadium in Arlington
The Dallas Cowboys will open the season on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, host the Giants on Sept. 20 to formally open the doors on their new stadium and end the season at home with Philadelphia.

04/13/2009

Dallas, Arlington hope to lure College Football Hall of Fame
A team of Dallas leaders and football legends are competing with Arlington officials who have the same idea. The Indiana museum says it's staying put.
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04/10/2009

New Cowboys stadium would need grass if it's to host World Cup
ARLINGTON – The Dallas Cowboys won't play their home games on grass, but soccer teams would get the real thing if the World Cup comes to Arlington.

04/08/2009

Cotton Bowl, Cowboys' stadium look to host World Cup games

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Brazil and the Netherlands played one of the most memorable World Cup games in Dallas' Cotton Bowl in 1994.

The Cotton Bowl and the Cowboys' new stadium in Arlington hope to be part of the U.S. bid for either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. The Cotton Bowl holds more than 90,000, and the Cowboys' stadium will have a capacity of roughly 80,000 for football.

04/07/2009

Richardson-based Wingstop to be official vendor at Cowboys' new stadium
The 15-year-old chain also signed its first agreement for franchised locations outside of the U.S.

Traffic tips for Texas Rangers fans
The Texas Rangers advise fans to consider what is most important: a quick trip between the parking space and ballpark gates (park closer to the ballpark) or quick arrival and departure from the parking lot (park closer to major roads).

03/31/2009

Dallas Cowboys hand over Texas Stadium keys to Irving officials

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Darren Turner works at the stadium Tuesday, the last day the Cowboys occupied the stadium.
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03/30/2009

Dallas Cowboys' first game in new home will be Aug. 21

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The Cowboys' new stadium, shown in Feburary, will be open for business this summer.

The Dallas Cowboys' first chance to play in their $1.1 billion stadium will be a preseason game against Tennessee on Aug. 21, the NFL announced Monday. The Cowboys will also host San Francisco on Aug. 29.
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03/28/2009

Lawmakers get tour of security features at Dallas Cowboys' new stadium in Arlington
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones gave two local leaders from Washington a tour of his nearly finished stadium Saturday to assure them that, thanks in part to Department of Homeland Security dollars, it will be safe from terrorism when it opens this summer.

Minority, women businesses may unite for Super Bowl contracts
Minority- and women-owned businesses have landed more than $200 million worth of contracts for construction of the new Dallas Cowboys stadium.

03/27/2009

Stadium Scoop: Big screens start coming into focus
ARLINGTON – PC users fear the catastrophic failure that often accompanies the "blue screen of death." But the electric blue backgrounds now seen on video screens at the new Dallas Cowboys stadium are a good sign.

03/26/2009

Irving council to vote Thursday on contract for stadium demolition
Texas Stadium could move one step closer to extinction today.

03/25/2009

Texas Tech-Baylor football series coming to Arlington, Dallas

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Detron Lewis' touchdown catch capped Texas Tech's rally from a 14-point deficit in a 35-28 victory over Baylor last season.

The Texas Tech-Baylor football series is coming to North Texas. The teams will play this season on Nov. 28 at the Cowboys' new stadium in Arlington, then hook up at the Cotton Bowl on Oct. 9, 2010.
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Irving City Council to vote Thursday on Texas Stadium demolition contract
The Dallas Cowboys are slated to be moved out of the iconic structure by Monday as they set up home in the new $1.1 billion stadium in Arlington. Once the team is out, Irving takes control of the old stadium.

Settlement of $325,000 ends land acquisition for Cowboys stadium
ARLINGTON – Land acquisition for the new Dallas Cowboys stadium is complete after nearly four years and $80 million.

03/24/2009

Chelsea, Club America to play at Dallas Cowboys' stadium in July

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Top officials from Club America, FC Inter Milan, Chelsea FC and AC Milan pose at their news conference announcing their American tour.

Mexico's Club America and English Premier League attraction Chelsea will play an exhibition match July 26 at the Cowboys' new stadium in Arlington, officials from the soccer powers announced Tuesday.

55 Dallas-area mayors attend 2011 Super Bowl council
ARLINGTON – The 2011 Super Bowl is turning into a unifying experience for North Texas mayors.

03/23/2009

Dallas Cowboys still looking for a partner on deal
With less than three months to go before George Strait opens the Cowboys' $1.1 billion stadium in Arlington, the team is still searching for a naming rights partner. And it's not clear whether the stadium will have a name for the Cowboys' first game.

03/18/2009

Cotton Bowl Classic's top ticket will be $250 at Cowboys stadium
Top ticket prices for the Dallas Cowboys' new stadium have been set at $300 for the Arkansas-Texas A&M game in October and $250 for the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic. The debut college game Sept. 5 between Oklahoma and Brigham Young will cost $150 for the best seats.

03/15/2009

Barnes: Texas to play basketball vs. UNC in Cowboys' stadium

03/13/2009

Stadium Scoop: New Cowboys venue hopes to score college games
ARLINGTON – The new Dallas Cowboys stadium eventually could become as much a college field as an NFL venue if the Jones family has a say.

02/07/2009

Cowboys Stadium blog: Is there a sport that Cowboys Stadium couldn't host?

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Dallas Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens (81) reacts after dropping a pass during Wednesday's workout.

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03/10/2009

Music blog: Conflicting information about U2 Dallas Cowboys stadium concert date
Dallas Cowboys officials and tour promoter Live Nation both were quoted yesterday in a story saying that U2 has not confirmed a date or venue in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

03/09/2009

Dallas Cowboys show off first completed luxury suite at Arlington stadium

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Brazilian granite sits atop a Milanese bar in the 700-square-foot suite.

The Dallas Cowboys offered a peek Monday at how the high-rollers will enjoy football at the team's new $1.1 billion stadium.
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Gold Cup soccer will be first sporting event at new Cowboys stadium

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An ideal CONCACAF Gold Cup match for attendance purposes would be the U.S. against Mexico.

The first sporting event at the new Dallas Cowboys stadium in Arlington will be another kind of football: soccer. The new $1.1 billion stadium will host a Gold Cup quarterfinal doubleheader on July 19, CONCACAF announced Monday.

U2 landing at new Dallas Cowboys stadium not confirmed
A U2 fan Web site reported Monday that the Irish superstars will perform in October at the new Dallas Cowboys stadium, but that was quickly denied by team officials and the promoter.

03/06/2009

Cowboys stadium neighbors to get lesson in selling
The new Dallas Cowboys stadium hasn't attracted much new development, but two real estate agents have invited nearly 200 homeowners to meet this morning to discuss how to sell their neighborhood to developers.

03/05/2009

NBA impressed with Cowboys stadium ahead of 2010 All-Star Game
NBA officials spent the last two days in the area conducting site surveys for next year's All-Star Game.

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