Sports Arena Funding
Summary
Dallas is ready to spend big to keep the Stars hockey team from leaving town. The city wants to make sure the team stays in Dallas, even though other cities are trying to lure them away with new facilities.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 2
Impact analysis
Get ready for potential tax hikes or budget shifts as Dallas shells out cash to keep the Stars playing here.
Fans get to keep watching the Stars live, and the city hopes to keep the economic boost that comes with a pro sports team.
Taxpayers might end up footing the bill for this deal, and other city services could see less funding.
Mentions & discussions (14)
Dallas still has chance to keep Mavericks and Stars, developer says
Both teams have announced plans to leave their home for the past 25 years, the American Airlines Center in Victory Park, once their leases expire in 2031.
Plano voters to decide on city-funded Dallas Stars arena
Plano voters to decide on city-funded Dallas Stars arena CBS News
2 clubs, 1 city: building pro soccer in Dallas after the World Cup
2 clubs, 1 city: building pro soccer in Dallas after the World Cup Dallas Observer
Mark Cuban withdraws pre-suit petition against Dallas Mavericks' Arena Development Intermediate
In the filing, Cuban's attorneys wrote the petition had served its purpose now that ADI had revealed its structure, ownership and affiliate status
Plano City Council votes to put Dallas Stars arena funding plan on November ballot
Plano City Council votes to put Dallas Stars arena funding plan on November ballot CBS News
Dallas Stars announce lead design firm for new stadium. Here's what it might look like
The Dallas Stars announced on Monday who they hired to complete the design of their new Plano arena.
Mark Cuban feud with the Dallas Mavericks owners explained
New arena plans and stakes in the company are the forefront of a legal battle set to head to Dallas County District Court.
Plano to host community open houses on proposed Dallas Stars arena redevelopment at The Shops at Willow Bend
Plano residents are invited to share their thoughts on the proposed redevelopment of The Shops at Willow Bend into a mixed-use space with a Dallas Stars arena.
New Dallas Stars arena district gains Plano ISD support, heads to community meetings
The proposed arena would transform the current site of The Shops at Willow Bend at the northwest corner of Park Boulevard and the Dallas North Tollway.
REWIND: Debate over new sports arenas echoes hotly contested 1998 AAC vote in Dallas
The Stars and Mavericks leaving the AAC brings back memories of the debate around renovations
Dallas may face 'worst of all possible worlds' if American Airlines Center goes dark
Dallas may face 'worst of all possible worlds' if American Airlines Center goes dark The Business Journals
Plano City Council unanimously approves all items for Dallas Stars new arena, district
Plano City Council unanimously approves all items for Dallas Stars new arena, district DLLS Sports
Mavericks Pass on Dallas City Hall Site, Choosing Ex-Mall for New Arena
Mavericks Pass on Dallas City Hall Site, Choosing Ex-Mall for New Arena The New York Times
Dallas councilman blasts city manager for tying City Hall to a new Mavs arena months before discussing it with council members
Dallas councilman blasts city manager for tying City Hall to a new Mavs arena months before discussing it with council members CBS News
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