Arlington Approves $273 Million AT&T Stadium Upgrade Plan Amid Pushback

Arlington approves $273 million AT&T Stadium upgrade plan amid pushback

Arlington approves a $273M AT&T Stadium upgrade deal as residents threaten legal action ahead of upcoming elections.

AT&T Stadium is getting major upgrades and the vote is drawing pushback

The Arlington City Council has approved a more than $1 billion investment tied to AT&T Stadium, extending the Dallas Cowboys’ lease and funding major improvements, but not without pushback from some residents. The plan passed in a 7-2 vote Tuesday, with critics arguing the public should have had a direct say in the decision. “I feel the majority of decisions were deceived. When we voted, that was for the Cowboys — that was not to give the counci…

Cowboys to stay at AT&T Stadium until 2055 after Arlington deal approval

City leaders approved a major extension agreement that keeps the Dallas Cowboys in place through 2055, passing the measure in a 7–2 vote.

Council members look to extend stadium lease to 2055 | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth

Arlington is hoping to keep the Dallas Cowboys in town for many years to come. City council members will meet today for a special session to talk about extending the lease.

Cowboys lease at AT&T Stadium, major highway rebuild on agendas

Arlington city leaders are preparing to vote on a deal that would keep the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium for decades to come, with the city and team splitting more than $1 billion in stadium improvements. A major highway reconstruction project in Dallas is in line for funding, while a massive new park in Frisco is moving closer to breaking ground. Get the latest on these consequential projects and more in this roundup.

Arlington City Council approves Dallas Cowboys lease extension, AT&T Stadium funding

Under the resolution, the city will contribute up to $273 million over 20 years to the stadium, drawn from a tax approved by residents in 2004.