Cowboys Stadium

How Not to Write About Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is playing Cowboys Stadium on Saturday. Here are some important facts about Taylor Swift: 1. She made $57 million from May 2011 to May 2012, making her the highest-paid musician under 30 in that time period. 2. Her latest album, Red, has sold over 5 million copies since its October ... More >>

College Football's National Championship Is Coming to Dal ... er, Arlington

The corpse of the Bowl Championship Series, college football's much-maligned way of wrapping up each season in often incomprehensible fashion, has gone cold. The organization that will replace it now has a clever name -- the College Football Playoff -- that leaves plenty of room for a big-dollar cor ... More >>

Arias And Soft Pretzels

Behold: Mega Gallery

Now the News Thinks Rich Golfers Will Dream Up Plans for Southern Dallas Between Putts

With the exception of Mike Hashimoto, the Morning News' editorial team has been dutifully lining up behind the idea that a (semi?) private golf course can be "the tipping point" -- their words, not mine or anyone else's -- southern Dallas needs. "A game changer," the paper says. Next up: Tod Robber ... More >>

Your Dallas Cowboys Are Now Hawking Half-Price Luxury Suites on LivingSocial

The Cowboys' victory over the Eagles yesterday means the team, even at 4-5, still has a realistic shot at the playoffs. That's the good news. The bad news is that this was only one game against a terrible team, which does little to dispel the notion that the Cowboys are just as bad as they've seemed ... More >>

Westboro Baptist Will Protest Glenn Beck's Rally, and the World Will Fold in on Itself

We're still not certain what Glenn Beck means when he says he'll be "Restoring Love" at Cowboys Stadium on July 28. Truth be told, we're a bit terrified to find out, which is yet another reasons Unfair Park will steer well clear of Arlington on Saturday. (Editor's note: Actually, Eric, we're plannin ... More >>

Glenn Beck Will Somehow Be "Restoring Love" At Cowboys Stadium On July 28

Honest to God, we have no idea what's going to happen at Glenn Beck's upcoming three-day-long "Restoring Love" rally at Cowboys Stadium. None whatsoever. When Robert Wilonsky first tipped you to the event back in December, he mentioned, per the promo materials, that there would be "music, speakers ... More >>

Once More, With Feeling, Questions at City Hall About How to Make Better Use of Fair Park

​We've had this conversation before. And before that. And before that. Why oh why oh why is Fair Park -- "our jewel," in the words of Dwaine Caraway -- so underutilized, so unloved?Daniel Huerta, Fair Park's exec general manager, and Park and Rec head Paul Dyer, actually came to the Quality of Lif ... More >>

Free Tickets to The Magic Flute at Cowboys Stadium? Yes!

The Dallas Opera scored big today by announcing that not only will it be performing Mozart's 1791 masterpiece The Magic Flute, but it will be doing so at Cowboys Stadium, simulcasted live, and the seating is free (you can reserve up to 10 seats!) with free parking and open to the first who respond. ... More >>

Well, New York Daily News, The Ticket's a Station, Not a "Show." But Other Than That ...

​Yesterday our new New York Times contributor offered eight ways the Dallas Cowboys can win the NFC East tomorrow night, each one a thoughtful, stat-driven how-to. The New York Daily News counters this morning with one of those (yawn) things-we-hate-about lists, which, as you can see, even graces ... More >>

Before This Baseball Weekend, a Few of the Best Dive Bars in Arlington

Why Not? rules written over the bar include "No Overnight BS."​Recently we ran a little ditty about a few new eateries in central Arlington. In response, a couple of dive-savvy readers asked about the often-overlooked older bars in the area, all of which are just west of the Ballpark in Arling ... More >>

Mellow Mushroom and Grease Monky Burger Arrive on Arlington's Resurging Dining Scene

Lauren Drewes DanielsNew Mellow Mushroom in Central Arlington​See, you have to understand. This has been a long time coming. Sure, Arlington has some fine entertainment venues, but the restaurants surrounding said venues are like the high fructose corn syrup of eateries -- okay in small quanti ... More >>

We'll Take Baylor ( 6) and the Accompanying Kick to the Adrenal Gland

​Okay, let's do this. And by "this" I mean let's make some moolah. The good ol' illegal fun way, shall we?  In 2008 I lost every penny of my virtual $10,000. In 2009 I wound up losing only $150. In 2010 I netted a cool $5,000. By my math, that's a bottom line of ... oh, who's coun ... More >>

Whitt's End: 7.22.11

​Whether you've reached the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Dear NFL owners, you're a slimy lot. Signed, Everyone. Basically on Thursday the owners ratified a proposal, not an agreement. They made a deal with themselves. Then -- with darting eyes th ... More >>

Are You Ready For Some (College) Football?!

​In 65 days there will be football at Cowboys Stadium. And it will be before a sold-out crowd. NFL lockout be damned, LSU and Oregon will play in the Cowboys Classic Sept. 3. With 80,000 tickets already sold, standing-room only seats could go on sale as early as next week. Without& ... More >>

Whitt's End: 6.17.11

​Whether you've reached the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Jason Terry's voice is still hoarse from all the partying and cigars, but yet we're already peeking at 2012. Problem: The Mavs aren't a team built for the future, but rather the here-'n-now ... More >>

Dallas Mavericks' Parade: Tip-Off is Thursday, 10 a.m.

Yep, that long ago​The Dallas Mavericks' championship parade -- paid for by owner Mark Cuban -- will start Thursday at 10 a.m. and travel from City Hall to American Airlines Center. Eff. That. Since Cuban is buds with Jerry Jones (see: 2010 NBA All-Star Game) and seeing that a Mavs' ti ... More >>

Fastest Show on Earth

NASCAR's Ringmaster

Build Us a House

North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ates the Positive Numbers

Via.Charlotte Jones Anderson, Roger Staubach and Bill Lively​No doubt tired of taking it in the shorts over the icy weather and the "horrible mistake" involving Cowboys Stadium seating -- the two things over which it had absolutely no control -- the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee this m ... More >>

An exciting Super Bowl game couldn't rescue North Texas from a disastrous Super Bowl week.

Snow Day Video Round-Up. It's a Good Thing.

On the other side, a Green Bay weatherlady HQ'd at Ice Station Zebra -- pardon, downtown Fort Worth -- is fed up with this "Wisconsin weather" too, and TxDOT takes us on a command center tour and slippery drive-along in Dallas. But here's a sneak peek at today's Martha Stewart Show, which takes plac ... More >>

Jerry Jones: Drew Pearson Running a Ring-of-Honor Pattern, But Not Open Yet

​Buzzing around radio row this week have been familiar Dallas Cowboys faces such as Tashard Choice, Felix Jones, Everson Walls, Daryl Johnston, Darren Woodson, Larry Brown, Dale Hellestrae, Michael Irvin, Roger Staubach and Erik Williams. And yesterday owner Jerry Jones ma ... More >>

Weather Freezes Plans for Wing Eating Contest Tonight

If you'd planned to drink free wine at Sigel's tasting event this afternoon, or meet up with Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples at the Walmart near Cowboys Stadium, forget it: Those events have been canceled in deference to the weather. A number of local restaurants and coffee shops are also sitt ... More >>

In Case You're Thinking About Going to the NFL Experience at the Convention Center ...

Photos by Sam MertenI just saved you $25. You're welcome.​I'm not exactly sure what I expected when I chose to join other media folks this afternoon at the Dallas Convention Center for a tour of the NFL Experience, but let's just say I felt cheated even though I hadn't spent a dime. Promoted a ... More >>

Oh Say You Can See Christina Aguilera Singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl

​The National Football League and FOX just made it official: The star of Burlesque will perform the National Anthem as part of Super Bowl XLV pregame festivities at Cowboys Stadium on Super Bowl Sunday. Says Christina Aguilera in the press release that just popped up in the in-box: "I have been pe ... More >>

Tony Romo Golf = Bad Decision?

​Last time we saw Tony Romo in action he was sprawled out on his back October 25 at Cowboys Stadium, victim of a vicious sack that resulted in a broken collar bone. Eventually placed on injured reserve, Romo missed the Cowboys' final 10 games of the disastrous season. Even though he's be ... More >>

Okay Cowboys Fans, Who Are We Rooting Against This Weekend?

Please. No. Can't take it.​Some of us -- guilty -- figured that this weekend your Dallas Cowboys would be hosting the NFC Championship Game, just one step from staying in town and becoming the first team in NFL history to play in a Super Bowl in its own stadium. Those plans, to say the leas ... More >>

Go For Two

Eagles 30, Cowboys 27: My Top 10 Observer-ations

​10. DeSean Jackson is fun to watch, and so easy to hate. After his 91-yard catch-and-run touchdown he stopped at the 1 and slowly fell backward into the end zone. Where's George Teague when you need him? 9. At 4-9 the Cowboys are officially losers (for the first time since '04) and  ... More >>

Like The NFL, Will.I.Am Isn't Commenting On The DMN's Anonymous-Sourced Super Bowl Halftime Performer Announcement

​Seems the NFL isn't the only one choosing not to comment on yesterday's Dallas Morning News piece that said that the Black Eyed Peas would indeed be the halftime performers at Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington in February. Today, in an interview with Billboard, the Black Eyed Peas' W ... More >>

Barefoot in the Park Pavilion, or: How the City's Putting Art Into Neighborhoods

The St. Augustine Park Pavilion, built in 2008​On Sunday we took a look at the new pavilions at Brownwood Park on Walnut Hill Lane, just as they were getting their finishing touches following some issues with a contractor that tried to cut corners. At which point Willis Winters, assistant directo ... More >>

The Morning News Reports That The Black Eyed Peas Are Performing Super Bowl XLV's Halftime, But The NFL Still Ain't Confirming.

​Earlier today, the Dallas Morning News reported that a source has confirmed the long-standing rumors that the Black Eyed Peas would indeed be the halftime performers for the upcoming Super Bowl to take place at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington on Sunday, February 6. And it's indeed quite the coup of ... More >>

Whitt's End: 11.12.10

Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *The Dallas Cowboys began the season at 9/1 odds to make the Super Bowl. At the halfway point of the season they are now 500/1. The over/under for wins for interim head coach Jason Garrett: 2.5. Give me ... More >>

Pedestrian Playlist: What Does Cowboys Stadium Architect Ralph Hawkins Listen To?

Welcome to a new recurring feature here on DC9 where we talk to people of interest in the metroplex about their taste in music, including likes, dislikes, and guilty pleasures. We're calling it Pedestrian Playlist -- because, hey, everyone listens to music. A dude wearing a tie like that is bound to ... More >>

Boxing Ain't Dead Yet. In Fact, It's Alive and Well in Arlington.

​When's the last time you did something for the first time? Couple virgin voyages for me this week. Last weekend I went to a motorcycle gang party. (Scary.) And Saturday night I'm going to a championship fight. As in big-time boxing. (Psyched.) I'm more into UFC these days, but I'm looking f ... More >>

Does Dallas Need Another Sports Bar? Apparently, Jay-Z Seems to Think So.

Inside the Atlantic City 40/40 Club​Long story short, a friend of the show sent word that he was looking for something entirely unrelated today when he stumbled across the website for The 40/40 Club, a lounge-y "all-American sports bar and lounge owned by hip hop mogul Jay-Z and partner Juan Perez ... More >>

Whitt's End: 10.8.10

​Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *A sentence I thought I'd never live long enough to type: The American League Championship Series -- Texas Rangers v. New York Yankees -- starts one week from today at Rangers Ballpark in ... More >>

Texas-OU has, with last week's shocking Longhorns loss, slid from a marquee game with national implications.

Could The Black Eyed Peas Be Your Arlington-Hosted Super Bowl XLV Halftime Performers?

​That's the rumor being floated around the Internet at this very moment--that the Black Eyed Peas will be your halftime performers at Super Bowl XLV, which (I'm sure you don't need to be reminded) is being hosted at Arlington's Cowboys Stadium at the end of the 2010-2011 NFL season.But let's just ... More >>

Unnecessary Roughness?

Cowboys-Dolphins: Anything to See Here?

Nothing this dramatic tonight. Guaranteed.​Tonight at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington the home team "regulars" won't play. The Miami Dolphins will use their starters. Other than a juicy wagering opportunity, here are a couple things to keep your eye on as the Cowboys mercifully end the lo ... More >>

Bowled Over: Dallas Gets Two Holiday Games

​About 10 percent of next winter's college bowl games will be played right here in our backyard, two under noses in Dallas. In addition to the Cotton Bowl at Cowboys Stadium, this year will mark the debut of the Dallas Football Classic at the Cotton Bowl. And yesterday brought news that the A ... More >>

Cowboys-Raiders: 5 Things to Watch For

​Wait a minute, didn't the Dallas Cowboys just play a game? A meaningless game? Sure enough. But just four days after Cowboys 16, Bengals 7 they're at it again tonight against the Oakland Raiders at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. With the Cowboys massively banged up tonight's goal is to remain ... More >>

Cowboys/Rangers: Doozy of a Doubleheader

Both houses - big and little - will be jumping tonight.​To keep your life fresh and stimulated ask yourself this question: When's the last time I did something for the first time? My answer: Today. Can't recall ever going to a day/night football/baseball doubleheader where I could literally ... More >>

Iconic Texas Stadium is Now Blown to Smithereens in Yet Another Example of How Dallas Treats its History

Hoop Dreams

Sooner or Later

Oh Yeah, That Football