Dallas, Mavs and Stars
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Some downtown residents are feeling a little irritated about the discourse regarding their neighborhood. It doesn't suck at all, they say.
Some speakers at council meeting blamed City Hall for losing two major franchises, while others said downtown remains on the rise.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson responded to a turbulent week in which both AAC home teams — the Mavericks and the Stars — announced plans to leave Victory Park for new arenas in North Dallas and Plano.
The Dallas Stars are moving closer to one of the most significant decisions in franchise history as plans emerge for a new home outside the city center. The development arrives during a period of broader change across the Dallas sports landscape,
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Dallas residents, officials lament Downtown business exodus after Mavs, Stars plan suburban moves
Though centered around Dallas City Hall's future, the focus of public comment at today's Dallas City Council meeting was the exodus of businesses from downtown, with many residents taking time to lament the departure of sports franchises and companies alike.
The Dallas Mavericks relocation news has sounded the alarm for city officials on the state of downtown. This comes as the council decides on the future of City Hall.
The man who helped build the area up tells WFAA that he worries about the American Airlines Center and the area and landowners around it.
The city of Dallas was in talks for months with Saks Global, owner of Neiman's, attempting to keep the historic Neiman Marcus location in business.
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Neiman Marcus to close Downtown Dallas location this fall
A high-end fashion landmark in Downtown Dallas will close its doors this fall.
The team's lease at the American Airlines Center is set to expire in 2031.
Dallas City Council members will consider whether to pursue relocation plans or continue investing in the downtown building.