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Former Mayor Tom Leppert: Let’s Get Back on Track, Dallas
Lately, there’s been much talk about the high-speed rail project connecting Dallas to Houston. Unfortunately, much of this discussion has been clouded by misinformation. It’s time to cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters: making Dallas the key hub for both high-speed rail and the growing rail network in the nation. This could be a big win for Dallas.
Dallas is poised to redefine its role in America’s transportation landscape, standing at the forefront of a rail revolution. By forging pivotal connections to Houston and Fort Worth, Dallas is set to become not just a regional hub but the very epicenter of an ambitious national rail vision connecting to Denver, and the West Coast onward. This transformation extends far beyond the convenience of faster travel times; it signifies Dallas’s emergence as a beacon of innovation, leading the charge toward a more connected and efficient America.
The high-speed rail represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to boost our economy, create countless jobs, and enhance our city’s attractiveness to tourists and businesses alike. Similar to the economic boom catalyzed by DFW Airport, this project promises to inject vitality into our local economy, becoming a powerful engine of greater growth and prosperity.
Imagine what it would mean for our families, businesses, and visitors to move more freely and efficiently. This is about writing the next chapter in our city’s story—a chapter where Dallas leads by example in crafting a more connected, sustainable, and vibrant future for all. This is an opportunity to come together to support a project that promises to elevate our community and our economy.
So, let’s all focus on the big opportunity and impact and look beyond the noise and the naysayers. Let’s discuss how this high-speed rail project aligns with our shared aspirations for growth and progress. Together, we can turn this vision into a reality, proving once again that Dallas is a city that dreams big and achieves even bigger. Let’s get back to what’s good for Dallas and, in doing so, pave the way for a future we can all be proud of.
Former Turner Corp. CEO Tom Leppert served as Dallas mayor from 2007 to 2011.
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Morton started 15 games in 1972 for an injured Staubach, who eventually returned in the playoffs. The Cowboys decided to trade Morton in 1974 to the Giants, who sent back a first-round pick, which turned out to be the No. 2 overall pick in 1975. The Cowboys used that selection to take Randy White, a 10-time Pro Bowler and future Hall of Famer.
Ironically enough, White’s best game was likely Super Bowl XII, when he was named Co-MVP with Harvey Martin. The Cowboys’ Doomsday defense dominated the Broncos, who were quarterbacked by Morton.
Overall, Morton played for the Cowboys, Giants and Broncos before officially retiring at the end of the 1982 season.
His career ended with 27,908 passing yards, ranking him 71st in NFL history, just ahead of Hall of Famer Joe Namath (27,663).
With the official NFL schedule coming this week, the Dallas Cowboys have revealed when, where and against who their Week 1 contest will be.
The Cowboys announced that they will square off against the New York Giants on the road in Week 1, with the game set for Sunday, Sept. 13, at 7:20 p.m. CT. So, it’s prime time for the Cowboys to start the season.
This is the second game we know about for the Cowboys this year. Of course, we know they will be playing on Thanksgiving, also.
The official schedule will drop on May 14, the NFL announced last week. Schedules for all 32 teams will be revealed on ESPN and the NFL Network, but each team will unveil its own schedule on social media, also.
The Cowboys were always likely to play a road game in Week 1 because of an Usher and Chris Brown concert taking place at AT&T Stadium that week.
Dallas will also be impacted by an Ed Sheeran concert in Week 7, so that’s another potential road game. They could also play on Monday or Thursday that week, or have a bye.
Cowboys’ strength of schedule
According to Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis, the Cowboys are not going to have an easy road to make the postseason.
The Cowboys have the fourth-toughest schedule in the NFL going into the 2026 season, with only the Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers having tougher slates.
Dallas’ schedule is also the third-toughest in the NFC, and the most difficult in the NFC East.
Sharp does his strength of schedule rankings based on win totals from Vegas oddsmakers rather than utilizing the previous season’s records because that metric doesn’t factor in offseason changes.
The Cowboys will play home games against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders.
On the road, Dallas will square off against the Giants, Eagles, Commanders, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers.
Of those opponents, seven of them made the postseason in 2025, a list that includes the Jaguars, 49ers, Eagles, Texans, Rams, Seahawks and Packers.
All of those teams should be as good in 2026, and teams like the Colts, Titans, Ravens, Bucs, Giants and Commanders have a very real chance to be improved as well.
It won’t be an easy road for Dallas to get back to the playoffs in 2026, but there’s at least hope following a defensive overhaul.
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