Dallas, TX
Plano makes formal pitch to attract Dallas Stars as arena talks intensify, Dallas council member says
The Dallas Stars are at the center of an escalating tug‑of‑war over their future home, after Dallas City Council Member Chad West revealed that Plano has formally pitched the NHL franchise on relocating to Collin County.
In an interview with CBS News Texas, West said Plano has delivered a letter of intent outlining its offer, even as the Stars continue negotiating with Dallas on a plan that could keep the team at American Airlines Center beyond its 2031 lease expiration.
“The Stars are the popular kid getting asked to the dance right now,” West said. “Everybody in the region knows their contract is expiring in 2031, and they are interested in bringing the Stars to their city. Why wouldn’t they be? They’re a fantastic team. Stanley Cup champions. So bring it on. Healthy competition is a good thing.
“The City of Dallas is going to bring our best offer to the table. And, you know, the Stars have ‘Dallas’ in front of their name for a reason, and we owe it to them. We owe it to the fans to give them the best offer we can to keep them in the City of Dallas.”
The Stars have not signed the Plano document, and the team declined to comment on the proposal.
“Thank you for reaching out,” said Joe Calvillo, a spokesman for the Stars. “We’re going to decline to comment on this matter.”
Plano officials stay quiet on negotiations
Plano officials would not confirm whether a letter was sent, but said the city routinely attracts interest from major companies and does not publicly discuss economic development negotiations until they reach the council.
“Plano is known to be attractive to national and international corporations, and we are home to numerous iconic brands,” the City of Plano said in a statement. “Due to the strong interest in Plano and competition within the region, we do not publicly comment on speculation or economic development projects until they are brought to Council for formal adoption.”
Plano’s economic‑development posture has drawn heightened attention in recent months as the city prepares to become the future home of AT&T’s global headquarters, a relocation that will consolidate thousands of employees on a new corporate campus.
That move, combined with Plano’s ongoing pursuit of major employers and marquee brands, has intensified regional competition for high‑profile projects – including the Stars’ long‑term arena plans.
Dallas pushes to keep the team
West said Dallas remains in active talks with the franchise about staying at American Airlines Center, including discussions about converting the building into a hockey‑specific venue. He emphasized that the Stars are still negotiating with the city and have not committed to any outside proposal.
“I think that we, as the City of Dallas, need to take it very seriously that there is at least one city talking to the Stars,” West said. “I highly believe there’s probably others who are as well. I’ve heard Arlington — haven’t confirmed it — but I’ve heard Arlington is very interested. I’m friends with the mayor out there. I know he would love to have more sports teams with ‘Dallas’ name in front of them in their city. But you know what? Bring on the competition.”
The Stars’ arena search is unfolding at the same time the Dallas Mavericks pursue plans for a new home of their own, signaling that the two longtime co‑tenants may eventually separate. The Mavericks are evaluating possible sites downtown and in North Dallas at the former Valley View Mall.
Both teams’ leases at American Airlines Center run through 2031.
5 teens hurt after police chase ends in crash
Five teenagers were hurt after a crime spree ended in a crash. Police say they found multiple handguns inside the vehicle after the crash, and all five teens were taken to the hospital.
DALLAS – Five teenagers were hospitalized late Tuesday night after crashing a carjacked sedan into a traffic light pole during a brief police chase, Dallas authorities said.
Carjacking and crash
What we know:
The incident began at 10:37 p.m. in Old East Dallas, where a man was carjacked at gunpoint by a group of armed juvenile suspects in the 4500 block of Live Oak Street, according to Dallas Police Department records. The suspects left the scene in the victim’s white Honda sedan.
Just before 11 p.m., a Flock license plate recognition camera flagged the stolen vehicle at an apartment complex in the 9400 block of Bruton Road in Pleasant Grove.
Responding patrol officers spotted the Honda traveling west on Bruton Road near South Buckner Boulevard. When officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the driver accelerated and sped off, initiating a pursuit.
The chase came to a violent end at 11:02 p.m. at the intersection of Bruton Road and Second Avenue. Police said the driver lost control of the sedan and slammed directly into a steel traffic signal support pole.
Officers found five teenagers inside the heavily damaged vehicle. Dallas Fire-Rescue paramedics took all five suspects to local hospitals. Police said some of the teenagers suffered serious injuries, but all are expected to survive.
Investigators recovered multiple handguns from inside the crashed vehicle.
What’s next:
Detectives from the Dallas Police Department’s robbery and vehicular crimes units, alongside crime scene investigators and patrol officers, are continuing to investigate the incident. Charges against the juveniles are pending.
The Source: Information in this article is from the Dallas Police officers at the scene.
Dallas, TX
Death penalty off the table for man accused of beheading Dallas motel manager, prosecutors say
In need of help on the edge, the Dallas Cowboys tried to make a huge move this offseason. They made multiple attempts to trade for Las Vegas Raiders superstar Maxx Crosby, but were never able to get a deal done.
Once that one was off the table, they decided to send a fourth round pick to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for veteran Rashan Gary. The move was criticized, which is rather confusing when you think about it. Dallas gave up a mid-round pick, and reworked his contract to where it hardly makes any impact on a salary cap. They also filled a position of a great need with a player who might not threaten to lead the league in sacks, but is well-rounded and can help against the run just as much as he does when rushing the passer.
Gary is entering his eighth season in the league and has 271 tackles and 46.5 sacks. He’s coming off another solid campaign, which is why he’s No. 9 on our list of top 10 players on the Cowboys’ roster.
Rashan Gary 2025 review
Gary’s numbers in 2025 were respectable, but could be misleading. He was on pace to record 18 sacks, as he had 7.5 through the first seven games of the year. He then disappeared for the final nine games, recording no sacks while struggling to generate pressure.
That led to his season as a whole being considered rather disappointing, which is why the Packers were willing to move on. It’s also why Dallas was able to convince him to take a pay cut after he joined their team. What was most frustrating for Green Bay was the fact that they needed him to step up when Micah Parsons suffered a torn ACL late in the year and Gary was unable to do so.
Rashan Gary 2026 prediction
One thing critics of the move are failing to see is the fact that Dallas doesn’t need Gary to record double-digit sacks. They need him to be the veteran voice for a group of young pass rushers who are trying to find their footing in the league.
Second year player, Donovan Ezeiruaku, and rookie Malachi Lawrence both have the talent to be game-changers off of the edge. What they don’t have, is the experience. That’s where Gary comes in.
As those two continue to develop, Gary will be the stabilizing veteran force who can make plays on early downs, while also being disruptive as a pass rusher. We can’t ignore the struggles that he had in 2025, but perhaps the change of scenery will give him some motivation to turn back the clock. And Dallas didn’t have to give up much to give him that opportunity.
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