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Irving's new mayor, 85, wants to develop the old Texas Stadium site the Cowboys left 14 years ago
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· August 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Cowboys left this stadium 14 years ago, and since then, the site has remained undeveloped.
In Irving, the new mayor, who is 85 years old, has expressed interest in developing a specific site. This site is the old location of Texas Stadium, which was previously home to the Cowboys. The Cowboys left this stadium 14 years ago, and since then, the site has remained undeveloped.
Further details about the mayor's plans are available from CBS News. For more information on the proposed development and the mayor's vision, readers can refer to the CBS News report.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 9, 2026 ·
Source: CBS News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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