Dallas Stars

10 Big Questions Still Facing Plano’s Stars Arena Proposal

By Shelby Skrhak / June 10, 2026 /

Plano has cleared the first hurdle in what could be a marathon run towards building a new sports arena district with the Dallas Stars. Plano City Council approved four key agenda items Monday night as expected, but if the discussion revealed anything, it’s that city leaders and residents alike are now turning their focus on…

Dallas Stars Unveil Plano Willow Bend Arena Proposal

By Shelby Skrhak / June 2, 2026 /

After months of speculation and increasingly obvious signs that something was brewing, the Dallas Stars have formally unveiled a proposal for a new arena district in Plano. The NHL franchise announced late Tuesday that it has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent for a proposed sports and entertainment district anchored by a future arena at…

After Months of Speculation, Plano Enters Dallas Stars Arena Talks

By Charles Grand / February 27, 2026 /

After months of speculation linking The Shops at Willow Bend to a potential new arena, a Dallas City Council member says Plano has advanced a proposal to lure the Dallas Stars north. Council Member Chad West (District 1) said Plano’s pitch includes a Letter of Intent that has not yet been signed, as the NHL…

Another Major Retailer Winds Down at Plano’s The Shops at Willow Bend

By Charles Grand / January 19, 2026 /

North Texas shopaholics will have another legacy retail institution to mourn before too long as the Dillard’s at The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano lives out its final days this month, marking one of the mall’s last chapters ahead of its inevitable redevelopment. The Shops at Willow Bend has been around for 25 years.…

City Hall Roundup: Downtown’s Destination Status on Shaky Ground

By Charles Grand / October 6, 2025 /

Holy cow, Dallas City Hall needs to get a handle on downtown before there’s nothing generating revenue but apartment units. That was admittedly dramatic, but it seems like one potential relocation after another lately. Whatever the reasons, mainstays of the neighborhood are looking for alternatives, and this should concern officials. Here’s the latest on the…