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5:04PM | September 19, 2009 | comments: 0
R-U Ready For Some Football?
It's hard to believe after all the debate and squabbling the Cowboys are finally set to play their first season game in the new stadium.
I still remember reporting on some of the early talks with Arlington officials, well before any papers had been signed. Many had been hoping the City of Dallas would come through with a last minute bid, but by Aug. 04 it was clear Arlington had all but closed the deal.
In the months to come I interviewed homeowners living in the stadiums path, "We don't know how much money they'll give us or what we're going to do," said one longtime resident. Many people had threatened to fight but only a few held out for more money.
71 year old Evelyn Wray was one of them, she was finally given 1.2 (M) for her four acres. The city initially offered her just 351 thousand. Some thought she did well for herself, but actually her property appraised for twice as much as the final offer.
I'm not sure what ever happened to Mrs. Wray or the other folks, but I have a feeling they might be cheering for the Giants this time tomorrow.
I still remember reporting on some of the early talks with Arlington officials, well before any papers had been signed. Many had been hoping the City of Dallas would come through with a last minute bid, but by Aug. 04 it was clear Arlington had all but closed the deal.
In the months to come I interviewed homeowners living in the stadiums path, "We don't know how much money they'll give us or what we're going to do," said one longtime resident. Many people had threatened to fight but only a few held out for more money.
71 year old Evelyn Wray was one of them, she was finally given 1.2 (M) for her four acres. The city initially offered her just 351 thousand. Some thought she did well for herself, but actually her property appraised for twice as much as the final offer.
I'm not sure what ever happened to Mrs. Wray or the other folks, but I have a feeling they might be cheering for the Giants this time tomorrow.
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