With planned $140 million Cotton Bowl renovation, is Texas-OU contract extension looming?

Also, Arlington plants threatens walkout, DART derailment, Cowboys-49s predictions. [EVENING ROUNDUP]( Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision. Good evening, North Texans. I'm Carla Solórzano and I've curated tonight's evening roundup with Sam Bonacci. We know that Texas-OU weekend is likely on a lot of your minds. Even if you plan to stay inside to avoid traffic, we've included stories that will interest many Dallasites - such as an update about the planned Cotton Bowl renovations and news about how a DART derailment could impact travel for commuters. As always, thank you for reading and we will see you in your inbox on Sunday.   [A digital rendering of the Cotton Bowl at Fair Park with planned renovations.]( The Cotton Bowl in Fair Park, shown in a rendering, is expected to undergo $140 million in renovations over two years, starting in 2024. (Overland Partners/Courtesy) With planned $140 million Cotton Bowl renovation, is Texas-OU contract extension looming?]( The matchup, the stakes, the traditional burnt orange and crimson backdrop and even the weather forecast are nothing short of exquisite. Somehow, though, that confluence of factors might be trumped by another, one that makes Saturday’s 119th football clash between No. 3 Texas and No. 12 Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl all the more compelling: [sense of timing](. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT   TOP STORIES [Arlington plant walkout threat prompts GM to give in on key demand, UAW says]( UAW President Shawn Fain said the breakthrough in negotiations came as the union threatened to call on [...] [Rangers-Orioles predictions: Pitching, unsung heroes and AL Division Series winner]( The Texas Rangers play the Baltimore Orioles at noon CT on Saturday on FS1. [Texas AG Ken Paxton endorses GOP challengers to House Speaker, Denton rep post-impeachment]( Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday endorsed a half dozen GOP challengers to House Republicans who [...] [After Thursday train derailment, DART hopes to finish repairs before Texas-OU on Saturday]( The derailment happened around 7 p.m. near Galatyn Park Station in Richardson along Highway 75. The Galatyn [...] [Sweater weather ahead in North Texas this weekend]( True fall weather ahead for the weekend [READ MORE NEWS](   ADVERTISEMENT   SPORTS [Bruce Bochy says Rangers ace Max Scherzer is a ‘long shot’ to start vs. Orioles in ALDS]( Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said during an interview on 105.3 The Fan that Scherzer is a long shot start [...] [FC Dallas faces San Jose, former coach Luchi González with MLS playoff spot on the line]( FC Dallas hosts the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday, a direct duel between two teams fighting to reach the [...] [Expert predictions for Cowboys-49ers: Christian McCaffrey could spell trouble]( The 2023 Dallas Cowboys continue their season at 7:20 p.m. Sunday against their playoff boogieman, the San [...] FOOD [Historic S&D Oyster restaurant in Dallas sold to new owners]( It’s rare, but this family-owned restaurant was operated by the same man, Herb Story, for 47 years. [5 restaurants that closed recently in Dallas-Fort Worth]( They come from 5 areas in North Texas: Oak Cliff, Lake Highlands, Fort Worth, Irving and Highland Park. [Vegan restaurant on Oak Lawn closes after less than a year]( Mai said he has plans to revive his original restaurant as a takeout kitchen, which he hopes to get up and [...] BUSINESS [Exxon-Pioneer deal talks heat up, with $60 billion takeover reportedly days away]( The deal could also be Exxon’s biggest acquisition since merging with Mobil Corp. in 1999, marking its [...] [Plano shopping center is latest Dallas-Fort Worth retail property to be sold]( The Prestonwood Park retail center on Park Boulevard near Willow Bend Mall has sold to a Plano investor. [Dallas-Fort Worth’s empty office space soars to a record high]( The total available office space is twice as much as what exists in all of the towers in downtown Dallas. [DYK? NEWS QUIZ]( [.]( In "Stream Trace," a series of stainless steel posts planted along. (JONATHAN ZIZZO / Nasher Sculpture Center) [Question 2 of 5]( [What did Artist Mary Miss find buried at the Nasher Sculpture Center?]( - [Treasure]( - [Creek]( - [Painting]( - [Statue]( [Start the quiz by choosing your answer.](   ADVERTISEMENT   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Account Login]( | [Help Center]( [Terms of Service]( | [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( The Dallas Morning News 1954 Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75201 © Copyright 2023