Most movie fans are at least familiar with the titles of the bestknown films set in texas, from the last picture show to boyhood, but there are many smaller movies. Misd calls the cracks greater than anticipated and hired a company, nelson. Welcome to the new allen eagles touchdown club website. Investigation points to concrete, steel defects as cause of. The stadium is shared by several high schools in the area. They may or may not have solved the little ghost problem here, but its certainly still amongst the haunted attractions in texas.
Texas stadium, former home of the dallas cowboys, was. A football stadium that drew national attention when it opened in 2012 has closed due to structural issues. Aug 26, 2015 the most expensive high school stadium in north texas plans to reopen to high school football fans this friday after extensive repairs were made to the facility. During a crushing recession, the citizens of allen had voted to build a. Feb 11, 2020 this high school football stadium was closed for several years due to mysterious safety issues, and has only recently reopened. Voters in allen, by a margin of 63 percent, approved a public bond in 2009 to pay for it. In the second of three reports, nelson forensics has determined that the cracks in the mckinney high school football stadium, according to the dallas morning news, were. The front entrance of eagle stadium at allen high school in allen, texas. World stadiums stadiums in the united states texas. Allen isd officials said they are pleased with the repairs.
The allen eagle football program has become one of the top football programs in texas over the past decade, with playoff berths in every season since 2001, and a district title every season since 2006 in 2014, allen became the fourth high school in state history to win the state championship 3 years in a row while being the first to do so in the states largest classification. And most of the cracks on the concourse that first hinted at the problems are now. They get football americanized rugby and futbol soccer teams to build stadiums and let the hs teams use them. The most expensive high school stadium in north texas plans to reopen to high school football fans this friday after extensive repairs were made to. Aug 30, 2015 theres friday night football, and then theres friday night football in allen, texas.
The texas football stadium guide is the most comprehensive, user friendly, and technologically accessible reference to the modern shrines of texas, the texas high school football stadiums, where every week young men and womens fondest dreams unfold in front of their peers, their families and their foes. Jun 20, 2014 stadium cracks noticed by allen isd in 2012. Blame emerges like cracks in texas high school stadium. Cracks in the concourse of eagle stadium in allen, texas, have. Experts are still developing recommendations and cost estimates for repairs to eagle stadium in allen, which opened in 2012 but. Its not yet clear if the cracks in the stadium will have an impact whether it will be able to open on time. There are few venues that can match eagle stadium in its texas high school. My allamerican remembers forgotten story of heroic texas. Renovations at allens eagle stadium complete duration. Texas high school football is such a cultural phenomenon that it has inspired a book, movie and tv series, all called friday night lights. A study conducted by nelson forensics found a web of cracks on. On february 27, 2014 the stadium was closed due to cracking in concrete to ensure the safety of visitors. Experience texas football in americas largest high school stadium.
The former home of the dallas cowboys was torn down on april 11, 2010 after the opening. Allen high schools football team has transformed this oncesmall texas town. Voters gave the green light for groundbreaking in 2009, when the project was. Allen high school stadium shut down over structural problems.
The allen, texas, school district has planned a news conference for late afternoon feb. My allamerican remembers forgotten story of heroic. Jun 20, 2014 engineering failures cited in report on allen isd stadium cracks. Owned by fort worth independent school district and opened in 1939, farrington field is one of texass largest and oldest operating high school football stadiums in the state.
Renovations at allen s eagle stadium complete duration. The stadium is accessible from both exchange boulevard and greenville avenue. When you love something as much as texans love football, you build monuments to it. The allen high school stadium was shut down thursday amid concerns about structural problems including extensive cracking. The allen eagles have landed back in their repaired stadium. It is owned and operated by the allen independent school district and is home of the allen high school.
Renovations at allens eagle stadium complete youtube. Allen an investigation into the concrete cracking at allen isds stadium has found that the problems extend far beyond the concourse and. The allen high school football teammonths shy of pursuing a third straight. Allen isd stadium cracks 20 times bigger than industry. The texas stadium tour was probably the best tour ive taken. Eagle stadium is a football stadium in allen, texas.
Allen, texas high school stadium closed business insider. Top 5 places to watch texas high school football choose. Texas bob travels texas state parks texas post offices texas counties texas event calendar. Feb 28, 2014 a football stadium that drew national attention when it opened in 2012 has closed due to structural issues. And most of the cracks on the concourse that first hinted at the problems are now covered with a waterproof. Its a story about texas football and is written by the same person who. Dec 27, 2014 texas football a very intense mentality. Stadium cracks noticed by allen isd in 2012 cbs dallas. Here are 10 of the biggest high school football stadiums in texas. Top 5 places to watch texas high school football choose energy. Its in texas, of course, where football is revered.
There are cracks in the stadiums concourse that have gotten worse. Nfl football stadiums dallas cowboys stadium texas. Eagle stadium in the dallas suburb of allen will be closed until at least june for an examination of extensive cracking in the concrete of. This high school football stadium was closed for several years due to mysterious safety issues, and has only recently reopened. The final texas vs the nation college football allstar bowl game was held at eagle stadium in february, 20. Aug 31, 2015 dallas jackson, a national high school sports analyst based in nashville, tenn. Feb 27, 2014 the allen, texas, school district has planned a news conference for late afternoon feb. Concrete contracts as it dries, and cracks are inevitable, but this was. Top 10 texas high school football stadiums, from matt stepp duration. My allamerican remembers forgotten story of heroic texas football player my allamerican is out in theaters on friday.
However, it was built for the other kind of football most of us know it as soccer. Today marks the 8 year anniversary of the implosion of texas stadium. From his perspective, the moneyed stadium and program reflects the towns dedication to the game. Nov 12, 2015 my allamerican remembers forgotten story of heroic texas football player my allamerican is out in theaters on friday. Engineering failures cited in report on allen isd stadium. Experts are still developing recommendations and cost estimates for repairs to. All future events were canceled until further notice. May 12, 2016 its in texas, of course, where football is revered. How high school football has transformed allen, texas curbed. The stadium tour starts out in one of the luxury boxes with a dallas cowboys highlight video. Engineering failures cited in report on allen isd stadium cracks.
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