The Houston Texans are considering the possibility of moving on from their current home and building a new stadium, according to a report.
The Houston Chronicle published a report Wednesday citing unnamed sources familiar with the situation that said the team is examining options for a new stadium — a scenario which could open doors for attracting major events and place a new burden on taxpayers.
The Texans have called NRG Stadium home since 2002. The building has been host to the Super Bowl, the College Football National Championship, major concerts and next summer, will be the site of FIFA World Cup matches. [KHOU]
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— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) February 19, 2025
SUNY New Paltz has formally announced plans to replace the existing Elting gymnasium pool, along with improvements to the gym’s interior, to the tune of $74 million. The project is slated to begin in the summer of 2026 and finish in 2029.
According to information released by the college last week, the project includes “a full replacement of Elting pool, which is necessary as our current pool is approaching the end of its functional lifecycle. The renovation will ensure that Elting pool meets all NCAA guidelines necessary for our varsity swimming teams to safely train and compete.”
The 60-year-old gymnasium that houses the pool is also slated for a facelift in an attempt to “update training and support spaces for both teams and recreation as well as Athletic, Wellness & Recreation Department offices in the building,” SUNY New Paltz stated in the release. The Athletic & Wellness Center, which is connected to the older Elting gymnasium and pool, is expected to remain open throughout the demolition and construction of the new pool. [Hudson Valley One]
Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard unveiled a master plan Tuesday for a 94-acre development between the schools’ football stadium and basketball arena.
The development between Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum will be called CyTown and is scheduled to open in fall 2027.
Announced in 2022, the entertainment complex will be open to the general public year-round and the hub of activity on football game days. Construction cost is estimated at $175-225 million, with the master developer, Goldenrod Companies of Omaha, Nebraska, arranging financing. ISU will have no debt obligation.
The McFarland Clinic medical facility will be the anchor tenant. Also planned is a seven-story, 200-room Marriott hotel called The Cardinal that will be attached by skywalk to Hilton Coliseum, 70,000 square feet of retail space and 90,000 square feet of office space as well as a 3,000-seat amphitheater and restaurants. [ABC News]
