Farewell Texas Stadium!

This morning Texas Stadium, the former home of the Dallas Cowboys was imploded. The implosion was televised. There were tailgating parties out at the stadium site too.

I knew the stadium was set for demolition. However when I first heard the sounds of the explosion I instantly mistook it to be thunder. After a few more thunderous sounds I clued in to the fact that it was the day Texas stadium was coming down.

The demolition cost 6 million and took 6 months for crews to prepare the stadium for. I went by this morning after church to snap some pics. I certainly was not alone as numerous people were out looking at what is left of the infamous stadium. I did notice the 2 marquees on each side of the stadium are still standing.

Despite being a native Zonie, I must admit I was even a little sad to see the stadium go. It will be bizarre to go by and see an empty lot for awhile. However, it won't be empty for long. The site will be cleared to make way for a new shopping center. I'm curious to see what kind of shopping center especially since the nearest mall in that area is a little older and not as appealing as I've been told it once was. The pic above was taken on Saturday and the pics below are what is currently left of Texas Stadium.

Sidenote: I actually got a tiny bit annoyed at a radio dj the other day when he was confused by the old stadium's name and the new stadium's name. It's not that difficult to remember even a former Zonie like me has it down. Texas Stadium WAS the home of the Cowboys and Cowboys Stadium is the CURRENT home of the Cowboys. See!...it's simple!