The Arlington City Council has voted in favor of spending $273 million on exterior upgrades to AT&T Stadium, despite concerns from residents who have called for a referendum to let voters decide.
The Cowboys have offered to pay for all the upgrades up front, with the city paying them back $50 million in 2028 and $20 million every year after through 2048.
Last week, when the agreement between Arlington and the Cowboys was first reported, some council members and residents argued that spending this much public money should be put to a referendum…