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Hurricane Harvey forces cancellation of Cowboys-Texans preseason game in Arlington

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The Dallas Cowboys game against the Houston Texans, scheduled for Thursday, has been relocated to AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

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UPDATE: As of August 30, the preseason game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans has been canceled so the Texans' players and staff can return to their families in Houston.

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The Dallas Cowboys game against the Houston Texans, scheduled for 7 pm Thursday, has been moved from NRG Stadium to AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The Texans are practicing in Frisco this week after being unable to return to Houston after Saturday night's preseason game in New Orleans.

Before the NFL's confirmation that Thursday's game will indeed go on, ESPN.com reported that J.J. Watt would like for the contest to involve fundraising to help Houston residents affected by the flooding from Harvey.

"And if there is something played this week, I think we should definitely involve some sort of fundraiser, some sort of way to benefit the people back home ... this is a much bigger issue than just a football game," Watt said.

Sunday, the Texans' defensive end launched his own fundraising campaign via YouCaring.com to raise money for hurricane relief efforts with a goal of $500,000. As of Tuesday morning, Watt has raised $1 million and counting, with a new goal of $1.5 million. To donate, click here. As well, the Houston Texans and the NFL have each pledged $1 million to the United Way of Greater Houston Flood Relief Fund.

In the video below, posted to Watt's Twitter account, the star player notes, "I'm working very hard yesterday, today, and all week to make sure this money goes directly to the people, not to administrative fees or anything like that."

$1 MILLION!

New Goal: $1.5 Millionhttps ://t.co/SR6DmnNbyM pic.twitter.com/YUzbCLWgBa

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) August 29, 2017

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Post Malone will do halftime show at Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving game

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Post Malone will play at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on May 9, 2025.

Global superstar Post Malone will perform the halftime show during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day 2025 game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

According to a release, the live performance will air on CBS on November 27 at 3:30 pm and marks the launch of The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign, putting a national spotlight on the needs of millions during the holiday season and all year long.

When he was young, Malone's family moved to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex after his father, Rich Post, took a job with the Dallas Cowboys as the assistant director of food and beverage at AT&T Stadium; he's remained close with the Gene and Jerry Jones family and the Cowboys organization.

In a statement, Malone calls it an honor.

"I'm from Texas. I grew up a Cowboys fan and have been watching this halftime show for years," said Post Malone. "It's a real honor to be part of the Red Kettle Kickoff with The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys and help bring hope to so many people."

The Salvation Army operates more than 7,400 centers across the country providing food, housing, and other services year-round.

Malone has become a buzzy name at high-profile Dallas events, most recently performing at the 2025 Cattle Baron's Ball.

In addition, he's collaborated with the Dallas Cowboys on projects such as a Raising Cane's location at 2255 W. Northwest Hwy. that underwent a Post Malone-Dallas Cowboys makeover. In 2023, he collaborated with the Dallas Cowboys on a limited-edition collection of Post Malone x Dallas Cowboys merchandise featuring T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and shorts.

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