Ribbon Cutting Day at Dallas' Historic Longhorn Ballroom

Published March 30, 2023 • Updated on March 30, 2023 at 5:38 pm

Dallas' historic Longhorn Ballroom lives again and will reopen this week with a slate of concerts on the books.

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The lights are on again and the marque has shows listed on the Longhorn Ballroom sign!<br> — The lights are on again and the marque has shows listed on the Longhorn Ballroom sign!

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A representative of Governor Greg Abbott spoke at the ceremony, praising Texas music

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The new owner his family and city officials prepare for the ribbon cutting

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The main ballroom show hall is ready for customers

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Retail space and an outdoor music venue planned on the site are not yet finished

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Looking north from the parking lot the neighborhood around the Longhorn Ballroom includes vehicle repair and industrial businesses

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Painting the fence mounted wagon wheels was still underway Thursday

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Photos of past performers line the entrance walls

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This display of memorabilia is near the entrance

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It includes an old TV show

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The big stage has table seating and box seats

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Dallas City Council Members Jesse Moreno and Paula Blackmon save a photo

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A museum area includes historic displays of past performers

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The late Stevie Ray Vaughan was a Longhorn Ballroom performer!

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One of several bars in the main ballroom

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Box seating along the back of the main ballroom

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