Council approves bigger stipends for State Fair Classic despite budget concerns
Council approved a multi‑year agreement increasing stipends tied to the State Fair Classic and approved retroactive payments; supporters cited economic impact and local tradition, while critics said the jump to higher per‑team payments was excessive amid departmental cuts.
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The Dallas City Council on Sept. 9 voted to approve a multi‑year compensation package for the State Fair Classic football game, increasing per‑team stipends and addressing missed payments from earlier years.
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