PRESS RELEASE – MountainStar Sports Group announced today that it has gone live with initiatives aimed at fostering grassroots support to bring Major League Soccer (MLS) to the Borderplex region. An official website and Facebook page have been developed and members of the public are encouraged to become a part of the campaign. Continue reading
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MountainStar Sports Launches MLS Campaign
Filed under League & Franchise, Market & Location
MountainStar Snatches Up Ballpark-Front Properties
One of the most sought-after ballpark-front properties in Downtown El Paso (TX) has reportedly been sold to the MountainStar group that owns the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas (Pacific Coast League). Read more here.
Filed under Amenities & Features, Design & Construction
Chihuahuas Ownership Group Pursuing MLS Expansion Team for El Paso
PRESS RELEASE – MountainStar Sports Group announced today that it has had preliminary and positive discussions with Major League Soccer (MLS) regarding the possibility of adding El Paso as an expansion market for the League. Continue reading
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Team Owner May Pony Up More for New El Paso Ballpark, City Holds Firm at $64M
MountainStar Sports Group, the owner of the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas (Pacific Coast League), may be pouring more money into the Downtown El Paso ballpark than originally planned, as the price tag is expected to exceed the $64 million cap set by the city. Read more here.
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Ovations Awarded El Paso Ballpark Concessions Contract
Florida-based Ovations Food Services has been awarded the concessions contract for the minor league baseball park under construction in Downtown El Paso (TX) for the relocating Triple-A Tucson Padres (Pacific Coast League). Read more here.
Filed under Food & Beverage, Lease & Contracts
Price for El Paso Ballpark $10 Million More?
MountainStar Sports Group, the owner of the Triple-A Tucson Padres (Pacific Coast League) relocating to El Paso (TX), told city officials on Saturday that the new ballpark under construction in downtown El Paso could cost an additional $10 million to build. Read more here.
Filed under Design & Construction, Money & Financials, Stadium Issues
El Paso to Ask Nicely for Personal Guarantee
The city of El Paso (TX) will ask the MountainStar Sports Group investors for a personal guarantee of the additional $12.1 million the group recently agreed to pay toward the Downtown ballpark, after the City Council on Tuesday voted 6-2 in favor of making the request. The idea was put forth by City Council Rep. Eddie Holguin — a ballpark opponent. Read more here.
Filed under Lease & Contracts
MountainStar Rejects Personal Guarantee Idea
El Paso (TX) City Council Rep. Eddie Holguin, an opponent of the new downtown ballpark for the relocating Triple-A Tucson Padres (Pacific Coast League), is calling on individual members of MountainStar Sports Group to make personal guarantees for the additional $12.1 million the group agreed to pay toward the project. In a statement, MountainStar officials have rejected the idea. Read more here.
Filed under Lease & Contracts, Money & Financials, Stadium Issues
Council to Vote Tuesday on New $60.8 Million Ballpark Contract
The El Paso City Council will vote Tuesday on a proposal to increase the price tag for the new ballpark for the relocating Triple-A Tuscon Padres (Pacific Coast League) by $8-million to pay for additional seating and amenities. Read more here.
El Paso Ballpark Groundbreaking Set for May 30
The city of El Paso and the MountainStar Sports Group announced on Monday that the groundbreaking for the new downtown ballpark for the relocating Triple-A Tucson Padres (Pacific Coast League) will be held on May 30. Read more here.
Filed under Design & Construction, Stadium Issues
El Paso Triple-A Baseball Hires GM
MountainStar Sports Group has hired Brad Taylor as the new general manager of the Triple-A club relocating from Tucson (AZ) to El Paso (TX). Taylor is currently the team president and general manager of the Single-A Bowling Green Hot Rods (Midwest League). Read more here.
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Voters Approve Hotel Tax Funding for New El Paso Ballpark
Voters in El Paso (TX) on Tuesday approved a higher hotel occupancy tax to help finance a new $50 million ballpark for the relocated Triple-A Tucson Padres (Pacific Coast League) owned and operated by MountainStar Sports Group. Read about here.
Filed under Money & Financials, Stadium Issues
MountainStar Sports Finalizes Purchase of T-Pads
MountainStar Sports Group has finalized the purchase of the Triple-A Tucson Padres in preparation for the team’s move to a new $50 million downtown ballpark in El Paso (TX). Read more and view news clip here. A website has been set up for the team at www.ElPasoTripleA.com.
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MountainStar Moves on T-Pads
MountainStar Sports Group announced Wednesday that they are moving forward with the purchase of the Triple-A Tucson Padres (Pacific Coast League), after the El Paso (TX) City Council approved a ballpark deal with the group last week. Read more here.
Filed under Lease & Contracts, Market & Location
El Paso Approves Ballpark Deal
The El Paso City Council voted 4-3 Tuesday night to approve the contract with MountainStar Sports Group to build a new downtown ballpark and bring the Triple-A Tucson Padres (Pacific Coast League) to town. The deal could still be scuttled by the mayor, if he chooses to veto it. The council could still override a veto with a 6-2 vote. Read more here.
Filed under Design & Construction, Market & Location, Stadium Issues
El Paso City Council to Consider Deal with MountainStar Sports Group on Sept. 11
The El Paso City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 11, is expected to consider the terms of a long-term lease deal with MountainStar Sports Group for the site chosen for a proposed new downtown baseball stadium to be built for the relocated Triple-A Tucson Padres (Pacific Coast League). Read more here.
Filed under Design & Construction, Lease & Contracts, Stadium Issues
El Paso Team Ownership Group to Donate Profits to Charities
In a statement late Wednesday, Mountain Star Sports Group, the organization working to bring a new ballpark and the Triple-A Tucson Padres (Pacific Coast League) to downtown El Paso, stated they would donate all profits from the operation of the team to local charities. Read more here.
Filed under Community & Giving, Design & Construction, Stadium Issues
Scrambling Ahead for Triple-A Ball in El Paso
With the Pacific Coast League approving the sale of the Triple-A Tucson Padres to MountainStar Sports Group of El Paso (TX), it’s now crunch time for the city and stakeholders to find a new home for City Hall and build a new $50-million downtown ballpark for the team. Read more here and here.
Q & A With Mountainstar Sports, Group Presents to PCL Executive Committee
El Paso, Inc. recently interviewed Josh Hunt, one of the partners in Mountainstar Sports Group, the organization working to bring a relocated Triple-A Pacific Coast League club to a new $50 million ballpark in downtown El Paso. On Tuesday, the city council approved demolition of the current city hall to make room for the stadium. On Friday, Mountainstar made it’s pitch to the Pacific Coast League’s executive committee. Read more here.
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