NHL expansion focus narrows to Houston or Austin

The NHL has focused on Texas for its next expansion team, with investors weighing whether Houston or Austin is the better fit [1]. A team in either city would join the Dallas Stars as the state's second NHL club, and the billionaire behind the prospective franchise has not signaled a preference [1]. Both cities previously hosted minor league hockey, with the Austin Ice Bats playing their last season in 2008 and the Houston Aeros folding in 2013 [1].

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1. houstonpublicmedia.org · Will Houston or Austin land the NHL’s next team? Aug 21, 2026
2. texasstandard.org · Today on Texas Standard: What’s behind the recent surge in food recalls? Aug 24, 2026

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