The FOX Television Stations-owned pair serving North Texas with FOX network and independent programming, respectively, will be heading to a brand-new purpose-built television studio and “state-of-the-art” content creation center in Irving-Las Colinas, Tex.
This signifies a long-term commitment to KDFW “FOX 4” and KDFI-27 in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. The forthcoming address in Irving-Las Colinas: 2203 West Royal Lane.
The new studio represents what FOX Television calls its “significant reinvestment” into the North Texas region.
Jeff Gurley, the stations’ SVP/GM, commented, “We are pleased to relocate to Irving in what will be a grade-A complex, and we thank Mayor Stopfer and the Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce for making this possible. Building this state-of-the-art facility positions FOX 4 for the future by creating a space that inspires creativity, equipped with technology that supports innovative news, programming, and content creation as well as further engagement with our community via television, social media/digital platforms, and prepares us for future advancements in our ever-changing industry.”
It’s a blow to Downtown Dallas, where KDFW presently operates from 400 N. Griffin Street, where a tower structure can easily be seen marking its soon-to-be vacated home.
KDFW and KDFI’s forthcoming two-story facility will broadcast via fiber using no tower or antennas and minimal satellite dishes.
All 170 current station staff will relocate to Irving, equidistant between Dallas and Fort Worth and home to AT&T Stadium, home to the Dallas Cowboys.
KDFW’s new station facilities will include approximately 50,000 square feet, including studios, a newsroom, offices, technical suites, podcasting studios, and other content creation facilities.
Groundbreaking is scheduled for Q4 2024, with operations expected to begin in 2026.
“I commend FOX Corporation and FOX Television Stations for their investment in our city. KDFW is a valuable institution in our region, and we are thrilled to have the station here,” said Irving Mayor Rick Stopfer. “This project once again demonstrates Irving’s winning formula. Through the Irving Economic Development Partnership, we work collaboratively with partners to bring economic development projects like this to our city with a speed-to-market approach and access to a workforce that businesses demand.”
Beth A. Bowman, President/CEO of the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce and the Irving Economic Development Partnership, added, “Bringing KDFW home to Irving-Las Colinas is a significant ‘win’ for our community. Developments like today’s announcement truly demonstrate Irving-Las Colinas’ ability to meet the unique needs of each of our key target industries.”
