Inside The Star is an independent Dallas Cowboys news publication founded in 2009 by Bryson Treece, operating under the Inside The Star name since 2015. We deliver daily news, analysis, and commentary for Cowboys Nation, covering games, the draft, free agency, fantasy football, and more year-round.
* Our name reflects our mission to provide an “insider’s view” for the fans, from an independent perspective, and is not an indication or claim of official affiliation with The Star in Frisco, the Dallas Cowboys organization, or the National Football League.
Our Team
Founder & Editor-in-Chief: Bryson Treece · @CowboysNation (est. 2009)
@CowboysNation Content Manager: Mike
Writers: Shane Taylor, Mario Herrera Jr, Cody Warren, Mark Heaney
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Notable former writers and contributors who got their start in sports writing/grew their reach via Inside The Star include: John Williams, RJ Ochoa, Jess Haynie, Brian Martin, Sean Martin, Bobby Belt, Mauricio Rodriguez, and Richard Paolinelli.
Our History
Inside The Star launched in 2015 as the evolution of Dallas Cowboys Nation (2009) and Blue Star Times (2014). Along the way, we’ve partnered with brands like NRG Energy and Verizon, and our alumni have gone on to leadership roles at USA Today, Blogging The Boys, A to Z Sports, and NFL Network.
Our Mission
As the heart of Cowboys Nation on social media, we’re committed to making the fan experience better through quality coverage across our website, X, Facebook, and more. We’re also quite fond of helping the next generation of writers find their footing.