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Could $3.7B convention center redevelopment clear site for new Mavs arena? ... and more news

from The Dallas Morning News · host The Dallas Morning News

Civic boosters, landowners, developers and city officials hope the $3.7 billion convention center redevelopment is the shot in the arm that Dallas’ urban core desperately needs. It may also clear the way for a new NBA arena and entertainment district — a project they call an economic game changer. In other news, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is launching an investigation into the University of North Texas for failing to “ward off left-wing violence” in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing; and the State Fair of Texas will end another run on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Civic boosters, landowners, developers and city officials hope the $3.7 billion convention center redevelopment is the shot in the arm that Dallas’ urban core desperately needs. It may also clear the way for a new NBA arena and entertainment district — a project they call an economic game changer. In other news, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is launching an investigation into the University of North Texas for failing to “ward off left-wing violence” in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing; and the State Fair of Texas will end another run on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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