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Dallas City Council to vote on new redesign for Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
The price tag to rebuild the voter‑approved new convention center is more than $3 billion, but Dallas City Manager Kimberly Tolbert told council members that a redesign is now on the table. The change would cost taxpayers an additional $597 million and push the project's expected completion from ...
Key takeaway The change would cost taxpayers an additional $597 million and push the project's expected completion from 2029 to 2030 or later.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The potential redesign of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center has significant implications for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Southlake . With a revised price tag of over $3.5 billion, taxpayers in Tarrant County may wonder how this project will impact their own community's development and funding priorities. The delayed completion date of 2030 or later may also affect local businesses that rely on conventions and tourism, potentially influencing economic growth in the region. As the Dallas City Council prepares to vote on the redesign, Southlake residents should consider how this massive investment in Dallas infrastructure might shape the broader regional landscape and impact their own city's plans for development and growth. The additional cost of $597 million will likely be scrutinized, and local leaders in Southlake may need to reassess their own budget priorities in response to the shifting regional landscape.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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