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Dallas convention center delayed until 2030, losing potential conventions
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk · As published by NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway 8 billion, is now expected to be completed in 2030.
A dispute over redesign plans for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas has caused a delay in its opening. 8 billion, is now expected to be completed in 2030. This is the second delay for the convention center.
The delay is having an impact on events that were expected to be held at the facility. As a result, the city is being forced to relocate these events to other locations. Further details on the dispute and the impact of the delay are available from NBC 5 DFW.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 18, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A dispute over redesign plans for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas has caused a delay in its opening. The project, valued at $3.8 billion, is now expected to be completed in 2030…
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