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Dallas leaders to vote on new convention center height to save historic viaducts
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk Lori Brown , as published by FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Dallas City Council is set to vote on a proposal related to the building's height.
A decision is forthcoming regarding the new convention center in Dallas. The Dallas City Council is set to vote on a proposal related to the building's height. The vote is scheduled to take place on Wednesday.
It will determine whether the convention center will be raised to its original height. This decision is tied to the preservation of historic viaducts, specifically the Jefferson and Houston viaducts, and their connection to downtown Dallas. For more information on this development, readers can refer to the source.
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Category: government Published: June 19, 2026 Source: FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A decision is forthcoming regarding the new convention center in Dallas. The Dallas City Council is set to vote on a proposal related to the building's height. The vote is scheduled to take place on…
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