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Dallas one step closer to new convention center

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12 months ago

June 13, 2025

Dallas one step closer to new convention center

The city of Dallas is another step closer to a new convention center. A measure was approved Wednesday, giving the green light to begin demolition along Lamar Street.

This also paves the way for what will be the International Broadcasting Center during the FIFA World Cup games.

The grand vision and master plan were laid out for the future of downtown Dallas’ Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in 2021. It’s coming to fruition one strategic step at a time.

City leaders took another step in that direction this week. The council approved $259 million for construction services to soon begin demolition along either side of Lamar Street.

Outgoing Councilmember Omar Narvaez witnessed the project go from an idea to action.

“It was probably four years ago, five years ago that the talk became real,” said Narvaez.

He’s part of the current council that gave the green light on funding for demolition to begin west of Lamar Street, splitting the convention center, with one side soon to become a hub for one of the world’s most talked-about events.

“Everything behind me right now is where the International Broadcast Center that FIFA will be moving into at the beginning of January, they’ll get started,” he said.

Visit Dallas Chief Marketing Officer Jennifer Walker said some 64 conventions are on the books for the new center already.

“That represents 1.6 billion in economic impact with another 109 conventions just waiting in the wings,” Walker said.

As for the east side of Lamar, she called it a game-changer.

“With the IBC being in our own backyard, that really gives us the opportunity to tell the Dallas story of today, and why we are a thriving emerging global city,” she said.

Transformation is on the way.

“The entire globe of reporters and folks that are calling the matches and everything, they are all going to be in this building for everything. So, 24/7, this place will be rocking and rolling and moving,” said Narvaez.

Information on the Kay Bailey Hutchison master plan is available online.

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McAllen Welcomes Texas Hockey | Dallas Stars

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May 29, 2026

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At least three dead after fire destroys Dallas apartment complex

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May 29, 2026

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At least three dead after fire destroys Dallas apartment complex

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A large fire destroyed an apartment complex in Dallas after crews responded to reports of a gas leak. Authorities say at least three people, including a child, were killed. Other residents are unaccounted for.

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North Texas doughnut shops named among best in U.S.

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May 28, 2026

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North Texas doughnut shops named among best in U.S.

Jarams will always be top in our hearts.

Lauren Drewes Daniels

Arguments about the best doughnut shops can get heated. We have our own personal top 10 favorites. And we have issues with DoorDash’s list below. So, let’s dive right into this sweet, round confection with a hole in the middle.

For National Donut Day, which is Friday, June 5, for all those who celebrate, DoorDash has a roundup of the top 100-rated small and medium-sized donut shops on DoorDash. The list includes local businesses across 86 cities and 25 states.

To be considered for the Donut Day Dozens list, the bakery must be small or medium-sized, have fewer than 10 stores, and have at least 1,000 reviews. The shops with the highest average consumer ratings from April 2025 to April 2026 were chosen.

Of the 21 donut shops chosen across Texas, 13 are located in North Texas.

North Texas bakeries named best doughnuts

Morning Donuts – Dallas, TX
Baker’s Dozen Donuts – Cross Roads, TX
Busy B’s Bakery – North Richland Hills, TX
Donut House Plano – Plano, TX
Donut King #3 – Fort Worth, TX
Eagle Donuts – Crowley, TX
Earnest Donuts – Lewisville, TX
Four Seasons Donuts – Irving, TX
Jin’s Donuts – Farmers Branch, TX
Master Donut – The Colony, TX
Stacy Donuts – McKinney, TX
TWISTY DONUTS MANSFIELD – Mansfield, TX

A few misses

There are some obvious big misses here. Like La Rue in Trinity Groves, which apparently was left off because it has fewer than 1,000 reviews. We awarded this chef-driven shop Best Doughnuts in 2025 for pushing out top-tier confections every morning and a seasonal menu that will both win you over and break your heart. They’re also using only beef tallow in the fryers now.

And no Jarams? The shop on Preston Road has a 4.7 average rating on DoorDash, and it appears 4.8 was the cutoff. The family-owned Jarams is one of the best shops in Dallas.

As is Detour Donuts in Frisco. This is run by an ambitious young baker who draws long lines for themed doughnuts and a rotating menu.

Beyond North Texas …

The rest of the awarded donut shops were mostly located in Houston, with a sprinkle in San Antonio. Shops were listed in alphabetical order, and not with any sort of numbered ranking system.