Dallas to sever ties with Fair Park operator
The city of Dallas will take back over day-to-day operations at Fair Park and cancel its contract with Oak View Group, the private company hired in 2019 to manage the "Crown Jewel of South Dallas" and home of the State Fair of Texas, the city announced June 18.
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Dallas to sever ties with Fair Park operator
The city of Dallas will take back over day-to-day operations at Fair Park and cancel its contract with Oak View Group, the private company hired in 2019 to manage the "Crown Jewel of South Dallas" and home of the State Fair of Texas, the city announced June 18.
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