City of Dallas ends agreement with Fair Park management company
The City of Dallas announced on Wednesday that it will end its agreement with Fair Park First, the nonprofit that manages Fair Park. A 2024 audit alleged Fair Park First's for-profit umbrella company, OVG360, misspent $5.7 million in restricted donor funds.
The City of Dallas announced on Wednesday that it will end its agreement with Fair Park First, the nonprofit that manages Fair Park. A 2024 audit alleged Fair Park First's for-profit umbrella company, OVG360, misspent $5.7 million in restricted donor funds.
Historic Juneteenth General Order No.3 debuts in Dallas
The only known original copy of Juneteenth General Order No. 3, a pivotal document symbolizing the end of slavery in Texas, will be publicly exhibited at Fair Park's Hall of State in Dallas starting June 19.
The only known original copy of Juneteenth General Order No. 3, a pivotal document symbolizing the end of slavery in Texas, will be publicly exhibited at Fair Park's Hall of State in Dallas starting June 19.
Historic Juneteenth document debuts in Dallas
The only known original copy of Juneteenth General Order No. 3, a pivotal document symbolizing the end of slavery in Texas, will be publicly exhibited at Fair Park's Hall of State in Dallas starting June 19.
The only known original copy of Juneteenth General Order No. 3, a pivotal document symbolizing the end of slavery in Texas, will be publicly exhibited at Fair Park's Hall of State in Dallas starting June 19.
Dallas man charged with 2 recent murders
Dallas police have arrested a man in connection to two recent murders, including one in which an elderly man in a wheelchair was shot.
Dallas police have arrested a man in connection to two recent murders, including one in which an elderly man in a wheelchair was shot.
Elderly man in wheelchair identified as victim in fatal shooting near Fair Park
A 71-year-old man who was shot and killed outside Fair Park early Wednesday has been identified, according to Dallas police.
A 71-year-old man who was shot and killed outside Fair Park early Wednesday has been identified, according to Dallas police.
Man in wheelchair shot, killed outside Fair Park in Dallas
A man in a wheelchair was shot and killed early Wednesday morning outside Fair Park in Dallas.
A man in a wheelchair was shot and killed early Wednesday morning outside Fair Park in Dallas.
Victim's family, police look for answers after murder charge dismissed in Dallas shooting
A man arrested two years ago for a drive-by shooting that killed a young mother and injured four others is no longer charged with the murder. Now, the woman's family and Dallas police are looking for answers.
A man arrested two years ago for a drive-by shooting that killed a young mother and injured four others is no longer charged with the murder. Now, the woman's family and Dallas police are looking for answers.
Dallas needs volunteers to serve meals at cold weather shelter
Our Calling is looking for volunteers to help serve lunch and greet people at cold weather shelters at Fair Park.
Our Calling is looking for volunteers to help serve lunch and greet people at cold weather shelters at Fair Park.
Dallas to open Fair Park shelter ahead of freezing temps
The City of Dallas will open a building in Fair Park for people looking to get out of the cold on Sunday.
The City of Dallas will open a building in Fair Park for people looking to get out of the cold on Sunday.
Fair Park community park gets a boost with $8.6M federal grant
Dallas is getting an $8.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Interior’s National Park Service to help build a new community park at Fair Park. The investment is a huge boost for the long-awaited project.
Dallas is getting an $8.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Interior’s National Park Service to help build a new community park at Fair Park. The investment is a huge boost for the long-awaited project.
Fair Park First partners with Dallas Foundation to get community park project back on track
Changes are now underway at Fair Park after an audit determined $5.7 million donated for capital projects was misused for operating expenses.
Changes are now underway at Fair Park after an audit determined $5.7 million donated for capital projects was misused for operating expenses.
Family of teen knocked out by police horse at State Fair of Texas files lawsuit
The lawsuit from the family of 17-year-old Ian Macharia claims the horse was scared after the officer spilled a drink on it.
The lawsuit from the family of 17-year-old Ian Macharia claims the horse was scared after the officer spilled a drink on it.
Fair Park management group seeking city bailout to help repay $6M owed to vendors
On Thursday, the president of the Oak View Group told the Dallas Park and Recreation Board that if it received a bailout from the city it could make good on its payments within a year.
On Thursday, the president of the Oak View Group told the Dallas Park and Recreation Board that if it received a bailout from the city it could make good on its payments within a year.
Management group disputes claim that $5.7M donated to Fair Park was misspent
After allegations that $5.7 million donated to Fair Park was misspent Dallas City Council members want changes.
After allegations that $5.7 million donated to Fair Park was misspent Dallas City Council members want changes.
Security company still awaiting payment months after Fair Park event
The Oak View Group, the for-profit company managing Fair Park for the City of Dallas, is having trouble paying its third-party vendors. K9 Security Detection Services says it has not been paid after working a Memorial Day event.
The Oak View Group, the for-profit company managing Fair Park for the City of Dallas, is having trouble paying its third-party vendors. K9 Security Detection Services says it has not been paid after working a Memorial Day event.
Shooting outside State Fair of Texas leaves 1 injured
Dallas police said the victim and his friends got into a fight with another group of people outside the fair. As they were leaving, a car drove by them, and someone in the car opened fire.
Dallas police said the victim and his friends got into a fight with another group of people outside the fair. As they were leaving, a car drove by them, and someone in the car opened fire.
Report alleges $5.7M donated for Fair Park improvement was misused
About 24 hours after Fair Park First released a long-awaited accountant’s report, FOX 4 is learning more about the financial mess delaying promises to the community.
About 24 hours after Fair Park First released a long-awaited accountant’s report, FOX 4 is learning more about the financial mess delaying promises to the community.
Man fatally shot in South Dallas, police investigating
An 18-year-old man was fatally shot late Wednesday night in Dallas, police said.
An 18-year-old man was fatally shot late Wednesday night in Dallas, police said.
Fair Park improvement plans for new park facing financial woes
For the community around Fair Park, the promise of a new green space inside Fair Park could once again be an empty one.
For the community around Fair Park, the promise of a new green space inside Fair Park could once again be an empty one.
For-profit managing Fair Park reveals $2 million shortfall, may need city bailout
Oak View Group, the for-profit managing Fair Park for the city, revealed on Monday its operating expenses are $2 million more than the park is expected to bring in. The organization is likely going to need a bailout from the city.
Oak View Group, the for-profit managing Fair Park for the city, revealed on Monday its operating expenses are $2 million more than the park is expected to bring in. The organization is likely going to need a bailout from the city.