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Downtown Dallas was a grayscape of skyscrapers and parking lots for generations. Robert Decherd, chairman of Parks for Downtown Dallas and CEO of DallasNews Corp., has for years led an effort to change that. Downtown today is home to significant neighborhood parks, from Civic Garden to Pacific Plaza. And there is more to come. How did the city, in less than a generation, change the face of its downtown?.

Governor Abbott’s ban on school mask mandates back in effect; Lawyers say Dallas judge had staff member pretend to be her during online court proceeding; Dallas to consider creating office that investigates ethics complaints; New Dallas school to honor civil rights leader John Lewis;

Dallas County reports 1,107 coronavirus cases; Dallas is getting 110 acres of land from Oncor for new park; UT Southwestern to pay millions for lax opioid oversight; Dallas home prices jump by 25%;

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, David Moore and Evan Grant discuss the fallout from the Cowboys turkey of a Thanksgiving performance [2:05]. New Orleans presents an unexpected test. Is the defense about to take over? And what exactly is going on with Dak Prescott's throws: Meanwhile, the Rangers spent $500 million over a long weekend on two middle infielders [16:20]. Kevin asks if they overpaid while Evan asks if that matters.

Texas abortion law still in effect; North Texas man charged with assaulting cops during Capitol insurrection running for Texas House; Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy tests positive for COVID-19; Deep Ellum brewpub BrainDead closed

Man critically wounded in shooting near Baylor University Medical Center; The $400 million federal push to steer Texas drivers toward an electric future; Dallas police watchdogs look to increase relevance in new term; American Airlines is fighting Southwest for dominance at Texas’ fastest-growing airport; Fashion designer Virgil Abloh dies of cancer at 41