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The NYT picks up on an amazing Dallas urban story (Halperin Park). Worth the read!
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/06/us/dallas-halperin-park-oak-cliff-interstate-35e.html?unlocked_article_code=1.oFA.9Q1p.vmqSrwd0bixv&smid=nytcore-ios-share&fbclid=IwY2xjawSXmtpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETB5dzdBNkFUS0w1cnV1Vk1oc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvF-acNrDPaBkHXOkKUohlufzwO_zTuZZauzRWM6kkMyXM_zttizfMHIUZIl_aem_aNhzpcSkfFg-N4uR7vgApAIt is being studied as a model of other potential urban parks, including in other cities in Texas. Great pics and a history, and I notice that my donor friend isn't even mentioned in the article. He wasn't interested in a "lookit me" gesture, he just wanted to do something good for the people and his city.
One word of caution--to those who never miss a chance to bash Texas as a whole, this might not fit in with your narrative. Fair warning!