The city of Dallas says there are no plans to change the Pioneer Park Cemetery despite a legal notice alleging surveyors were spotted on the property.
The Save Dallas City Hall Coalition filed a 60-day notice of claim against the city of Dallas that warns any use of Pioneer Cemetery for a sports arena or for expansion of the convention center would violate state law, local ordinances, and the Texas Penal code.
“Pioneer Cemetery is hallowed ground, not a real estate opportunity,” the Coalition said in its notice. “The law is crystal clear: you cannot simply pave over the founders of this city to build a basketball arena or a convention center hall. Any attempt to disturb these remains without strict adherence to state statutes is not just a civil violation — it is a jailable felony.”…