DALLAS — A lot has changed since January when WFAA first visited Sweet and Chill in South Dallas.

“We opened about two weeks ago and it's been great so far,” said Keisha Reeder, Sweet and Chill owner.

Reeder’s shop is one of many new businesses along MLK Jr. Boulevard.

“South Dallas has always been known for, you know, the bad and the ugly and everything else, but really this area is so full and rich of history,” said Reeder.

Part of that history is less than two miles up MLK Jr. Blvd at the State Fair of Texas. There are some changes this year at the fair too.

“We worked extremely hard throughout the year,” said Jeff Cotner, State Fair of Texas Security Director.

Cotner said the biggest change is the clear bag policy.

“We're asking everyone to start to search our changeover in

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