We believe that we're ready for our World Cup games here in Dallas.
Police say security for World Cup will be tight.
From a special headquarters downtown, officers will monitor everything going in and out of Fair Park.
We want this to be an event that people can come to and feel safe and secure,
and at the same time enjoy it.
Barricades, fences, and security are already in place to deal with the traffic.
We go on to the battle for Texas independence.
But that security is discouraging visitors to the Hall of State
run by the Dallas Historical Society.
It has had a severe impact.
Carol Hall says it's difficult for people to park or walk here
and their business is suffering.
Normally we rent our building for weddings and corporate events.
to enhance our income, and that income is down.
Kathy Earles came here to book a Christmas party.
It was not easy.
I had to walk from Grand all the way here in the pouring rain.
Another big Fair Park attraction is the Dallas Aquarium,
and officials here aren't sure what to expect from World Cup.
But they do believe it will slow down needed renovation on the aquarium
and cut down on the number of visitors.
It looks like lower revenues to the city.
Aquarium officials are hoping that World Cup will attract more visitors here
on non-game days. What about game days? Days that the games are during the day like at noon or two
we're expecting this place to be quite empty. They might end up fishing for business. Brian Mylar, Texas News 5.