Carrollton city officials invite residents to attend public forums to discuss the future of local parks, with the first session at the Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex on April 9.

Garland, Texas, is set to experience its first total solar eclipse since the 1800s on April 8, including educational events and festive activities in the Downtown Square.

Arlington gardeners are turning old golf balls into ladybug decorations, following crafting instructions provided by the Arlington Parks & Recreation Department.

Dallas City Hall hosts "City Hall at Fair Park," a free, family-friendly event on March 30 offering civic engagement, fun activities, city service education, and a budget town hall meeting.

The intersection of Cotton Gin Road and Dallas Parkway in Frisco was closed overnight for NTTA's Tollway widening project, with detours set up for commuters.

Dallas invites residents to "City Hall at Fair Park," a community event with food, jazz, city services expo, and a budget meeting on March 30, 10-3 p.m.

Shadow Lines, a sculpture honoring victims of racial violence, will be dedicated in Dallas' Martyrs Park on March 26, with a focus on those lynched from 1853-1920.

The Fort Worth Public Library is offering outdoor story times in collaboration with the Fort Worth Park & Recreation this spring, with added activities and free events for library cardholders.

Lewisville, Texas, is hosting a free SOLARbration event for the total solar eclipse at Wayne Ferguson Plaza on April 8, with concerts, games, and food.

Garland, Texas, has introduced a new 25-foot Shumard red oak in its downtown square, replacing a previous tree, with plans for it to grow up to 50 feet and provide ample shade as part of the city's green initiatives.

The Dallas Park and Recreation Department offers a variety of spring activities for all ages, including fitness, arts, educational workshops, and musical events, as shared in their recent newsletter.

The Keller Parks Department has opened a new playground at The Keller Pointe, costing $150,000, funded by sales tax, designed to create fun memories for families.

Arlington's seniors participate in "Walk With a Doc," a program hosted at the East Library and Recreation Center that combines exercise with health talks from medical professionals.