Bad Bunny’s Sapo Concho helped funnel fresh donations and attention to a rare Puerto Rican toad — and Fort Worth Zoo says that visibility could fund a long‑planned breeding center.

Klyde Warren Park will add a 1.7‑acre west deck and a large climate‑controlled pavilion, with city votes this winter and officials aiming to open bids next summer.

Dallas' Council District 14 is engaging its community in tree planting. Rudy Karimi and his children participated, with his youngest planting her first tree. The city's greening efforts focus on volunteerism and environmental stewardship.

McClendon Park in Mansfield celebrates its 40th anniversary with upgrades, including a new splash pad and basketball courts, highlighting the park’s evolution and community significance.

Texas Game Wardens highlight enforcement of shark‑fin bans and a 2023 rule requiring fins be denatured and disposed to curb an illegal market.

Fort Worth began constructing Tilley Plaza in Trinity Park, which will feature a butterfly garden and other elements to enhance community green spaces. The groundbreaking ceremony underscored the city's dedication to outdoor areas.

The Fields Recreation Center will close for several hours on Nov. 18 and Nov. 20 due to unspecified reasons, prompting residents to adjust their schedules.

Wendy Pappas from Arlington's Parks, Recreation & Culture Department offers tips for cost-effective gardening, including planting in the fall, buying discounted plants, starting small, and using seeds.

Coppell's new Veterans Plaza, honoring military veterans, opened with a ceremony attended by local community members, as announced by the Coppell Police Department.

Glade Parks in Euless prepares for its 2nd annual Holiday in the Park event, featuring festive activities, treats, Santa Claus, and a drone show on November 15th.

The Garland Parks & Recreation Department won three awards at the TRAPS North Region Conference for facility and park design and a staff member's excellence.

Mansfield, Texas, is renovating Julian Feild Park with a new veterans memorial plaza to honor military heroes, aiming for quality over speed in its completion.

Zola, a 23-year-old western lowland gorilla beloved for his pool 'breakdancing' clips, died after a sudden health decline. A necropsy is underway and a planned troop move to San Antonio is paused.