The Dallas Park and Recreation Department is hosting a "Pictures with Santa" event with treats and activities for families to enjoy during the holiday season.

Dallas Park & Recreation revives Candlelight Traditions at City Park in December, focusing on festive lights and clean parks. They offer updates in videos and are active on social media.

Euless hosts a "Heritage Park Christmas" event on December 13, featuring historical tours, Santa visits, school choirs, and holiday crafts, coupled with refreshments and kettle corn.

Dallas District 14 representative urged residents to enjoy parks post-Thanksgiving but prohibited turkey hunting, with a humorous touch on social media.

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.