San Antonio Animal Care Services advises pet safety during Fourth of July, emphasizing the fright fireworks can cause pets, and highlighting precautions like secure spaces, up-to-date microchip IDs, and avoiding toxic foods.

Lake County is inviting residents to a community meeting for input on North Lake Regional Park improvements, potentially funded by a FRDAP grant. The meeting is on July 10 at the Umatilla Senior Center.

Howard County officials broke ground on Centennial Park West's improvements, including synthetic fields and new lights, set to be completed in fall 2025, with $1.5M County funds and $9M in state grants.

Texas confirms a second case of Chronic Waning Disease (CWD) in a Sutton County deer breeding facility, detected in a two-year-old female white-tailed deer.

Arlington Parks and Recreation celebrates 100 years, highlighting Meadowbrook Park's history and inviting community stories. The city also promotes youth initiatives, free meals for children, and school spirit with light displays.

Brooklyn Park's summer lineup includes the Farmers Market, Adults on the Move programs, Duluth Vista Cruise, concerts, and various sports and fitness classes. Fee assistance and free camps are available for eligible residents.

Fort Worth, Texas, renames the local Ryan Place Triangle Park to Joan Kline Park to honor the community advocate's legacy.

Governor Greg Abbott renews Texas's wildfire disaster proclamation, adding more counties to the list and authorizing the use of state resources for a coordinated response.

A kinkajou found at a Yakima rest stop has been taken in by Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium with help from state officials, highlighting the issues of exotic pet trade and wildlife conservation.

San Marcos opened a new bike park at Bradley Park, funded by grants and donations, featuring jump lines and a pump track, with Mayor Rebecca Jones cutting the ribbon at the launch event.

Fishers, Indiana, announces plans for the new Fishers White River Park, set to open in summer 2025, featuring over 120 acres with riverfront and trails, funded by Indiana's READI program.

Dollywood is named the top theme park in the US by Tripadvisor for 2024, and also ranks tenth globally in the Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards.

Bloomington, MN plans renovations for Bryant and Tretbaugh parks, including a new inclusive playground and biking facilities, with construction set to start in August and finish by fall 2025.