New Braunfels has won the 2024 National Gold Medal for park management, recognized at the NRPA Conference, for excellence in parks and recreation services.

Starcke Park Golf Course in Seguin will close on October 1, 2024, for a one-year renovation, with a reopening planned for October 2025. The city promises worthwhile improvements and future updates.

San Antonio's Woodlawn Lake Park received a $3.25 million federal grant for upgrades, including a splashpad and new trees, building on the city's existing investment.