A Shovel in the Ground: CFBISD Breaks Ground on a New Elementary School for Carrollton
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD marked a milestone in March 2026 with the groundbreaking of a new elementary school funded by the voter-approved 2023 bond.
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A Free Morning at the Pond: Carrollton's Youth Fishing Event Returns June 6
Carrollton Parks and Recreation hosts a free youth fishing event June 6 at Josey Ranch Park Pond, with stocked catfish, prizes, and no license required.
Carrollton's Summer Reading Challenge Offers Prizes, Art, and a Path to Keep Kids Learning All Season
The Carrollton Public Library's 2026 Summer Reading Challenge runs June 1–August 1, with prizes, art, and teen volunteer roles.
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Carrollton Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge Offers Two Months of Prizes, Volunteering, and Art
The Carrollton Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge runs June 1–Aug. 1, offering prizes, teen ambassador roles, and a summer art exhibition.
CFBISD Sends Off More Than 1,700 Graduates and Rolls Out a New Way to Stay Connected
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD celebrates its largest milestone of the school year while launching eNews, a biweekly digital newsletter for families.
Free Youth Fishing Event at Josey Ranch Park Pond Returns June 6
Carrollton Parks and Recreation hosts a free youth fishing morning at Josey Ranch Athletic Complex on June 6, coinciding with Texas Free Fishing Day.
More Than 1,700 Reasons to Celebrate: CFBISD Sends the Class of 2026 Into the World
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD graduates more than 1,700 students in the Class of 2026 and launches a new community newsletter to stay connected.
Carrollton Pride 2026 Brings 50-Plus Vendors, Food Trucks, and Live Entertainment to Horizon Church on June 6
Carrollton Pride 2026 takes over Horizon Unitarian Universalist Church on June 6 with vendors, food trucks, and entertainment from 11 AM to 3 PM.
City of Carrollton Offices, Libraries, and Recreation Centers Close Monday May 25 for Memorial Day
Carrollton's Memorial Day observance brings city office closures, adjusted library and recreation hours, and shifted residential trash and recycling pickup. Here's what's affected on Monday, May 25 and what to expect across the holiday weekend.
What Major League Pickleball Coming to Carrollton's Pickler Universe Signals About the City's Pickleball Position
Pickler Universe hosting Major League Pickleball May 21 is more than a one-off event — it places Carrollton in the small group of DFW cities operating purpose-built pickleball facilities at competition scale.
Chalk the Park, Trinity Nights, and the Public Works Roadeo Round Out Carrollton's Late-May Calendar
The City of Carrollton's late-May programming includes the Public Works Roadeo on May 20, Chalk the Park on May 21, and Trinity Nights on May 29 — three different kinds of community events stacked into a 10-day window.
Carrollton Police Foundation Hosts Community Pickleball Tournament at Pickler Universe on May 16
The Carrollton Police Foundation's community pickleball tournament is set for Saturday, May 16 at Pickler Universe — the same Carrollton facility that hosted Major League Pickleball Dallas in May, used here as a fundraising venue for the city's police support nonprofit.
Major League Pickleball Dallas Comes to Pickler Universe — Carrollton on May 21
Pickler Universe — Carrollton hosts Major League Pickleball Dallas on May 21, 2026, marking the first time the city's largest dedicated pickleball facility hosts a sanctioned pro league event.
Carrollton's 'May the 4th Be With You' Pulled Star Wars Fans Into Historic Downtown for the Day
Carrollton Parks & Recreation hosted its May the 4th celebration in Historic Downtown on Monday, May 4, 2026 — a Star Wars-themed afternoon that has grown into one of the city's reliable May events.
Carrollton's Earth Day at Josey Ranch Lake Drew Families to a Day of Worms, Wildlife, and Water Conservation
The April 18 free Earth Day event at Josey Ranch Lake Library brought together booths on native plants, recycling, and meteorology, with a stamp card system that gave kids a reason to visit every table.
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