Tejas Park, a park in Plano’s Cross Creek East neighborhood, is set to get a $2.3 million makeover.

The gist: Plans for the renovation include:

• A new pavilion
• Play equipment with a shade structure
• Fitness stations
• Disc golf baskets
• Upgraded walkways with additional benches

For nearly 30 years, Speedway Children’s Charities has had an impact on nonprofits in the region through various sporting events, most notably the annual NASCAR race weekend at Texas Motor Speedway.

That is the largest single-event fundraiser for the nonprofit, which provides aid to children in need in Tarrant, Collin, Denton and Dallas counties, said Marissa Chaney, executive director of Speedway Children's Charities' Texas chapter.

Zooming in: Last year, the Speedway Children’s Charities’ Texas chapter, or SCC-Texas, awarded $250,000 in grants to 37 nonprofits throughout the region. Chaney said there were 165 requests submitted, and the board of directors looked through each application. Chaney said the awards range from $5,000-$20,000, depending on the specific project requested, and are for a specific project rather than operational funds.

The details: Texas Motor Speedway will host a trio of races from May 1-3. A live auction, a legacy shop with memorabilia and a 50-50 raffle are all part of the fundraising efforts during race weekend.

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Local farmers markets are now opening for the 2026 season. Here’s a list of some Dallas-Fort Worth markets to check out.

1. McKinney Farmers Market: The McKinney Farmers Market has been ranked the No.1 farmers market in the state for three years. Some market products include produce, flowers, glass, resin art, jellies and jams.

• 315 S.Chestnut St., McKinney
• Open Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon

• 9215 John W. Elliott Drive, Frisco
• Open Saturdays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sundays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

• 520 S. Main St., Ste. 203, Grapevine
• Open Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sundays 9 a.m.-6 p.m.