By Greenfield, John Cities across the United States are creating more space for walking, running, and hiking by shutting down roads through parks and neighborhoods.

By Jonathan Kealing, Journal-World, Lawrence, Kan. May 12--Four days of festivities capped off by the annual walk down the hill will mark the 136th commencement at Kansas University.

SPECIAL EVENTS SummerStage 2007, "Claire Kifer: In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning, " 8 p.m. Friday, Charles E. Norman Theatre; Sweeney Todd, presented by Light Opera Oklahoma, 7:30 p.m. Friday, John H. Williams Theatre; "Naughty Marietta, " presented by Light Opera Oklahoma, 8 p.m.

By JASON ASHLEY WRIGHT World Scene Writer Blooming Deals kicks off with casino-style party Spring's but a memory, what with fall upon us, but deals will be in full bloom Saturday.

By Houston Chronicle Feb. 25--Houston drivers can expect traffic delays this weekend at the I-10 West-610 West Loop interchange because of multiple lane closures, which are part of the ongoing Katy Freeway widening project.