K.B.
You have gotten a lot of good advice - Church, Early Childhood PTA, Kid's Sports and Activities. I hope you are not against going to church, because I think that being involved in a church will benefit you and your family in many ways. Even if you are not particularly religious, give it a try. There are a variety of churches in the Dallas area and I am sure that you could find one that you are comfortable with. Look for a MOPS group (Mothers of Preschoolers.) They usually meet in churches and have lots of activities that involve playgroups as well as family activities. A lot of young families have started out coming to the MOPS group at our church (Wilshire Baptist Church) and liked it so much that they began attending our church. A church can provide support and be an extended family for you, as well as an opportunity to make friends.