TPWD News Releases
June 6, 2024
June 5, 2024
Official Media Statement: Commercial Shrimp Vessel Victims Recovered
June 3, 2024
66th Texas Game Warden and Texas State Park Police Cadet Class Graduates
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) graduated the 66th Texas Game Wardens and Texas State Park Police cadet class May 31 at Bannockburn Baptist Church in Austin. The class included 31 game wardens and 10 state park police officers.
May 31, 2024
Texas Game Wardens See Reduction in Boating Accidents, Rise in Drownings During Memorial Day Weekend
AUSTIN – This past Memorial Day weekend, Texas Game Wardens patrolled Texas’ many waterbodies and assisted fellow first responders with rescues and recoveries due to strong storms and extreme heat. Wardens noted a decrease in boating incidents and citations filed, but an increase in drownings and warnings issued.
May 26, 2024
Official Media Statement: Jefferson County Boat Accident
May 23, 2024
National Safe Boating Week Encourages Boating and Water Safety Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
AUSTIN – Just in time for one of the busiest boating weekends of the year, Texas Game Wardens and agency partners are celebrating National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24. The week-long campaign emphasizes the importance of safe boating practices and the use of boating safety equipment.
May 16, 2024
Official Media Statement: Pelican Island Bridge Collision
Make a Splash Safely During Water Safety Month
AUSTIN – As temperatures across the state start to heat up, many Texans will begin taking refuge in the water. May is National Water Safety Month and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds boaters to follow some simple yet effective safety precautions to prevent accidents and save lives.
May 6, 2024
Bois d’Arc, Texas’ Newest Lake, Opens for Great Fishing Following Intense Stocking and Habitat Installation Efforts
BONHAM — When Bois d’Arc Lake in Fannin County officially opened for use in April, Texas got its first major reservoir in more than 30 years. But early results indicate anglers may have a budding new fishing haven as well, thanks to a partnership formed between Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD).