Nov. 21, 2013

San Jacinto Museum Launches New Website

HOUSTON–The San Jacinto Museum of History Association has launched a completely new website at www.SanJacinto-Museum.org that uses engaging features and high-tech design solutions.

Nov. 14, 2013

NFWF Announces $8.8 Million for Gulf Restoration Projects in Texas

WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 14, 2013 — The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $8.8 million for five Texas projects that address high priority conservation needs. The projects, developed in consultation with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas General Land Office and federal resource agencies, are designed to remedy harm or reduce the risk of future harm to natural resources that were affected by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Nov. 12, 2013

Fly-Fishing Classes Coming Up at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS—Master fly-fisher Bob Cappallo of Corsicana will teach fly-fishing for beginners at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens January 4, 2014; January 18, 2014; January 25, 2014; and February 15, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Nov. 7, 2013

35 Acres to be Added to World Birding Center Headquarters

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its regular meeting today in Austin approved the donation of 35 acres along the northeastern border of the World Birding Center Headquarters in the Rio Grande Valley south of Mission.

Nov. 4, 2013

November Ushers in Prime Camping Season at Texas State Parks

AUSTIN – If enjoying cool, crisp evenings snuggled up to a crackling campfire or simply pitching a tent beneath the stars with your family sounds appealing, then head to a Texas State Park where you can watch the leaves turn and shooting stars light up the heavens while making lasting memories.

Oct. 30, 2013

Celebrate National Bison Day With the Texas State Bison Herd at Caprock Canyons State Park

QUITAQUE—Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway and the Texas Bison Association are joining dozens of bison-friendly businesses and groups from around the country  to celebrate the second annual National Bison Day this Saturday.

Oct. 18, 2013

Boeing Awards Grant to Help Restore Native Landscapes at Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site

EL PASO – One of Texas’ most unique cultural resources will soon reap the benefits of environmentally friendly landscaping, thanks to support from Boeing, which recently awarded Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation a grant in support of native landscape restoration at Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site.

Oct. 10, 2013

Texas State Parks Open, Unaffected by Federal Shutdown

AUSTIN–As the federal budget impasse persists well into the second week, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wants the public to know that the welcome mat is still out at the more than 90 Texas state parks.

Oct. 7, 2013

Searchers Find Woman Lost at Big Bend Ranch State Park

BIG BEND RANCH STATE PARK – A 43-year-old woman who had been lost in the 300,000-acre Big Bend Ranch State Park for more than four days with little water and no food has been located by a search and rescue team made up of State Park police officers, Texas game wardens, other game wardens assigned to the newly created Game Warden SAR Team, and volunteer TX SAR members. The rescue occurred shortly after noon Sunday.

Oct. 3, 2013

Lone Star State History Comes to Life at Texas State Parks

AUSTIN – As autumn arrives and leaves begin to turn, the colorful and unique story of Texas – from its prehistoric times through, Spanish colonialism, the republic’s fight for independence from Mexico, post-Civil War era and into the 20th century – unfolds through guided tours and special events at more than 50 historic sites within the state parks system.  And, there’s no better time to experience that history than October.