Our mission is to manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us AUSTIN -- The 2026 recipient of the James "Randy" Fugate Memorial Wildlife Division Professional of the Year award is Todd Pilcik, a district wildlife biologist in southeast Texas. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20260610a 20260610a This page will be updated daily if a new detection is confirmed. For additional resources, visit tpwd.texas.gov/screwworm. Media assets can be found on the TPWD New World Screwworm Media Kit page. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20260605a 20260605a AUSTIN -- El 3 de junio, el Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) recibió la confirmación de la detección del gusano barrenador del Nuevo Mundo (NWS) en el condado de Zavala. Una muestra recogida de un becerro de tres semanas con una lesión umbilical fue identificada y confirmada como NWS por el Laboratorio Nacional de Servicios Veterinarios (NVSL) en Ames, Iowa. Actualmente no hay más detecciones en animales en Texas. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20260604a 20260604a AUSTIN -- On June 3 the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of a detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in Zavala County. A sample collected from a three-week-old calf with an umbilical lesion was identified and confirmed as NWS by the National Veterinary Servies Laboratory (NVSL) in Ames, Iowa. There are currently no further detections in animals in Texas. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20260603c 20260603c AUSTIN - La tradición de Texas del Día de Pesca Gratis regresa este sábado, 6 de junio, en cualquier cuerpo de agua pública de todo el estado. Cada año, el primer sábado de junio, los Texanos y nuestros visitantes pueden lanzar sus líneas sin necesidad de una licencia de pesca en cualquier cuerpo de agua pública del estado. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20260603b 20260603b AUSTIN - The annual Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day arrives at public waterways throughout the state on Saturday, June 6. Texans and out-of-state visitors can cast their lines without a fishing license on a public waterway each year on the first Saturday in June. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20260603a 20260603a AUSTIN - El Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD, por sus siglas en inglés) estará llevando a cabo una segunda ronda de reuniones públicas en Llano y San Antonio para recolectar retroalimentación acerca del Plan de Uso Público para la Expansión del Área Natural Estatal de Enchanted Rock. Esta fase se desarrolla sobre la participación comunitaria de enero y febrero de 2026, y estará compartiendo cómo la retroalimentación obtenida ha ayudado a darle forma a la dirección de la planificación para el área de expansión. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20260602b 20260602b AUSTIN - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting a second round of public meetings in Llano and San Antonio to gather feedback on the Public Use Plan for the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Expansion. This phase builds on community engagement conducted in January and February of this year and will share how that input has helped shape planning directions for the expansion area. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20260602a 20260602a AUSTIN--The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $6.17 million in grants during its May meeting in Austin, funding 21 trail construction and maintenance projects across the state. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20260601a 20260601a AUSTIN - The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) graduated its 68th Texas Game Warden and Texas State Park Police cadet class Friday morning during a ceremony at the Texas State Capitol. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20260529a 20260529a AUSTIN -- Los Texanos pronto contarán con un nuevo lugar para explorar la belleza de la región del Hill Country gracias a la adquisición de casi 54,000 acres en los condados de Edwards y Kinney. La propiedad, que se convertirá en el Parque Estatal Silver Lake, es el segundo parque estatal más grande de Texas, después de Big Bend Ranch. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20260527b 20260527b AUSTIN--Texans will soon have a new place to explore the beauty of the Hill Country thanks to the acquisition of almost 54,000-acres in Edwards and Kinney counties. The property, which will become Silver Lake State Park, is Texas' second largest state park behind Big Bend Ranch. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20260527a 20260527a AUSTIN - With Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start to summer boating season, Texas Game Wardens are preparing for one of the busiest boating weekends of the year and reminding Texans and visitors alike to put safety first before heading out on the water. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20260522a 20260522a ABILENE -- Due to renovation delays, Abilene State Park's historic Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)-era pool will remain closed until further notice. The pool, which was originally built in the 1930s by the CCC and previously refurbished in the 1980s, has been closed for extensive renovations and repairs since 2022. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20260521c 20260521c AUSTIN - Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the summer boating season which means Texans throughout the state will head to the water for fun and recreation. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers who enjoy the waterways to do their part to protect Texas lakes from aquatic invasive species. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/newsmedia/releases/?req=20260521b 20260521b