AUSTIN – Con la llegada de la primavera en Texas también regresa la temporada de pesca de bagre en los lagos de Neighborhood Fishin’ del Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD). El programa ofrece a amigos y familias la oportunidad de pescar bagre cerca de casa y participar en la tradición texana de la recreación al aire libre.
AUSTIN – Springtime is back in Texas which signals the return of catfish angling at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes across the state. The program gives friends and families the opportunity to reel in catfish close to home and participate in the Texas tradition of outdoor recreation.
AUSTIN — The Centennial Time Capsule, which encompasses 100 years of Texas State Parks history, is on the move once again, as it roams the Lone Star State for 50 years on a quest to visit every park. This time, it is moving to Palo Duro Canyon State Park after its recent stop over the winter at Davis Mountains State Park.
AUSTIN- The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has recently been awarded more than $3 million by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for coastal restoration projects along the Texas Gulf Coast. GLO awarded approximately $84.6 million to 14 coastal counties through two major coastal protection programs, including several projects on TPWD lands.
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved the following changes to 2026-27 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations:
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is pleased to announce the 2026 Lone Star Land Steward Ecoregion Award winners.
ATHENS – Anglers from Texas and across the nation set numerous fishing records in Texas waters via the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program (ARP) in 2025.
AUSTIN – For the 15th year, (WEPCo) will celebrate State Parks Month by hosting a fund drive to support Texas State Parks.
ATHENS – J.B. Thomas Reservoir in West Texas got back on the board March 24 with not one but two Legacy Class ShareLunkers, boosting J.B. Thomas’ total to four during the 2026 Toyota ShareLunker program collection season. These Legacy Class fish also increased the overall season total to 17 and established a tie between O.H. Ivie and J.B. Thomas for the top spot in the waterbody standings at four entries each.
AUSTIN — Several Texas State Parks Police Officers received awards from the Park Law Enforcement Association (PLEA) and were recognized at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting on Thursday.