2019 News Releases
(59 Releases)
April 18, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text
- Llano River Fish Population Recovering After Historic Flooding in 2018 — Bundled Plain Text
AUSTIN – After finding more than 18 species of fish during a recent sampling trip on the Llano River, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Inland Fisheries staff are encouraged to see fish populations rebounding following historic flooding in October 2018. - Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest Benefiting TPWD Coming to Lake Fork May 2-6 — Bundled Plain Text
AUSTIN – World class bass fishing, shopping, live music and a variety of outdoor activities are coming to Texas’ most iconic bass fishing lake for the third annual Toyota Bassmaster Texas Fest (TBTF) benefitting Texas Parks and Wildlife Department May 2-6. - Three Texas State Parks Add Solar Energy Through Green Mountain Energy Partnership — Sustainability partnership between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Green Mountain Energy brings 67 kilowatts of renewable energy to parks across Texas. — Bundled Plain Text
GLEN ROSE –Green Mountain Energy and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) unveiled the completion of solar installations at three state parks across Texas at a ceremonial “Flip the Switch” event at Dinosaur Valley State Park. These three installations are the latest in a long-standing sustainability partnership to bring renewable energy to Texas State Parks.
April 17, 2019
- TPWD Finalizes 2019-20 Migratory Game Bird Seasons
AUSTIN – Texas wingshooters can begin marking their calendars for the 2019-20 hunting seasons, with minimal changes over last year’s schedule.
April 16, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text
- Outdoor Heritage Day at Zilker Park with the TPWD Buffalo Soldiers April 27 — Bundled Plain Text
AUSTIN— Learn the unique history of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Buffalo Soldiers program during the Outdoor Heritage Day at Zilker Park from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. April 27. - Buffalo Soldiers Host Volunteer Training and Orientation Course April 20 — Bundled Plain Text
AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Buffalo Soldier program will be hosting a volunteer training and orientation course this Saturday in Austin. - Hop into a Texas State Park for Easter Fun This Spring — Bundled Plain Text
AUSTIN— From Easter egg hunts to egg coloring, Texas State Parks are hopping with unique Easter programs for the whole family to enjoy.
April 15, 2019
April 11, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text
- Battle of San Jacinto Commemorative Ceremony Cancelled — Bundled Plain Text
- Celebrate Easter at the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm in Stonewall April 20 — Bundled Plain Text
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March 27, 2019
March 26, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text
- Birds of Prey Come to Lake Livingston State Park — Bundled Plain Text
- TPWD Fall Zebra Mussel Sampling Found No New Infested Lakes — Bundled Plain Text
March 22, 2019
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March 20, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text
- TPW Commission Approves Changes to Freshwater Fishing Regulations for 2019-20 — Bundled Plain Text
- Common Salvinia Discovered at Kurth Reservoir — Bundled Plain Text
- Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission Awards $16.2 Million in Local Park Grants to Texas Communities — Bundled Plain Text
- Two Texas Game Wardens Recognized During March Commission Meeting — Bundled Plain Text
March 19, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text
- Texas State Parks Go Technicolor with Wildflowers, Blooming Plants — Bundled Plain Text
- TPWD Sets Federal Red Snapper Season for 2019 — Bundled Plain Text
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Feb. 15, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text
- TPWD Releases Freshwater Fishing Regulation Proposals for 2019-2020 — Bundled Plain Text
- TPWD Seeking Public Input on Hunting Regulation Proposals for 2019-2020 — Bundled Plain Text
- TPWD Releases Saltwater Fishing Regulation Proposals for 2019-2020 — Bundled Plain Text
Feb. 8, 2019
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Feb. 6, 2019
- Texas State Parks Reservation System Unveils New Features Ahead of Spring Break — Park visitors can now buy a “Save the Day” pass, book specific campsites, cabins and shelters and buy a Texas State Park Pass online
Feb. 4, 2019
Feb. 1, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text
- Texas State Parks Reservation System Continues Maintenance — Bundled Plain Text
- TPWD Announces Genetic Results of 14.57 Pound Bass Caught from Marine Creek Lake — Bundled Plain Text
Jan. 31, 2019
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Jan. 28, 2019
- 14.57 Pound Toyota ShareLunker Largemouth Bass Caught at Marine Creek Lake in Fort Worth — Marine Creek Lake produces second 13 pound or larger Toyota ShareLunker since 2017
Jan. 24, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text
- TPWD Adds 23 Acres to San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site — Bundled Plain Text
- Texas State Parks Reservation System Closing for Maintenance — Reservations by the call center and online will be unavailable starting at 11 p.m. Jan. 25 — Bundled Plain Text
- Recognitions Showcase Outstanding Achievements for TPWD — Bundled Plain Text
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Jan. 4, 2019 — Bundled Plain Text
- Toyota ShareLunker Program Wraps up 2018 with 486 Entries from 89 Lakes Across the State — Bundled Plain Text
- TPWD Urges Hunters and Landowners to be Vigilant for Signs of Chronic Wasting Disease after Recent Tests Confirm CWD in White-tailed and Mule Deer in Existing Containment Zones — Bundled Plain Text
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