Filter News Releases
Topics:








TPWD News Releases

March 1, 2010

New Web Site Tells Story of Texas Independence

AUSTIN — In connection with Texas Independence Day, March 2, the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park Association is proud to announce the launch of txindependence.org, a new Web site created in collaboration between Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Blinn College.

Feb. 25, 2010

"How-to" Camping Program Coming to North Texas State Parks This Spring

AUSTIN — Five Texas state parks in north Texas will host Texas Outdoor Family workshops this spring designed to familiarize families with the outdoors and teach them how to tent camp, cook outdoors and get the most out of their outdoor experience.

Feb. 23, 2010

Family Camping Workshops Offered in Houston Area this Spring

Camping in Texas can be a fun family outing, but it can also be an intimidating and daunting task for those who have never been. Thanks to the Texas Outdoor Family program, families have the chance to learn the basics of camping and enjoy the great outdoors.

Feb. 22, 2010

Toyota ShareLunkers: No. 479 from Amistad; No. 480 from Livingston

ATHENS — Fish lightning struck twice Sunday, 10 minutes and 500 miles apart.

Feb. 19, 2010

Hunter Education Instructors Needed

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will be conducting a free Hunter Education New Instructor Training Workshop March 27, 2010 in Tyler, Texas. Workshop will begin at 8:00am — 5:00pm at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s East Texas Ecological Center  located at 11942 FM 848, Tyler 75707.

Feb. 18, 2010

Estero Llano Grande State Park to Host March Outdoor Family Workshop

WESLACO — The increasingly popular Texas Outdoor Family program comes to Estero Llano Grande State Park in the Rio Grande Valley on March 13-14 to help adults and youngsters become comfortable with camping beneath the stars and reconnecting with nature.

Feb. 10, 2010

Texas Buffalo Soldiers to Host Events Celebrating African American History Month

AUSTIN — In honor of African American History month, the Texas Buffalo Soldiers will be presenting special events in College Station on Feb. 17 and Austin on Feb. 20 that celebrate the rich cultural history of African Americans in Texas.

Feb. 8, 2010

Choke Canyon Sends 15-Pounder to Toyota ShareLunker Program

ATHENS — Another South Texas reservoir that has benefited from rains several years ago is kicking out big bass.

‘How-to’ Camping Program Coming to Northeast Texas State Parks

AUSTIN — Outdoor recreation specialists with the state’s Texas Outdoor Family program will be sharing their camping, cooking and various outdoor skills on Feb. 20-21 at Caddo Lake State Park and March 6-7 at Tyler State Park.

Feb. 5, 2010

Family Camping Workshops Offered in Austin Area This Spring

Camping in Texas can be a fun family outing, but it can also be an intimidating and daunting task for those who have never been. Thanks to the Texas Outdoor Family program, families have the chance to learn the basics of camping and enjoy the great outdoors.