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May 28, 2009

TPW Commission Okays Transfer of Boy Scout Camp to Texas Trails Council

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved the transfer of 91.3 acres of Abilene State Park property to the Boy Scouts of America, which officially has been leasing the land from the state for 60 years.

Okay Given To Add Acreage To Lost Maples State Natural Area

AUSTIN, Texas — Lost Maples State Natural Area, known for its spectacular fall foliage and Hill Country scenery, would expand to just over 2,900 acres as a result of action taken Thursday by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission.

Commission Approves Public Hunting on 44 State Park Sites

AUSTIN, Texas — Nearly half of the sites in the Texas State Parks system will conduct public hunts during the 2009-2010 hunting season. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved scheduled hunts on 44 state park units at its May 28 public hearing.

May 27, 2009

Potentially Toxic Algal Species Confirmed in South Texas

AUSTIN, Texas — Since January 2009, a microscopic alga most often found in north and west Texas has been confirmed at four south Texas sites: Corpus Christi, Kingsville, McAllen, and Jim Hogg County. All four occurrences caused fish kills in private ponds and investigations by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Kills and Spills Team have found no evidence that public waters were affected.

May 18, 2009

Public Names New Sea Center Texas Eel "Slick," Calls Grouper "Cooper"

LAKE JACKSON, Texas — The fish-loving public has spoken: "Slick" shall henceforth be the new name of a six-foot green moray eel at Sea Center Texas, while "Cooper" was the name voted in for the center’s 50-pound Queensland grouper, both of which reside in the facility’s 50,000-gallon Gulf aquarium exhibit.

May 14, 2009

Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo in Austin Suspended

AUSTIN, Texas — Because of a sponsorship revenue decline related to the economic recession, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is cancelling the Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo set for Oct. 3-4 in Austin. The agency will suspend the Austin event for at least this year and 2010 and will instead expand efforts to support similar events around the state.

May 13, 2009

Texas State Parks To Host National Trails Day Events June 6

BASTROP, Texas — Bastrop State Park will join eight other Texas state parks on Saturday, June 6, in suggesting you "go take a hike" to commemorate National Trails Day.

May 11, 2009

Head to Texas State Parks for Free Fishing

AUSTIN, Texas — Parents looking to save a few dollars by vacationing closer to home this summer might consider taking their youngsters to a nearby Texas state park, where they can try their luck at hooking a fish or two without worrying about needing a fishing license to do so. And, if you’re looking for how-to instruction and structured activities for your young angler, or simply want to brush up on your own fishing skills, more than a dozen state parks this summer are hosting special family fishing events.

Temporada Mortal de 2008 Resulta en Más Eventos Comunitarios de la Seguridad en Bote

AUSTIN, Texas — 61 personas murieron En 2008 recreando en bote en las aguas de Texas.  Ésta fue la cifra más alta de más que una década, igualando la temporada trágica de 2002.  Sin embargo, aún más alarmante es que en 2002 se registraban más que 620,000 vehículos acuáticos en el estado.  Seis años después, no hay más que alrededor de 591,000 botes registrados.

May 8, 2009

Big Bend Ranch State Park Fiesta Rescheduled For Nov. 14

AUSTIN, Texas — A public Fiesta to showcase visitor opportunities at Big Bend Ranch State Park in far West Texas has been rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14. The Fiesta had been set for May 3, but was postponed because of public health concerns about swine flu.