June 17, 2025

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Grand Re-Opening Slated for July 1

ATHENS – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Edwin L. Cox Jr. Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) will welcome the public back July 1 for its grand re-opening following major renovations.

June 10, 2025

More Than 150 Species of Greatest Conservation Need Documented in Texas During the 10th Annual City Nature Challenge

AUSTIN — For the fourth year in a row, several Texas cities ranked in the top ten globally during the City Nature Challenge (CNC), one of the world’s largest community science events.

June 6, 2025

Trailway Reconnected: Bridge Restoration Reopens Full Length of Lake Mineral Wells State Park Trailway

MINERAL WELLS – After a lengthy closure, the full 20-mile stretch of Lake Mineral Wells State Park Trailway is officially open to the public thanks to the completion of a major bridge repair between FM 1195 and the National Vietnam War Museum.

June 5, 2025

Texas Game Wardens Report Record BWI Arrests, Multiple Rescues Over Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens were out in force over Memorial Day weekend, focusing on boating and public safety across the state. The ramped-up patrols included:

June 4, 2025

El Día de Pesca Gratis en Texas programado para el 7 de junio

AUSTIN – La tradición anual de Texas del Día de Pesca Gratis está de regreso este sábado, 7 de junio, en las vías fluviales públicas de todo el estado. Cada año, el primer sábado de junio, los texanos y los visitantes de fuera del estado pueden pescar en cualquier cuerpo de agua público en el estado sin necesidad de tener un permiso para pesca.

Free Fishing Day in Texas Slated for June 7

AUSTIN – The annual Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day is back this Saturday, June 7, at public waterways across the state. Each year on the first Saturday in June, Texans and out-of-state visitors can fish on any public waterway in the state without a fishing license.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Adds Three Properties to Public Hunting Offerings

AUSTIN — With the addition of three new properties, Texas’ 2025-26 hunting season will offer more public hunting opportunities through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Public Hunting Program.

June 3, 2025

Governor Abbott Names Foster Chair, Appoints McCall to Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission

AUSTIN— Governor Greg Abbott announced the appointment of Paul Foster as the chair of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. Additionally, John A. McCall Jr. O.D. was appointed to the commission for a term set to expire Feb. 1, 2031.

June 2, 2025

67th Texas Game Warden, Texas State Park Police Class Completes Training, Begins Service Across Texas

AUSTIN –Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) graduated the 67th Texas Game Warden and Texas State Parks Police cadet class May 30 at Bannockburn Baptist Church in Austin.

May 28, 2025

Los Guardianes de Vida Silvestre de Texas y el Departamento de Policía de Grapevine Realizan Arrestos por Choque Mortal con Fuga Durante el Fin de Semana de Memorial Day

GRAPEVINE — El 27 de mayo, los Guardianes de Vida Silvestre de Texas, el Departamento de Policía de Grapevine y el Departamento de Investigaciones de Seguridad Nacional arrestaron a dos personas que se cree están involucradas en una colisión fatal entre una embarcación y un kayak con fuga ocurrida la noche del 25 de mayo en el Lago Grapevine.