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June 25, 2025

Texas New World Screwworm Response Team Formed to Amplify Preparedness

AUSTIN – The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are forming a joint response team to coordinate efforts in combating New World screwworm (NWS) prior to its arrival in Texas, following a directive from Governor Greg Abbott.

June 20, 2025

Official Media Advisory: TPWD Presenting About Prescribed Fire at Community Briefing

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will provide a presentation on prescribed fire efforts in Bastrop and Buescher State Parks from 6-8 p.m. June 23 at the Bastrop County Community Center.

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 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.

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.

May 21, 2025

Los Guardias de Vida Silvestre de Texas Emiten un Recordatorio de Seguridad Antes del Fin de Semana de Memorial Day

AUSTIN – A medida que se acerca el fin de semana de Memorial Day (Día de la Conmemoración de los Caídos), los Guardias de Vida Silvestre de Texas se preparan para un verano lleno de actividad en los lagos, ríos y aguas costeras con el objetivo de mantener seguros a los navegantes.

Texas Game Wardens Issue Safety Reminder Ahead of Busy Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN – As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Texas Game Wardens are gearing up for a busy summer on lakes, rivers and coastal waters to keep boaters safe.

May 16, 2025

Purtis Creek State Park Seeks Volunteers for ADA Access Improvement Project

EUSTACE – Purtis Creek State Park has partnered with the Get Outside Alliance (GOA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving state parks, to host a volunteer workday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 17.