May 8, 2006

Project Wild Trains Texas Teachers in Wildlife Science

AUSTIN, Texas — The new teacher was anxious. Four of the boys in her class were often rowdy.

Managing Land for Wildlife Workshop May 20 in Houston

HOUSTON — Texans are reconnecting with the landscape. As people buy property for retirement, some are moving back to the country. Not all of them want to raise livestock and some just want to enjoy the rural lifestyle. For those interested in wildlife, the workshop Managing Your Land For Wildlife: Practical First Steps on May 20 will offer practical guidance.

May 1, 2006

Spring Alligator Activity Prompts Public Safety Tips

HOUSTON — As Texas residents expand their homes and businesses into alligator country, encounters between these normally shy reptiles and people are increasing. And late spring through summer is alligator mating and nesting season, when gators are more likely to be visible.

April 26, 2006

Boaters Urged To ‘Lift, Drift, Pole or Troll’ as New Seagrass Reg Takes Effect

ROCKPORT, Texas — The popular Redfish Bay area receives an extra measure of protection beginning May 1. On that date, a new regulation takes effect, prohibiting the uprooting of seagrass within the Redfish Bay State Scientific Area (RBSSA).

Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame To Welcome Two New Members

ATHENS, Texas — Two men have been selected as the 2006 inductees into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, and their background and achievements make them perfect complements to each other.

April 24, 2006

Cross Plains Kids Endure Wildfires, Rally to Win Horned Lizard Essay Contest

CROSS PLAINS, Texas - The children at Cross Plains Elementary School managed to win this year’s Hometown Horned Toads Essay Contest in spite of a great tragedy in their hometown. They began their research and interviews shortly before Christmas break, but during the holiday period wildfires destroyed numerous homes and businesses, including the home of their teacher, Connie Ricci.

Participation in State-Fish Art Contest Skyrockets with TFFC Sponsorship

ATHENS, Texas — Last year Lulu Fang of McAllen submitted the winning illustration and composition about the Texas state fish, the Guadalupe bass, in the grades 10-12 category of the State-Fish Art Contest.

April 17, 2006

Texas Rivers Center Progress Hailed in San Marcos

SAN MARCOS, Texas — Texas State University and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are inviting partners and news media to attend an April 26 grand reopening event to mark completion of $3.1 million in renovations to create a major educational and research facility devoted to Texas springs and aquifers and the river watersheds that feed them, as well as the lakes, bays and estuaries into which they flow.

April 15 Brings Outdoor Grants for 8 Texas Groups

AUSTIN, Texas — While many people were racing to meet the IRS tax deadline on April 15, eight Texas organizations who help kids learn more about conservation and outdoor recreation got some good news about grant awards.

April 3, 2006

Coastal Expos Bring Beach to Cities

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department brings the coast to local communities this spring through Coastal Expo events in Edinburg, Victoria and Pasadena offering fun, family-oriented activities for all ages.