TPWD News Releases

Junior Boater Program Teaches Young Kids Water Safety

AUSTIN, Texas — Though it is only three years old, a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department water and boater safety program reaches more than 10,000 children per year.

Volunteers Sought This Summer at Texas State Parks, Historic Sites

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas state parks and historic sites are seeking retirees, vacationing educators and any others looking for something interesting to do this summer.

Boating Safety Tips

Stay Tuned, June 20, 2005

Information from Texas Parks and Wildlife is available on radio and television, as well as the newsstand.

Stay Tuned, June 6, 2005

Information from Texas Parks and Wildlife is available on radio and television, as well as the newsstand.

Boating Season Kicks Off With Warning About Boating While Drunk

UNDATED — With the arrival of National Safe Boating Week (May 21-27), Boating While Intoxicated arrests are up statewide. Statewide, there were 193 BWI arrests in 2003 and in 2004, there were 279.

Authorities Suggest Ways for Living With Alligators

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

Master Naturalist Fall Training Classes Offered

AUSTIN, Texas — Fourteen chapters of the Texas Master Naturalist program will be conducting fall training classes for volunteers who want to help conserve natural resources.

Stay Tuned, May 31, 2005

Information from Texas Parks and Wildlife is available on radio and television, as well as the newsstand.

North Texas Ranch Earns Top Land Steward Award

FORT WORTH, Texas — The Richards Ranch in Jack County west of here has been named this year’s statewide Lone Star Land Steward by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.