TPWD News Releases

TPWD Adds 23 Acres to San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

LA PORTE, TX—The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is adding more than 23-acres to the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site bordering on the Houston Ship Channel.

Recognitions Showcase Outstanding Achievements for TPWD

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPW) recognized several Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff and partners for contributions and efforts supporting the agency mission to conserve and manage the state’s natural and cultural resources.

Tyler Man Named to Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame

ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee announced Alan Haynes of Tyler, the former C.E.O and President of The Sportster Inc. retail sporting goods chain and lifelong sportsman, will be inducted into the hall of fame in 2019.

Texas Children in Nature Summit Brings Groups to Corpus Christi Dec. 6-7 to Address “Nature Deficit Disorder”

The Texas Children in Nature (TCiN) network will host its second annual statewide Summit and Champions Luncheon in Corpus Christi on Dec. 6- 7. The Summit brings together leaders from across the state from the conservation, education, health, faith and youth development communities to learn about the latest research, share innovations and network to turn inspiration into action.

South Texas College to partner with TPWD for Target Range Program Grant

AUSTIN — South Texas College (STC) is partnering with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to construct an indoor target range at the College’s new Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence in Pharr, TX.

Texas Master Naturalist Program Marks 20 Years and Hits $100 Million Value in Service

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Master Naturalist program has reached 4.4 million volunteer service hours valued at more than $100 Million. This major milestone marks the 20th anniversary of the program, which began in Texas and has since given rise to a growing national movement.

Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 4, 2018

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.

Game Warden Field Notes, Sept. 20, 2018

Take Me Outdoors Houston Set For September 22 At Discovery Green

HOUSTON— At a time when people in big cities are becoming increasingly disconnected from the world of nature and the outdoors, Take Me Outdoors Houston is hosting its 10th annual free, family-oriented outdoors festival Sept. 22 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Discovery Green.

2018 Teal Season Forecast: Wet and Wild

AUSTIN – Conditions are shaping up for what could be an excellent early teal hunting season opener this Saturday. Waterfowl biologists with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department say early migrations of birds into the state mixed with forecasts for more rain have set the table.