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June 12, 2006

Goliad State Park Celebrates Major Restoration

GOLIAD, Texas — On June 16, Goliad State Park and Mission Espíritu Santo State Historic Site will celebrate the completion of more than two years of painstaking work to make much-needed repairs to the 1700s Spanish mission grounds and buildings.

May 30, 2006

TPW Commission Approves Public Hunting in 42 State Parks

AUSTIN, Texas — One-third of Texas state parks will allow public hunts for the 2006-07 hunting season, as approved by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its May 24-25 public meeting.

May 15, 2006

State Parks Advisory Committee to Discuss Park Needs, Costs

AUSTIN, Texas — The recently appointed Texas State Parks Advisory Committee will hold its second meeting May 19 in Austin, where members will hear about university research documenting the economic value of state parks for local communities, plus a report on needs and cost projections to effectively staff and maintain Texas state parks.

May 8, 2006

Village Creek State Park Reopens Campsites After Hurricane

LUMBERTON — Village Creek State Park is again open for business. The East Texas park, which was severely impacted by last fall’s Hurricane Rita, began welcoming visitors again on Monday, May 1.

April 24, 2006

Texas State Parks Damaged by Rita Making a Comeback

AUSTIN, Texas — For the first time since Hurricane Rita ripped through east Texas last September, destroying much in its path and forcing several state parks to shut down, one site is welcoming campers again and another is planning to open soon.

April 10, 2006

Prop 8 Funds Set for Rita Repairs, State Park & WMA Projects

AUSTIN, Texas — About $18 million in bond funding for critical repairs to Texas state parks, wildlife management areas, fish hatcheries has been approved, the latest installment of about $101 million in Proposition 8 bond funding approved by Texas voters in 2001.

April 3, 2006

New Edition of Texas State Park Guide Available

AUSTIN, Texas — With the publication of the 3rd edition of the Texas State Park Guide, Texans and others now have one less excuse not to get outside to enjoy spring weather and breathtaking scenery and learn about the state’s colorful history.

State Parks Advisory Committee To Seek Funding Options

AUSTIN, Texas — A new Texas State Parks Advisory Committee* has been appointed to explore several issues facing the state park system. The committee will hold its first, organizational meeting from 1-4 p.m. April 13 at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department headquarters in Austin.

State Parks Advisory Board To Seek Funding Options

AUSTIN, Texas — A new Texas State Parks Advisory Board has been appointed to explore several issues facing the state park system. The board will hold its first, organizational meeting from 1-4 p.m. April 13 at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department headquarters in Austin.

March 6, 2006

Digital Photo Workshop Slated at Big Bend Ranch State Park

PRESIDIO, Texas — Wildflowers, scenic mountain vistas, desert springs, roadrunners and other visual delights await camera buffs this April who want to learn more about the “ins” and “outs” of digital photography from a veteran outdoor photographer.