Texas Game Wardens’ Operation Dry Water Campaign Effective in Reducing BWIs
AUSTIN – Despite the landfall of Hurricane Beryl, Texas Game Wardens worked hard to keep Texans safe as they celebrated the Fourth of July on the water.
TPWD News Releases
July 15, 2024
July 7, 2024
Official Media Statement: Beryl Updates
July 4, 2024
Official Media Statement: South Padre Island Shark Encounters
July 2, 2024
Los Guardabosques de Texas Enfatizan la Seguridad al Navegar y Mantenerse Sobrio Durante el Feriado del 4 de Julio
AUSTIN – A medida que las temperaturas continúan subiendo, muchos texanos y visitantes de otros estados están haciendo planes para refrescarse en uno de los muchos cuerpos de agua prístinos del estado. El Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) recuerda a aquellos que disfrutan del agua seguir las precauciones básicas de seguridad en la navegación durante el fin de semana festivo.
Texas Game Wardens Stress Boating Safety, ’Staying Dry’ During July 4 Holiday
AUSTIN – As temperatures continue to rise, many Texans and out-of-state visitors are making plans to cool off on one of the many pristine waterbodies across the state. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds those on the water to follow basic boating safety precautions over the holiday weekend.
June 6, 2024
Official Media Statement: Fire at Lubbock TPWD Law Enforcement Office
June 5, 2024
Official Media Statement: Commercial Shrimp Vessel Victims Recovered
June 3, 2024
66th Texas Game Warden and Texas State Park Police Cadet Class Graduates
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) graduated the 66th Texas Game Wardens and Texas State Park Police cadet class May 31 at Bannockburn Baptist Church in Austin. The class included 31 game wardens and 10 state park police officers.
May 31, 2024
Texas Game Wardens See Reduction in Boating Accidents, Rise in Drownings During Memorial Day Weekend
AUSTIN – This past Memorial Day weekend, Texas Game Wardens patrolled Texas’ many waterbodies and assisted fellow first responders with rescues and recoveries due to strong storms and extreme heat. Wardens noted a decrease in boating incidents and citations filed, but an increase in drownings and warnings issued.