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May 15, 2026

Official Media Statement: Panhandle Fires

May 15, 5 p.m. — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is monitoring and responding to the ongoing fire situation in the Texas Panhandle.

May 13, 2026

Disfruta del Agua y Evita Situaciones Peligrosas Durante el Mes Nacional de la Seguridad Acuática

Los Guardias de la Vida Silvestre de Texas informan que la mayoría de los incidentes y las muertes pueden evitarse con medidas básicas de seguridad

Hit the Water, Not the Headlines During National Water Safety Month Texas Game Wardens report most incidents, fatalities preventable with basic safety measures

AUSTIN – As temperatures rise across Texas, more people will head to lakes, rivers and coastal waters to cool off. May is National Water Safety Month, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds Texans that simple precautions can prevent injuries and save lives.

April 29, 2026

Three Texas Game Wardens Honored with Officer of the Year Awards

AUSTIN – Three Texas Game Wardens were recognized for their service and contributions to conservation law enforcement at recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meetings.

March 24, 2026

Texas Game Warden Lt. Col. Graduates from FBI National Academy in Quantico

Lt. Col. Ben Baker, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Deputy Director of Law Enforcement, was one of 253 law enforcement officers who graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia on March 18.

March 19, 2026

Texas Game Wardens Share How to Stay Safe While Paddling

AUSTIN – As temperatures begin to rise, activity on Texas lakes, rivers and coastal waters is increasing. Texas Game Wardens are reminding paddlers to prioritize safety while kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding.

March 18, 2026

Tyler Nature Center Hosts 2nd Annual East Texas Fire and Nature Festival on April 18

TYLER — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Tyler Nature Center and partners invite the public to learn about nature, and the importance and benefits of prescribed fire at the 2nd Annual East Texas Fire and Nature Festival on April 18.

March 6, 2026

Spring Break Coastal Safety Reminder from Texas Game Wardens

AUSTIN— As spring break approaches and warmer weather draws visitors to the Texas coast, Texas Game Wardens encourage everyone planning recreational fishing, boating or beach activities to make safety a part of their plans.

Jan. 27, 2026

Official Media Statement: Texas Game Wardens, Local Agencies Respond to Fatal Incident in Fannin County

On Jan. 26, multiple local and state agencies in Fannin County and the surrounding area responded to an emergency call for three brothers (ages 6, 8 and 9) who fell through ice on a private pond off Rec Road #3, just outside of Bonham.

Jan. 20, 2026

Brazos Bend State Park to Host 2nd Annual Explore Bowhunting Event

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program is partnering with Brazos Bend State Park in Needville on Feb. 7 to help the public “Explore Bowhunting.”