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June 5, 2025

Texas Game Wardens Report Record BWI Arrests, Multiple Rescues Over Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens were out in force over Memorial Day weekend, focusing on boating and public safety across the state. The ramped-up patrols included:

June 2, 2025

67th Texas Game Warden, Texas State Park Police Class Completes Training, Begins Service Across Texas

AUSTIN –Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) graduated the 67th Texas Game Warden and Texas State Parks Police cadet class May 30 at Bannockburn Baptist Church in Austin.

May 28, 2025

Los Guardianes de Vida Silvestre de Texas y el Departamento de Policía de Grapevine Realizan Arrestos por Choque Mortal con Fuga Durante el Fin de Semana de Memorial Day

GRAPEVINE — El 27 de mayo, los Guardianes de Vida Silvestre de Texas, el Departamento de Policía de Grapevine y el Departamento de Investigaciones de Seguridad Nacional arrestaron a dos personas que se cree están involucradas en una colisión fatal entre una embarcación y un kayak con fuga ocurrida la noche del 25 de mayo en el Lago Grapevine.

Texas Game Wardens, Grapevine Police Department Make Arrests for Fatal Hit and Run Over Memorial Day Weekend

GRAPEVINE — On May 27, Texas Game Wardens, Grapevine Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations arrested two individuals believed to be involved in the fatal hit and run boat collision on the evening of May 25 at Grapevine Lake.

May 27, 2025

Official Media Statement: Texas Game Wardens, Grapevine Police Department Investigate Fatality, Hit and Run

May 27, 1:20 p.m. — Texas Game Wardens and the Grapevine Police Department have Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez, the suspect tied to the death of Ava Moore in custody. We are thankful for the help of fellow law enforcement officers from the Texas Attorney General’s Office, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Dallas Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations.

Official Media Advisory: Texas Game Wardens, Grapevine Police Department Holding Press Conference About Fatal Hit and Run

GRAPEVINE— Texas Game Wardens and Grapevine Police Department will be holding a press conference and provide an opportunity for interviews regarding the fatal water-related accident of Ava Moore, 18, on May 25.

May 21, 2025

Texas Game Wardens Issue Safety Reminder Ahead of Busy Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN – As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Texas Game Wardens are gearing up for a busy summer on lakes, rivers and coastal waters to keep boaters safe.

Official Media Advisory: MADD NTX, Texas Game Wardens to Host Memorial Day Safe Boating Press Conference

DALLAS – Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and Texas Game Wardens are partnering to invite media to attend a Memorial Day press conference launching the Safe Summer campaign—a seasonal initiative focused on preventing impaired driving and promoting safety on roads and waterways throughout the summer months.

May 15, 2025

Texas Accepts First Dedication of Water Rights for Environmental Protection in 20 Years

AUSTIN— Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces it has helped secure a 10-year commitment of 200 acre-feet per year of surface water to help conserve Big Cypress Bayou in northeast Texas.

May 14, 2025

Texas Game Wardens Urge Safety Ahead of Safe Boating Week

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urge boaters to make safety their top priority as they kick off National Safe Boating Week, May 17–23.