TPWD News Releases

TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, Sept. 19, 2005

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

Stay Tuned, Sept. 19, 2005

Information from Texas Parks and Wildlife is available on radio and television, as well as the newsstand.

'Dirty Dozen' Prohibited Species Brochure Debuts

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has introduced a new brochure which details prohibited species in the seafood market. The brochure describes the harm to humans and the ecosystem that could result if each of the exotic (non-native) species makes it out into the environment.

Texas Game Wardens, State Parks Aid Katrina Victims

AUSTIN, Texas — Within the past week, Texas game wardens in New Orleans have rescued close to 5,000 people left stranded by Hurricane Katrina's lingering floodwaters. Meanwhile, hundreds of evacuees are still camping free in dozens of Texas state parks.

TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, Aug. 22, 2005

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

Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo Debuts New Activities Oct. 1-2

AUSTIN, Texas — New exhibits and activities about springs, rivers, bays and beaches; wildlife conservation; Texas history at state parks; nature photography and more will debut Oct. 1-2 at America’s largest free, family-oriented festival of the outdoors. The 14th annual Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo will allow tens of thousands of visitors to try fishing, shooting, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing and more, all at no cost.

TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, Aug. 8, 2005

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

Time To Apply For Drawings On Public Hunting Lands

AUSTIN, Texas — With the fall hunting season looming on the horizon, now’s the time to apply for drawn public hunts. For over 50 years, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has been offering quality, affordable hunting experiences through the special drawings for hunts offered through the department’s Public Hunting Program.

Man Gets Life In Prison For Shooting Warden And Killing Another Person

AUSTIN, Texas — In the 47th district Court in Amarillo last week, Seledonio Sanchez Cabrera was sentenced to two life terms for a December shooting that left one person dead and a game warden seriously injured.

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