April 28, 2016

Historic Swimming Pool at Abilene State Park Awaits Changes Ahead of Summer Season

TUSCOLA – Changes are coming soon to the historic swimming pool at Abilene State Park.

April 26, 2016

Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Council Approves Over $580,000 in Conservation Grants

AUSTIN – Yesterday morning, the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Council approved over $580,000 in land trust funding for two conservation easements. The grants will help bring more than 1,400 acres of the state’s high-value working farm and ranch lands under long term protection.

Free Fishing Event at Chisholm Park in Hurst May 7

ATHENS—What’s one of the best family-friendly fishing destinations in Texas?

April 22, 2016

Colorful Wildflowers and Blooming Plants Abound at Texas State Parks

AUSTIN – Thanks to heavy rains and warmer temperatures, Texas state parks are enjoying an early spring this year. Rolling waves of bright blue, deep red and rich yellow blanket Texas’ hills and plains in an impressive wildflower display.

Free Texas Fishing Guide with Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine Mobile App

AUSTIN — Find everything you need to know about your favorite freshwater fish in the new Texas Fishing Guide section of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine’s mobile app. The app, available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play, makes it easy for anglers to explore their favorite species.

April 20, 2016

Texas Landowners Earn Lone Star Land Steward Awards for Conservation Efforts

AUSTIN – Every year, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, in partnership with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, honors landowners from across the state with the Lone Star Land Steward Award for their contributions to natural resource conservation and management. This year, TPWD will honor seven winners from six ecologically diverse regions of the state as some of the best examples of sound habitat management.

April 19, 2016

Annual Mile-High Chili Cook Off Happening April 23

FORT DAVIS— Davis Mountains State Park, in cooperation with the Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI), is bringing good food, fun and delicious competition back to the mountains this spring with the second Annual Mile-High Chili Cook Off April 23.

Texas Game Wardens Aid in Houston Area Flood Response

HOUSTON – Texas game wardens have been busy responding to devastating floods that inundated a dozen southeast Texas counties over the last few days, conducting over 170 water rescues of individuals and families who were caught in the quickly rising waters.

The Toyota Texas Bass Classic: A Conservation Success Story

ATHENS—If there’s one thing bass anglers can all probably agree on, it’s the need to protect bass and the places they live so that these precious resources will continue to provide quality fishing opportunities in the future.

April 18, 2016

Hunter Education Instructors Honored at Annual Conference

HOUSTON – Individuals who teach safe, responsible hunting and firearm safety were honored at the Texas Hunter Education Instructor Conference in Houston April 9-10.