Local Park Grants Fund Projects Statewide
AUSTIN—The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission on Thursday approved more than $8 million in competitive grant funds for community parks all across the state, funding 25 of 55 proposed projects.
TPWD News Releases
Jan. 22, 2015
Palo Blanco Basin Wildlife Restoration Recognized for Stewardship and Cross-border Collaboration
AUSTIN – Two individuals were recognized at Thursday’s Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting by Executive Director Carter Smith for their outstanding natural resources stewardship and cross-border collaboration in wildlife conservation.
Inland Fisheries Chief Receives National Fish Habitat Award
AUSTIN— The American Fisheries Society and the National Fish Habitat Partnership have recognized Tim Birdsong, branch chief of habitat conservation for Inland Fisheries, for his roles in the conservation of fisheries and aquatic resources.
SEAFWA Recognizes Game Warden and TPWD Employee
AUSTIN – Two Texas Parks and Wildlife Department employees were recognized at Thursday’s TPW Commission meeting by executive director Carter Smith for receiving awards from the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
Jan. 15, 2015
Texas State Parks Host Arts Workshops Through February
AUSTIN— Texas state parks and VSA Texas, the state organization on arts and disability, are partnering to host a series of arts workshops in state parks for all visitors.
Jan. 14, 2015
Game Warden Field Notes, Jan. 14, 2015
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
Bonds Named New TPWD Inland Fisheries Division Director
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has named Craig Bonds as the new division director for Inland Fisheries.
Mother Neff State Park to Showcase New Facilities
MOODY — Mother Neff State Park will welcome visitors on Jan. 23 and 24 to a celebration of a $6.5 million park renovation that includes a new limestone headquarters, maintenance facilities and a 20-site camping loop. The new facilities, located at the north end of the park, complement the original Civilian Conservation Corps structures, enhance the camping experience and provide visitors with a better understanding of the park’s history and natural and cultural features.
Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame To Induct Famed Angler, Conservation Organization
ATHENS—The angler who caught the first entry into Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s ground-breaking big bass angler recognition program and the organization responsible for Texas having a year-around rainbow trout fishery will be inducted into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in June.
Jan. 6, 2015
Game Wardens Investigating Whooping Crane Death
AUSTIN — Texas game wardens in Aransas County are awaiting necropsy results on a state and federally protected whooping crane found dead Sunday near a duck blind located in the Aransas Bay system close to Sand Lake.