Oct. 8, 2014

State’s Early History Comes Alive in Texas State Parks

AUSTIN – October is about more than football or Halloween – it’s a month where history comes alive in Texas state parks and historic sites.

Oct. 6, 2014

Texas To Receive Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Restoration Funding

AUSTIN – Five Texas-based projects totaling about $18 million have been approved to begin to compensate Texas for lost human use of natural resources resulting from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The three artificial reef and two state park projects are part of the latest round of early restoration led by state and federal Natural Resource Damage Assessment trustees.

Oct. 2, 2014

Texas State Parks Regional HQ Cited for ‘Green’ Design

HOUSTON – The U.S. Green Building Council has cited the 7,000-square-foot headquarters of the Texas State Parks’ regional offices at Sheldon Lake State Park for its exceptional “green” architectural design that incorporates a number of cost-efficient and energy-saving features.

Oct. 1, 2014

Zebra Mussels Spread to Lake Waco

ATHENS—Lake Waco has become the seventh lake in Texas to be infested by invasive zebra mussels.

Outlook Improved for Quail Season

AUSTIN – Much-needed rainfall at the right times this year are helping to bolster bobwhite quail numbers and should lead to improved hunting compared to last season, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists.

Sept. 25, 2014

Deadline for Drawn Public Hunts is Sept. 29

AUSTIN – With a hint of coolness in the air this week sportsmen are no doubt turning their attention to plans for hunting season. Hunters can still apply for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s popular drawn public hunts gun deer categories until 11:59 p.m. CST Monday, September 29 through the new online-only Public Hunt Drawing System.

Game Warden Recognized for Outstanding Women in Texas Government Award

AUSTIN— Retired Texas game warden, Kris Bishop will be awarded the Outstanding Leadership award by the State Agency Council to the Governor’s Commission for Women at their awards luncheon at Renaissance Austin on Sept. 24.

Sept. 24, 2014

Game Warden Field Notes, Sept. 24, 2014

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

New Bird Blind Available at Inks Lake State Park

BURNET – Thanks to a newly constructed bird blind at Inks Lake State Park, visitors now have the chance to quietly observe birds flitting from tree to tree, perch on a feeder or sing to other birds.

Sept. 23, 2014

Meridian State Park to Host 80th Anniversary Celebration

MERIDIAN – The public is invited to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Meridian State Park on Saturday, Oct. 4, and find out what’s new at the park, visit exhibitors, take a hay ride, enjoy live music and stick around for a star party.