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Oct. 7, 2013

Suspect in Aggravated Assault of Two Game Wardens in Custody

TEAGUE — Texas game wardens, with assistance from local and state officers, have arrested a suspect in the injury of two game wardens following a pursuit early Saturday. The arrest was made about two miles southeast of Teague in Freestone County at 3:15 p.m. today.

Searchers Find Woman Lost at Big Bend Ranch State Park

BIG BEND RANCH STATE PARK – A 43-year-old woman who had been lost in the 300,000-acre Big Bend Ranch State Park for more than four days with little water and no food has been located by a search and rescue team made up of State Park police officers, Texas game wardens, other game wardens assigned to the newly created Game Warden SAR Team, and volunteer TX SAR members. The rescue occurred shortly after noon Sunday.

Oct. 4, 2013

TPWD Environmental Crimes Investigation Leads to Felony Convictions

HOUSTON — Marcus Edward Clyburn of Houston was found guilty in the 263rd District Court of Harris County on Thursday, October 3, of numerous felony offenses stemming from an environmental crimes investigation that began in February of this year.

Oct. 3, 2013

Lone Star State History Comes to Life at Texas State Parks

AUSTIN – As autumn arrives and leaves begin to turn, the colorful and unique story of Texas – from its prehistoric times through, Spanish colonialism, the republic’s fight for independence from Mexico, post-Civil War era and into the 20th century – unfolds through guided tours and special events at more than 50 historic sites within the state parks system.  And, there’s no better time to experience that history than October.

Texas Game Wardens organize first-ever K9 Unit

AUSTIN — For the first time in their history, Texas Game Wardens have a full-time, statewide canine team.

Oct. 2, 2013

Bluegill Tournament Announces Winners

ATHENS—A record 59 teams entered the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center’s annual Bluegill Family Fishing Tournament September 28, and 26 teams went away with prizes. Every team received a goodie bag.

Oct. 1, 2013

Coalition Extends Drought Photo Campaign, Asks Texans to Document Conservation, Positive Drought Response

AUSTIN — A the coalition of three state agencies has extended through October their “What does your Texas drought look like?” statewide photo project, which has already has received hundreds of compelling photographs documenting the devastation caused by the ongoing drought. And the coalition is now asking Texans to share photos showing the other side of the drought, by documenting innovative water conservation methods and positive drought responses.

Halloween at the Hatchery Preparations Under Way

ATHENS—Halloween at the Hatchery takes place at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) October 24, and local businesses and organizations are invited to take part.

Game Warden Field Notes, Oct. 1, 2013

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

Sept. 30, 2013

Texas Buffalo Soldier to be Honored Posthumously

WICHITA FALLS – Seventy-four years after he was laid to rest in a crudely marked grave in Riverside Cemetery, a slave-turned-vaunted-Indian fighter who made his home in Wichita Falls will finally receive official state and military recognition on Saturday, Oct. 5.