June 20, 2025

Seven Heat Safety Tips to Protect You From the Texas Summer Heat

AUSTIN – June in Texas means the arrival of scorching temperatures and the risk of heat-related illness, so Texas State Parks offers seven tips to help parkgoers beat the heat and safely enjoy the beauty that Texas has to offer.

Conservation License Plate Program Updates Classic Plate to Celebrates 25 Years

AUSTIN –Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is asking Texans to help it revamp a classic license plate in recognition of the 25th anniversary of its Conservation License Plate Program (CLPP) that has helped fund Texas fisheries, state parks, wildlife management, research and other conservation projects.

Official Media Advisory: TPWD Presenting About Prescribed Fire at Community Briefing

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will provide a presentation on prescribed fire efforts in Bastrop and Buescher State Parks from 6-8 p.m. June 23 at the Bastrop County Community Center.

June 17, 2025

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Grand Re-Opening Slated for July 1

ATHENS – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Edwin L. Cox Jr. Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) will welcome the public back July 1 for its grand re-opening following major renovations.

June 10, 2025

More Than 150 Species of Greatest Conservation Need Documented in Texas During the 10th Annual City Nature Challenge

AUSTIN — For the fourth year in a row, several Texas cities ranked in the top ten globally during the City Nature Challenge (CNC), one of the world’s largest community science events.

June 6, 2025

Trailway Reconnected: Bridge Restoration Reopens Full Length of Lake Mineral Wells State Park Trailway

MINERAL WELLS – After a lengthy closure, the full 20-mile stretch of Lake Mineral Wells State Park Trailway is officially open to the public thanks to the completion of a major bridge repair between FM 1195 and the National Vietnam War Museum.

June 5, 2025

Texas Game Wardens Report Record BWI Arrests, Multiple Rescues Over Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens were out in force over Memorial Day weekend, focusing on boating and public safety across the state. The ramped-up patrols included:

June 4, 2025

El Día de Pesca Gratis en Texas programado para el 7 de junio

AUSTIN – La tradición anual de Texas del Día de Pesca Gratis está de regreso este sábado, 7 de junio, en las vías fluviales públicas de todo el estado. Cada año, el primer sábado de junio, los texanos y los visitantes de fuera del estado pueden pescar en cualquier cuerpo de agua público en el estado sin necesidad de tener un permiso para pesca.

Free Fishing Day in Texas Slated for June 7

AUSTIN – The annual Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day is back this Saturday, June 7, at public waterways across the state. Each year on the first Saturday in June, Texans and out-of-state visitors can fish on any public waterway in the state without a fishing license.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Adds Three Properties to Public Hunting Offerings

AUSTIN — With the addition of three new properties, Texas’ 2025-26 hunting season will offer more public hunting opportunities through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Public Hunting Program.