CONCAN, TX—Several community, county and state government offices, including area convention and visitor bureaus, county judges, county sheriffs and the Texas House of Representatives, had staff on hand for an open house on Wednesday morning, showcasing the first of almost $4 million in capital repair projects that are under way at Garner State Park.
AUSTIN–Something batty is going on in Dripping Springs, and just in time for Halloween.
The Advisory Panel on Recreational Boating Safety will convene at 10 a.m. Oct. 29 in room E2.036 inside the capitol extension at 1400 Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas.
AUSTIN – Things are looking up for the endangered whooping crane. The bird made news two years ago when a record number of crane deaths were reported during drought conditions on the Texas coast. But according to state and federal biologists, flock numbers have rebounded, and a new record high number of cranes should start arriving on the Texas coast later this month.
ATHENS — Internationally known artist Wyland will be painting a mural with the help of children at an environmental event called FOCUS (Forests, Ocean, Climate and Us) in Galveston on Oct. 23.
TYLER — Anyone interested in Lake Fork should plan to attend the public meeting on Thursday, October 28, 2010.
AUSTIN – Gardeners and others throughout Texas can help nurture the state’s diverse landscape this fall by participating in Texas Native Plant Week activities Oct. 18-24.
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is making it easy this fall to introduce youngsters and the young-at-heart to the joys of fishing by offering Go Fish! events at four Texas state parks.
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
AUSTIN — Instead of sacking up sweets this Halloween, many young Texans will be bagging wild game during the special youth-only hunting weekend, Oct. 30-31. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department established youth-only seasons to pass the hunting heritage on to the next generation of hunters, make lasting memories and to give kids the first shots.