Stay Tuned, July 18, 2005
Information from Texas Parks and Wildlife is available on radio and television, as well as the newsstand.
TPWD News Releases
July 18, 2005
July 11, 2005
Lubbock-Area 11-Year-Old Lands Junior Record Largemouth
LUBBOCK, Texas — A largemouth bass landed June 10 on Lake Alan Henry by Kenny Schuette, 11, of Slaton, southwest of Lubbock has been verified as a new junior state record by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Experts Dispel Drowning Myths, Stress Safety Tips
AUSTIN, Texas – Contrary to what’s portrayed in movies, drowning victims usually don’t scream and splash when in distress – they just go underwater.
TPWD Game Warden Field Notes, July 11, 2005
The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
TPWD Calendar
The following meetings may be of interest to the public. Check the master calendar for all TPWD events.
Stay Tuned, July 11, 2005
Information from Texas Parks and Wildlife is available on radio and television, as well as the newsstand.
July 5, 2005
Game Warden Cadets Finish 6-Month Academy
AUSTIN, Texas — The 51st Game Warden Class graduated Friday and all 35 reported to their new posts across the state. This is Texas Parks and Wildlife's most diverse game warden class ever.
Goose Island Shoreline Stabilization, Marsh Restoration Begins
ROCKPORT, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Lester Contracting, Inc. have begun construction of an offshore rock breakwater as Phase 1 of a shoreline stabilization and marsh restoration project.
When Going Boating, Leave Behind a 'Float Plan'
AUSTIN, Texas — Before you go, it is always important to leave some detailed information with a friend, co-worker or neighbor about your boating trip. That information is extremely helpful for authorities like Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens who might be the ones coming to look for you if you're not back on time.
Fitzsimons Receives TWA Friend of Wildlife Award
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Chairman Joseph B.C. Fitzsimons received the Friend of Wildlife Award from the Texas Wildlife Association on June 25 at the association's annual conference.