Stay Tuned, July 12, 2004
Information from Texas Parks and Wildlife is available on radio and television, as well as the newsstand.
TPWD News Releases
July 12, 2004
July 6, 2004
Environmental Learning Center To Serve Urban Houston
HOUSTON — Construction has begun on the first phase of a multi-million dollar project to build new student facilities and transform former fish hatchery ponds into a model environmental education center at Sheldon Lake State Park in northeast Houston.
Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Season Opens July 15
AUSTIN, Texas — The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both state and federal waters will open 30 minutes after sunset on Thursday, July 15, 2004. This opening date is based on an evaluation of the biological, social and economic information to maximize the benefits to the industry and the public.
Nimitz Symposium To Examine Battle of Leyte Gulf
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — The Admiral Nimitz State Historic Site-National Museum of the Pacific War and the Admiral Nimitz Foundation will tell the story of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the largest naval battle fought anywhere and the last great naval battle of World War II, at "The Battle of Leyte Gulf," the museum’s 17th annual symposium Sept. 18-19.
Falfurrias Students Use Goliad as Springboard to Smithsonian
AUSTIN, Texas — Three Falfurrias High School students took their award- winning history project to the top this summer to compete at the National Championship of the National History Day Program in Washington D.C.
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.
Bass Conservation Plates Available for Boat Trailers
AUSTIN, Texas — The distinctive largemouth bass conservation license plate adorning thousands of Texas vehicles is now available for boat trailer registration.
Stay Tuned, July 6, 2004
Information from Texas Parks and Wildlife is available on radio and television, as well as the newsstand.
June 28, 2004
Rowland’s Record Trout Shows Texas Potential
AUSTIN, Texas — While many anglers along the Texas coast were complaining about unusually poor catch rates during 2002, Carl "Bud" Rowland was enjoying a record year. While flyfishing the lower Laguna Madre on May 23, 2002, Rowland caught and released a spotted seatrout that measured 37 ¼ inches and weighed 15 pounds, 6 ounces — a new line class world record and eventual Texas state record.
Bat Viewing Offered Nightly at Old Tunnel
FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area near here in the central Texas Hill Country is offering bat-viewing opportunities every night all summer through October.