Simple Precautions Can Prevent a Tragedy on the Water
AUSTIN – Summer’s a great time to hit the water in Texas, but it’s both easier to get in trouble and harder for others to recognize that someone’s in danger than most people think.
TPWD News Releases
June 9, 2011
June 7, 2011
Low lakes increasing risk of deadly boat crashes
The worsening Texas drought is not only taking a toll on yards, crops and wildlife – it can be deadly for boaters.
May 27, 2011
Warden Ryan Hall receives 2011 Officer of the Year Award
AUSTIN — The 2011 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officer of the year award has been presented to Game Warden Ryan Hall.
May 24, 2011
Game Wardens to promote safe boating through increased water patrol Memorial Day Weekend
Hoping to prevent boating injuries and fatalities, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens will be increasing their numbers on lakes and other waterways Memorial Day weekend.
May 18, 2011
Free Fishing Day Set for June 4
Texas is one of the best places in the nation for fishing and on June 4, you can wet a line anywhere in the state for free.
April 27, 2011
Game Wardens say safe boating’s all about education
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens working with other law enforcement agencies will be concentrating their efforts on enforcing boating while intoxicated (BWI) laws this summer, but they’d just as soon see boaters go to school than jail.
April 7, 2011
Game Warden Field Notes, April 7, 2011
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
Feb. 8, 2011
Two Indictments Returned in 2002 Lake Buchanan Boating Death
BURNET – A Burnet County grand jury has indicted Travis Aaron Marburger on one count of manslaughter and one count of tampering with evidence in the 2002 boating death of Justin Wayne Roberts.
Jan. 27, 2011
TPW Commission Approves Almost $2 Million in Boat Ramp Grants
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved $1.81 million in federal matching funds for boat ramp projects at two state parks and in seven communities. It also okayed $894,700 in boat ramp funding for Luling and Gonzales conditioned on future receipt of additional federal freshwater boating access funds.
Dec. 22, 2010
Game Warden Field Notes, Dec. 22, 2010
The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.