Oct. 9, 2006

NOAA Implements Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast System for Texas Gulf Coast

A new harmful algal bloom forecast system is now in place along the Gulf coast of Texas. The announcement of the ecological forecast program was made at today’s meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Alliance, a federal-state partnership to address critical coastal issues facing the Gulf states. The system will generate forecasts weekly to determine the current and future location and intensity of blooms, and the likely impacts to the environment.

Oct. 6, 2006

Deer Park Man Breaks 33-year-old Texas Tarpon Record

AUSTIN, Texas — A 25-year-old Deer Park man set the pending Texas state record for tarpon when he landed a 210-pound, 11-ounce fish off the Galveston Fishing Pier Wed.

Oct. 3, 2006

Red Tide Observed Along Coastal Bend

AUSTIN, Texas — A red tide bloom has been confirmed along the Texas coastal bend, with associated minor fish kills near Port Aransas, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Sept. 18, 2006

Catfish CSI Reveals Cause of Famous Fish’s Demise

ATHENS, Texas—Like thousands of other people, Dr. Andy Gluesenkamp, Ph.D., saw news photos of a world record blue catfish in the arms of the man who caught her in January 2004.

New Fish Records Web Site a Feast for Trivia Lovers

ATHENS, Texas — Quick — what is a Hawaiian sling, and for what purpose did Robert Horrigan use one in the San Marcos River on April 10, 1989?

New Web Application Gives Anglers Insight Into Potential Success by Bay

AUSTIN, Texas — When two or more anglers meet just about anywhere in the world, it’s a sure bet one of the first things out of one of their mouths goes something like this: “Doing any good?” Texas anglers now have a new tool to help answer that age-old question.

Sept. 11, 2006

Second Round of Public Meetings Slated for Spotted Seatrout Management in South Texas

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Coastal Fisheries biologists will host a second round of public meetings in late September to discuss regional management options for the Lower Laguna Madre spotted seatrout fishery.

Aug. 28, 2006

Five Boat Ramp Projects Receive TPWD Grants

AUSTIN, Texas — Three coastal and two lake boating access projects will share more than $1.5 million in federal boating access grants. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved the five construction and renovation projects at its Thursday, Aug. 24 public meeting.

Discussions To Continue on Regional Spotted Seatrout Management Options for Lower Laguna Madre

AUSTIN, Texas — Anglers in the Lower Laguna Madre could see spotted seatrout bag and size limits that are different from those in effect in other bay systems as early as September 2007.

Aug. 14, 2006

Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo Celebrates 15 Years Oct. 7-8

AUSTIN, Texas — America’s largest free, family-oriented festival of the outdoors celebrates its 15 year anniversary at the Parks and Wildlife Headquarters in Austin on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8. The annual event that began as a tribute to hunting’s role in conservation in 1992 today includes fishing, shooting sports, state parks, Texas history, rock climbing, biking, birding, paddling and many other activities, all free to the public.