ATHENS – Families are in for a treat Thursday, Oct. 27 at the annual “Halloween at the Hatchery” event hosted by the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC). The annual event provides a safe place to go trick-or-treating while raising money for three local beneficiaries, The Rainbow Room, East Texas Crisis Center and the Athens High School Fishing Team.
AUSTIN — La Celebración del Centenario de los Parques Estatales de Texas está a la vuelta de la esquina y todos aquellos que aman los parques están invitados a salir a la naturaleza y unirse a las celebraciones por todo el estado. El Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) en asociación con la Fundación de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWF) celebrará los 100 años de existencia de los Parques Estatales de Texas a partir de enero de 2023.
AUSTIN— The Centennial Celebration of Texas State Parks is right around the corner, and park lovers are invited to get outside and join celebrations across the state. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) in partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF) will celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks beginning January 2023.
ATHENS – Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is hosting “The Sunfish Showdown” tournament Sept. 24 in conjunction with National Hunting and Fishing Day. The event, scheduled for 8 a.m.-1 p.m., offers a day of fun for the whole family.
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program is teaming up with Guadalupe River State Park Sept. 24 to help the public “Explore Bowhunting” during National Hunting and Fishing Day. The event gives participants an opportunity to learn more about bowhunting going into a brand-new season.
AUSTIN — City of Hidalgo, using grant funding provided through a partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), has completed a series of projects to improve fish habitat and fishing access at Old Hidalgo Pumphouse Channel. The site is located directly adjacent to the Old Hidalgo Pumphouse Museum and World Birding Center.
AUSTIN – Summer’s going by fast but there’s still time to jump in the car for an unforgettable road trip, near home or across the state.
CANYON—To curb the risk for heat exposure to visitors, Palo Duro Canyon State Park will begin closing select trails between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. when the National Weather Service issues heat advisories for the area.
AUSTIN— As we enter the summer months, Texans are heading to Texas State Parks to enjoy time outdoors. Last year, 43 state parks reported 102 heat-related illnesses in humans and pets. Since January 1, 54 heat-related incidents have already been reported, compared to 34 reported by this time last year.
AUSTIN — Al entrar en los meses del verano, los tejanos estarán visitando los Parques Estatales de Texas para disfrutar el tiempo en la naturaleza. El año pasado, 43 parques estatales reportaron 102 casos de enfermedades relacionadas con el calor en humanos y en mascotas. Desde el 1 de enero a la fecha ya se han reportado 54 incidentes relacionados con el calor, comparado con los 34 que fueron reportados para este momento el año pasado. Al dispararse las temperaturas hasta los tres dígitos, el Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas está compartiendo sus sugerencias para mantenerse seguros al estar al aire libre.