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June 19, 2006

Meeting Set on Lease of New Outdoor Recreation Land

CROWELL, Texas — The general public is invited to attend and provide comments on the proposed lease to Foard and Hardeman Counties of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lands known as the Crowell Brine Lake property. The 12,000-acre parcel of land is located northwest of the Town of Crowell in Foard County and is currently managed by the Corps as part of the Red River Chloride Control Project.

June 12, 2006

Goliad State Park Celebrates Major Restoration

GOLIAD, Texas — On June 16, Goliad State Park and Mission Espíritu Santo State Historic Site will celebrate the completion of more than two years of painstaking work to make much-needed repairs to the 1700s Spanish mission grounds and buildings.

June 30 Is Deadline for Parks Pass/Magazine Offer

AUSTIN, Texas — Tens of thousands of Texans have purchased a Texas State Parks Pass, indicating there’s no more economical way to line up a summer of fun. The onset of summer thus makes the timing right for a promotion that ends this month. Anyone who buys a parks pass by June 30 will also receive a free, 12-month subscription to Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine.

ICF Nature Photography Awards To Be Announced June 17

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — The winners in what has been called world’s first all-professional nature photography tournament will be announced at a public celebration Saturday, June 17 here at the Hangar Hotel.

June 5, 2006

Perry Bass Leaves Texas Conservation Legacy

FORT WORTH, Texas — Former Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission member, chairman, chairman emeritus and lifelong conservationist Perry Richardson Bass died June 1 at his home here at the age of 91, leaving a legacy that will long benefit all those who love fishing, hunting, state parks and the outdoor life.

Children Can Ride Texas State Railroad This Summer for Free

RUSK, Texas — For the third year in a row, the Texas State Railroad State Park will offer children 12 and under a free train ride through the East Texas Piney Woods from June 1 through Sept. 30. The railroad offers the experience of riding behind an antique steam or diesel engine.

May 30, 2006

TPW Commission Approves Public Hunting in 42 State Parks

AUSTIN, Texas — One-third of Texas state parks will allow public hunts for the 2006-07 hunting season, as approved by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its May 24-25 public meeting.

May 22, 2006

‘Life’s Better Outside’ for Texas Young People, Families

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wants to lure you and your kids away from TV, computers, gaming consoles, traffic, and the urban rat race and get you into soul-satisfying natural settings where you’ll relax and have fun.

May 15, 2006

Family Fishing Celebration Hits High Gear This Summer

AUSTIN, Texas — Fishing for crappie, bass and whatever else is biting takes center stage at more than 70 Texas state parks this summer, with dozens of Family Fishing Celebration events scheduled throughout the state.

Public Invited To Participate in Reefing Program

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Artificial Reef Program is initiating a new reefing option in which organizations and members of the general public can participate. The new Public Reefing Program will enable persons to reef materials approved by TPWD at existing reef sites in the Gulf of Mexico that have been permitted to TPWD.