Mitigation Agreement To Benefit Wildlife, Highways
AUSTIN — Texas transportation and wildlife officials today announced an agreement to increase large-scale wildlife habitat protection while also facilitating new highway projects.
TPWD News Releases
April 6, 2006
April 3, 2006
New Edition of Texas State Park Guide Available
AUSTIN, Texas — With the publication of the 3rd edition of the Texas State Park Guide, Texans and others now have one less excuse not to get outside to enjoy spring weather and breathtaking scenery and learn about the state’s colorful history.
State Parks Advisory Committee To Seek Funding Options
AUSTIN, Texas — A new Texas State Parks Advisory Committee* has been appointed to explore several issues facing the state park system. The committee will hold its first, organizational meeting from 1-4 p.m. April 13 at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department headquarters in Austin.
State Parks Advisory Board To Seek Funding Options
AUSTIN, Texas — A new Texas State Parks Advisory Board has been appointed to explore several issues facing the state park system. The board will hold its first, organizational meeting from 1-4 p.m. April 13 at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department headquarters in Austin.
Drought Affects Backyard Wildlife
AUSTIN, Texas — Dry gardens. Wildfires. Low reservoirs. These are all examples of how the drought is affecting Texas this year. State wildlife biologists say there is something land managers and gardeners can do to offset the drought’s impact.
Coastal Expos Bring Beach to Cities
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department brings the coast to local communities this spring through Coastal Expo events in Edinburg, Victoria and Pasadena offering fun, family-oriented activities for all ages.
March 29, 2006
First Inland Paddling Trail Opens in Luling
Luling, Texas — A long-forgotten landmark, a peaceful stretch of river and a 25-acre parcel of highway right-of-way were celebrated today as city and state officials officially opened the Luling Zedler Mill Paddling Trail.
Texas State Railroad To Resume Runs From Palestine
PALESTINE, Texas — The Texas State Railroad State Park historic steam train will resume runs departing from the Palestine depot on or before April 15. Runs originating from Palestine had been discontinued earlier this year by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as part of budget actions at about 50 state parks to keep the statewide park system operating.
March 17, 2006
Great Texas Birding Classic Marks 10 Years of Conservation
LAKE JACKSON, Texas — The world’s longest bird watching competition turns 10 years old this April. In the past decade, the Great Texas Birding Classic has raised close to a half million dollars to conserve wildlife habitat on the Texas coast, protecting critical stopover spots for songbirds that migrate between the Americas.
March 6, 2006
Digital Photo Workshop Slated at Big Bend Ranch State Park
PRESIDIO, Texas — Wildflowers, scenic mountain vistas, desert springs, roadrunners and other visual delights await camera buffs this April who want to learn more about the “ins” and “outs” of digital photography from a veteran outdoor photographer.