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Jan. 30, 2006

TPWD Unveils Proposed Hunting, Fishing Rule Changes

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is recommending changes to next year’s hunting and fishing regulations, expanding upon the success of several resource management initiatives.

New Off-Highway Vehicle Decal To Fund Trail Grants

AUSTIN, Texas — As directed by a new state law, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is starting a new Texas Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program that requires people who buy a vehicle sold for off road use on public land in Texas to buy an annual decal. Decal sales revenue will fund grants to create or improve motor vehicle parks in Texas.

Crockett County Motorized Trail Grant Approved

AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission on Jan. 26 approved a $1,359,500 grant to the Texas Motorized Trails Coalition, a not for profit organization, to acquire 3,323 acres in Crockett County for the purpose of developing a managed off-highway vehicle recreation area.

TPW Commission Awards $2.74 Million in Recreation Grants

AUSTIN, Texas — Seven Texas communities will receive $2.74 million in outdoor and indoor recreation grants to help acquire parkland and develop recreational facilities as a result of Thursday’s action by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission.

TPW Commission Approves $1.5 Million for Boating Access

AUSTIN, Texas — Thanks to action by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Thursday, the City of West Tawakoni will be able to build its first boat ramp on Lake Tawakoni, and the Willacy County Navigation District will be able to dredge the Port Mansfield channel to navigable depths.

Bass Anglers Invited To Meet With Fisheries Biologists

ATHENS, Texas–If you fish for black bass, fisheries biologists from throughout the southern United States want to hear from you.

Jan. 23, 2006

Frio River Bank Work Begins To Save Garner’s Dance Floor

CONCAN, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will begin a project Feb. 23 at Garner State Park designed to save the pavilion high on a river bluff where generations of Texans have danced and courted since the 1930s.

Jan. 16, 2006

Historic Landmark Inn Offers February Valentine’s Special

CASTROVILLE, Texas — If you’re a Texas history buff and a romantic at heart, Landmark Inn in Castroville just west of San Antonio has the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Jan. 3, 2006

Nominations Sought for Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame

ATHENS, Texas — Individuals or organizations that have made a lasting contribution to freshwater fishing in Texas may be nominated through February 25 for induction into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.

Dec. 29, 2005

Texas Schools, Nonprofits, Cities Receive CO-OP Grants

AUSTIN, Texas — Nine Community Outdoor Outreach Program grant applicants in communities across Texas will ring in the New Year with fresh funding to help more Texas children experience environmental education and outdoor recreational activities.