March 2, 2020

Two Toyota ShareLunker Bass Caught on Leap Day Weekend

AUSTIN – If any superstitious anglers are wondering whether the Leap Day weekend is lucky or unlucky for catching the fish of a lifetime, two Texas bass anglers just made the answer very clear.

Feb. 11, 2020

Be Our Valentine! Celebrate Valentine’s Day at a Texas State Park

AUSTIN— With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Texans are making plans with the special people in their lives. Bring your best two- or four-legged pal to a Texas State Park and experience Valentine’s Day in the outdoors.

Feb. 10, 2020

West Texas Lake Produces First Toyota ShareLunker Legacy Class Bass Entry of 2020

AUSTIN – Just days after being blanketed in snow, West Texas lake Alan Henry Reservoir produced the first Legacy Class largemouth bass entry of the 2020 Toyota ShareLunker season Feb. 9. Angler Blake Cockrell of Lubbock caught the 14.36 pound, 26.25 inch largemouth bass on a crankbait in 5-10 feet of water while targeting spotted bass on the lake.

Feb. 7, 2020

Buffalo Soldiers Program Celebrates 25TH Anniversary with Founders Event, New Museum Exhibit

p>AUSTIN— In honor of Black History Month, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Buffalo Soldiers program celebrated its 25th anniversary with a founder’s event and exhibit unveiling today at the TPWD headquarters building in Austin.

Jan. 31, 2020

Battleship TEXAS Foundation Now Accepting Proposals for Battleship TEXAS’s New Home

LA PORTE— The Battleship TEXAS Foundation (BTF) is now accepting proposals for the selection of a home port for the Battleship TEXAS after it returns from major repairs. The request for proposal (RFP) opened Jan. 21.

Jan. 21, 2020

Lake Corpus Christi State Park to Host Kid Fish Event

MATHIS – On Saturday, Jan. 25, the park rangers at Lake Corpus Christi State Park will be hosting its 28th annual kid fish event as an opportunity for new anglers to learn how to fish.

Jan. 15, 2020

More Than 5,200 Visitors Roared Into 2020 With a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park

AUSTIN— Visitors from every corner of the state headed to a Texas State Park on Jan. 1 to help usher in the new decade with a First Day Hike in a big way. The roaring 20’s were welcomed by 5,242 people who hiked, biked and rode a total of 9,564 miles statewide.

Dec. 20, 2019

Trek Into the Next Decade on a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park

AUSTIN— Kick off the next decade of adventures at a Texas State Park by participating in a First Day Hike. This New Year’s Day, Texas State Parks will host a variety of programs for the whole family to enjoy.

Dec. 9, 2019

Public Meeting Scheduled for Dec. 12 to Discuss Inks Lake State Park Complex Public Use Plan

BURNET— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is hosting a public meeting to gather input for the Inks Lake State Park Complex Public Use Plan. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at the City of Burnet Community Center.

Dec. 3, 2019

Start the Ho-Ho-Holiday Season at a Texas State Park, THC Historic Site

AUSTIN— Dust off the tinsel and twinkle lights and head to a Texas State Park for some holiday fun. Forty-five Texas State Parks and 10 Texas Historical Commission State Historic Sites will be decking the halls and creating some holiday cheer at more than 80 events statewide through December.