July 2, 2026

Public Meetings Scheduled in Central Texas July 8, 9 to Discuss Public Plan Use for Bear Creek State Park

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting a second round of public meeting in Kerrville and Houston to gather feedback on the Public Use Plan for Bear Creek State Park. This phase builds on community engagement conducted in May of this year and will share how that input has helped shape planning directions for the expansion area.

June 29, 2026

Join Texas State Parks to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday

AUSTIN – Fourth of July is always special at Texas State Parks, but the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence has provided some memorable programming for this year’s holiday. Join Texas State Parks in celebrating America 250 with a patriotic themed event near you.

June 24, 2026

Seven Summer Safety Solutions to Protect You from the Texas Heat

AUSTIN – A Texas June marks the beginning of increased temperatures and the risk of heat-related illness, so Texas State Parks presents seven tips to help park visitors beat the heat and enjoy the beauty that Texas offers.

June 23, 2026

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Announces New Paddling Trails in Highland Village

HIGHLAND VILLAGE – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will officially launch five new paddling trails on Lewisville Lake in Highland Village this Thursday, bringing the total number of Texas Paddling Trails to 96.

June 2, 2026

Public Meetings Scheduled in Central Texas June 17, 18 to Discuss Public Use Plan for Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Expansion

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting a second round of public meetings in Llano and San Antonio to gather feedback on the Public Use Plan for the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area Expansion. This phase builds on community engagement conducted in January and February of this year and will share how that input has helped shape planning directions for the expansion area.

June 1, 2026

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Awards Statewide Recreational Trails Grants Totaling $6.17 million

AUSTIN—The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $6.17 million in grants during its May meeting in Austin, funding 21 trail construction and maintenance projects across the state.

May 27, 2026

TPWD Graduates 68th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police Cadet Class

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) graduated its 68th Texas Game Warden and Texas State Park Police cadet class Friday morning during a ceremony at the Texas State Capitol.

La Reciente Adquisición de Silver Lake Ranch es Ahora el Segundo Parque Estatal Más Grande de Texas

AUSTIN — Los Texanos pronto contarán con un nuevo lugar para explorar la belleza de la región del Hill Country gracias a la adquisición de casi 54,000 acres en los condados de Edwards y Kinney. La propiedad, que se convertirá en el Parque Estatal Silver Lake, es el segundo parque estatal más grande de Texas, después de Big Bend Ranch.

Newly Acquired Silver Lake Ranch Becomes Texas’ Second Largest State Park

AUSTIN—Texans will soon have a new place to explore the beauty of the Hill Country thanks to the acquisition of almost 54,000-acres in Edwards and Kinney counties. The property, which will become Silver Lake State Park, is Texas’ second largest state park behind Big Bend Ranch.

May 21, 2026

Renovation Delays Extends Closure of Abilene State Park’s Historic CCC-Era Pool

ABILENE — Due to renovation delays, Abilene State Park’s historic Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)-era pool will remain closed until further notice. The pool, which was originally built in the 1930s by the CCC and previously refurbished in the 1980s, has been closed for extensive renovations and repairs since 2022.