May 16, 2025

Toyota ShareLunker Program Enjoys Another Successful Collection Season

ATHENS – The 2025 Toyota ShareLunker program powered forward with another excellent collection season for the fifth consecutive year.

May 14, 2025

Abilene State Park Pool Renovations Continue

ABILENE— Renovations of the historic Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)-era pool at Abilene State Park are underway and expected to continue through the summer, leading the site to remain closed to the public.

Official Media Advisory: Re-Opening “Sneak Preview” Event of TFFC Renovations

ATHENS – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) will host a re-opening “sneak preview” event May 29 to celebrate the completion of major renovations.

May 6, 2025

The Nature Conservancy, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Announce Purchase of Heath Canyon Ranch near Big Bend National Park

AUSTIN — The Nature Conservancy in Texas (TNC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are pleased to announce the purchase of Heath Canyon Ranch, a 671-acre property located just outside Big Bend National Park.

May 5, 2025

Boggy Slough Conservation Area Receives 2025 Texas Leopold Conservation Award

AUSTIN — The Boggy Slough Conservation Area (BSCA), located along the Neches River in Houston and Trinity Counties, received the 2025 Texas Leopold Conservation Award as part of the annual Lone Star Land Steward Awards.

May 1, 2025

Centennial Time Capsule Moves to Blanco State Park

AUSTIN— The Centennial Time Capsule, which encompasses 100 years of Texas State Parks history, hit the road once again and headed to Blanco State Park as part of its 50-year trek to every state park. The time capsule, which houses one object from every state park and support program, went on display at Abilene State Park in November.

April 30, 2025

Texas Parks and Wildlife Earns VETS Indexes Recognized Employer Award for 2025

AUSTIN— In acknowledgment of its dedicated work to employ and retain veterans, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received the Recognized Employer Award in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards.

April 29, 2025

Texas State Parks Roll Out All-Terrain Track Chairs for Ultimate Outdoor Access

AUSTIN – Texas State Parks are taking accessibility to the next level with the addition of nine motorized track wheelchairs, offering visitors new ways to explore trails and outdoor spaces.

Groups Gather to Celebrate Texas Water Projects

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) hosted a project dedication recently to celebrate the completion of two wetland enhancement projects at Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA).

April 28, 2025

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Acquires First New East Texas Wildlife Management Area in Nearly Two Decades

AUSTIN — For the first time in almost two decades, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has added a new Wildlife Management Area (WMA) to its East Texas inventory.