Inks Lake State Park Has Partial Reopening After Park Road Fire
BURNET— Portions of Inks Lake State Park reopened to visitors today after a Sunday afternoon brush fire burned about 300 acres within the park.
TPWD News Releases
Aug. 2, 2018
July 30, 2018
TPWD Graduates 30 Texas Game Wardens and State Park Police Officers
AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department graduated the 62nd Texas game warden and state park police officer cadet class July 30 at the Texas State Capitol. The class included 23 game wardens and seven state park police officers.
Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Nominations Accepted Through Nov. 1
ATHENS — The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee is seeking nominations for next year’s hall of fame winners through Nov. 1, 2018.
July 18, 2018
Public Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Big Tree Natural Area
ROCKPORT— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will hold a meeting Aug. 1 to collect public input for the development of new facilities at Big Tree Natural Area at Goose Island State Park. The natural area is an 80-acre site that expands the existing location of the famous “Big Tree.”
June 29, 2018
Invasive Zebra Mussels found in Grapevine Lake
AUSTIN – Invasive zebra mussels have been discovered in Grapevine Lake, a popular outdoor recreation destination located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
June 21, 2018
Top 5 Heat Hacks to Stay Safe at Texas State Parks This Summer
AUSTIN— With temperatures soaring into the triple-digits, it’s important to make sure you have the essentials before hitting the trails at a Texas State Park.
June 20, 2018
Indian Lodge Open for Reservations After Extensive Renovations
FT. DAVIS— Indian Lodge at Davis Mountains State Park is reopening its doors after months of extensive renovations to more than 35 guest rooms.
June 15, 2018
Franklin Mountains State Park Breaks Ground on New Visitor Center
EL PASO—Today, Franklin Mountains State Park is breaking ground on the new park visitor center, kicking off the start of construction for the first facility to be built inside the state park since its establishment in 1979.
June 11, 2018
Toyota ShareLunker Program Seeking Big Bass Entries Through Dec. 31
AUSTIN – Beginning in 2018, the Toyota ShareLunker program launched a new year-round participation season that encourages Texas anglers to share information about their big bass catches with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) in exchange for prizes and recognition. So far, anglers have entered nearly 300 largemouth bass ranging from 8 to 15.48 pounds from 64 water bodies across the state.
June 4, 2018
Bastrop State Park Pool Reopening Sunday
BASTROP– This Sunday at 1 p.m., Bastrop State Park will reopen its pool to the public following major renovations to repair significant leaks and upgrade mechanical equipment.