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March 27, 2025

April is Texas State Parks Month at Whole Earth Provision Co.

AUSTIN – For the 14th year, Whole Earth Provision Co. will celebrate State Parks Month by hosting a fund drive to support Texas State Parks.

March 14, 2025

Ray Roberts Lake State Park Welcomes the 2025 Bassmaster Classic March 21-23

PILOT POINT — The 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour heads March 21-23 to Lake Ray Roberts near the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

March 5, 2025

Consejos para Aventuras Durante las Vacaciones de Primavera en los Parques Estatales de Texas

AUSTIN – Para los estudiantes de vacaciones de primavera (Spring Breakers) que dejaron la planificación de su aventura al aire libre para el último momento, ¡no se preocupen! Los Parques Estatales de Texas todavía tienen disponibilidad para acampadas durante el día y de noche para quienes busquen una experiencia al aire libre.

Tips for Spring Break Adventures at Texas State Parks

AUSTIN – Spring Breakers who waited until the last minute to plan an outdoor adventure, don’t fret; Texas State Parks still have day-use and overnight availability for anyone still looking for an outdoor adventure.

Feb. 26, 2025

Public Input Sought on Proposed Texas Hunting Regulation Changes for 2025-26

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is accepting public comment until March 27 for the following proposed changes to the 2025-26 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations:

Lake Tawakoni Delivers its First Legacy Class ShareLunker

ATHENS – Angler Clayton Braddock of Argyle reeled in Lake Tawakoni’s grand entry into the Toyota ShareLunker program Sunday, catching the waterbody’s first Legacy Class fish.

Feb. 20, 2025

O.H. Ivie Gets its Second Legacy Class ShareLunker of 2025

ATHENS – O.H. Ivie stepped back on stage Saturday morning with its second Legacy Class largemouth bass of the 2025 Toyota ShareLunker collection season. O.H. Ivie, which has been the dominant waterbody for big bass during the past few collection seasons, kicked the year off with the first Legacy Class fish on Jan. 2.

Feb. 19, 2025

Angler Catches Same ShareLunker Fish Twice in Two Years

ATHENS – Nearly two years to the day after reeling in ShareLunker 641 from Lake Alan Henry, angler Ross Gomez caught a 14.78-pound bass only to discover it was the same fish.

Feb. 11, 2025

Lady Bird Lake, J.B. Thomas Kick of February with Pair Off Legacy Class ShareLunkers

ATHENS – The Toyota ShareLunker program roared into February with two Legacy Class lunkers on back-to-back days. Lady Bird Lake returned to the Legacy class limelight for the first time in a decade on Wednesday afternoon followed by J.B. Thomas on Thursday afternoon with its first Legacy Class fish of 2025.

Feb. 4, 2025

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Arrives in Austin, Benefits Texas State Parks

AUSTIN — The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is back in Austin March 22 at the historic Paramount Theatre.