Sept. 21, 2015

Toyota ShareLunker Season Begins October 1

ATHENS—The 30th season of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Toyota ShareLunker program will begin October 1.

Sept. 16, 2015

Digital Photography Workshops Coming to Texas State Parks

AUSTIN— With the wide variety of unique flora and fauna available around the state, Texas state parks are a go-to for capturing breathtaking images. This fall, four state parks in the Austin/San Antonio area will be participating in a pilot digital photography program.

Texas State Parks to Host National Public Lands Day Events

AUSTIN – On Saturday, Sept. 26, volunteers around Texas and the nation will visit their favorite parks, beaches, wildlife preserves, or forests and help improve these treasured places by celebrating National Public Lands Day.

Black Bear Restaurant Remodel Rescheduled

FORT DAVIS – The Black Bear is going into hibernation! At least, the Black Bear Restaurant remodel, that is.

Sept. 4, 2015

Fifth Annual Bison Music Festival Supports Bison Restoration Projects

QUITAQUE – With music, art, food and family fun, the fifth annual Texas State Bison Music Festival invites the public to celebrate the state’s official bison herd in Quitaque on Sept. 19.

Sept. 1, 2015

Life’s Better Outside: Get Out There!

ATHENS—Do you want to learn to camp? Kayak? Fly fish? Cook gourmet campfire meals? Learn more about snakes and fish and other wildlife? Win prizes in a fishing tournament? Spend time with your family outdoors?

Aug. 20, 2015

State Parks Recovering After Torrential Memorial Day Floods

AUSTIN— After flooding left more than 50 Texas state parks drenched over the Memorial Day weekend, communities and park staff statewide have banded together to clean up, restore, and reopen most of the damaged sites. Thanks to their efforts, only four parks remain closed; Cedar Hill State Park, Lake Somerville State Park (all units), Lake Whitney State Park, and Ray Roberts Lake State Park (all units).

$7.6 Million in Local Park Grants Awarded to Texas Communities

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission today approved more than $7 million in competitive grant funds for 25 community parks all across the state.

July 31, 2015

Blanco State Park Opens Aug. 1

AUSTIN— Over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, more than 12 inches of rain led the Blanco River to crest at 40 feet, causing significant flooding and damage to Blanco State Park. After more than two months of closure for cleanup and repairs, the popular site is reopening portions of the park to visitors Saturday, Aug. 1.

July 29, 2015

Governor Abbott Names Dan Friedkin Chairman of Parks and Wildlife Commission

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today named T. Dan Friedkin of Houston Chairman of the Parks and Wildlife Commission. Details on the Texas Governor's Website