Colorful Blooms Decorate Texas State Parks
AUSTIN – Texas State Parks have gone Technicolor this spring; rolling waves of bright blue, deep red and rich yellow blanket Texas’ hills and plains.
TPWD News Releases
April 8, 2015
Toyota ShareLunker 563 Comes From Lake Conroe
ATHENS—David Campbell Perciful of Conroe caught Toyota ShareLunker 563 Tuesday night while fishing in a tournament on Lake Conroe.
April 6, 2015
Whole Earth Provision Co. Hosts Two Events Benefitting Texas State Parks
AUSTIN— For the fourth year in a row, Whole Earth Provision Co. is stepping up to support Texas State Parks. This Texas-based travel, adventure and nature store is hosting two events with proceeds going to helping state parks day-to day operational expenses and enhanced visitor programs.
March 25, 2015
Athens Eggfest 2015 Set for April 11 at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
ATHENS—The fifth annual Athens Eggfest is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC).
March 17, 2015
TPWD to Take Public Comment on Hueco Tanks at Open House
EL PASO — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will host an open house to receive general public comment pertaining to Hueco Tanks State Parks & State Historic Site on Monday, March 23.
March 9, 2015
Sunny Day Spawns Cloudburst of Big Bass
ATHENS—The sun came out, and the Toyota ShareLunkers came in.
March 4, 2015
Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine Debuts App
AUSTIN — The captivating stories that fill Texas Parks and Wildlife magazine are going digital, providing users with an immersive experience through a new interactive app.
Feb. 25, 2015
Texas Outdoor Family Program in Bloom for Spring
AUSTIN — It’s that time of the year again—the weather is warming, the flowers are blooming and the Texas Outdoor Family is gearing up for a new season. Spending time outdoors has never been easier, thanks to this family camping program teaching families how to set up a tent, cook outdoors, build a campfire and play outside. The program offers low-cost weekends to help families from all backgrounds “unplug” and unwind, reconnecting with nature and one another.
Feb. 20, 2015
Private Lake Produces Season’s Second Toyota ShareLunker
ATHENS—Blair Schwarz of McAllen caught Toyota ShareLunker 559 from a private lake in Zapata County on February 19.
New National Initiative Mirrors Texas Children in Nature Effort
AUSTIN — A new National Parks Foundation initiative announced Feb. 19 by the White House emphasizes goals shared by a growing Texas coalition of partners with chapters in major cities, the Texas Children in Nature collaborative.