April 12, 2016

Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 7 at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS—The Athens community will celebrate the joint heritage of Texas and Mexico with a day of dance, food and fishing at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center on Saturday, May 7.

April 7, 2016

Enjoy the Spring Season with Outdoor Family Celebration

MONT BELVIEU – Spring has sprung: it’s an ideal time to get outside and enjoy the mild breezes, blooming flowers and sunny days.

April 6, 2016

Pair Facing State Jail Felony Charges Stemming from Graffiti on Iconic Enchanted Rock

SAN MARCOS, Texas – Law enforcement officials from the State Park Police, Texas Game Wardens and San Marcos Police Department Wednesday arrested two individuals in connection with defacing of the iconic Enchanted Rock. National media attention surrounding an image in a Facebook post showing two individuals standing near the vandalized Texas natural landmark helped lead state and local investigators to an arrest on several violations, including state jail felony graffiti and drug-related charges.

April 4, 2016

April is State Parks Month at Whole Earth Provision Co.

AUSTIN — For the fifth year in a row, Whole Earth Provision Co. is stepping up to support Texas State Parks.

March 24, 2016

Texas Parks & Wildlife Commission Awards $10.4 Million in Local Park Grants to Texas Communities

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $10 million in competitive grant funds today for 39 community parks across the state.

March 15, 2016

Athens Eggfest 2016 Set for April 9 at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS—The sixth annual Athens Eggfest is scheduled for Saturday, April 9, at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC).

March 10, 2016

Partners Continue Mule Deer Restoration Effort in the Big Bend

ALPINE— In a continued effort to boost a struggling mule deer population in parts of the Big Bend region of far West Texas, 75 female mule deer were recently relocated from Elephant Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and two private ranches in Brewster County to the Black Gap Wildlife WMA and adjacent El Carmen Land & Conservation Company (ECLCC) – CEMEX USA and Cuenca Los Ojos property.

March 7, 2016

Spring into Texas State Parks with the New Mobile App

AUSTIN—Go from everyday to getaway this spring with the new Texas State Parks Official Guide mobile app. The app, which is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play, makes it easy for park enthusiasts to find their perfect park based on favorite activities, campsite requirements and trail preferences from the palm of their hand.

Citizen’s Park Ranger Academy Scheduled for April

GLEN ROSE – Anyone who’s ever wanted to be a park ranger or wondered about the inner workings of a Texas state park could consider enrolling in the third annual Citizen’s Park Ranger Academy, offered this spring in North Texas by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

March 3, 2016

Government Canyon SNA Celebrates City Partnership This Sunday

SAN ANTONIO – On Sunday, March 6, all day-use entry into Government Canyon State Natural Area will be free to the public to celebrate their 16-year partnership with the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program (EAPP) and to say “thank you” to the citizens of San Antonio.