TPWD News Releases

Official Media Advisory: Grand Opening for Tyler State Park’s New Headquarters

Celebrate History, Culture, Nature at the 30th Annual Hueco Tanks Community Fair

EL PASO – Join us for a weekend of fun, learning and exploration Oct. 19 and 20 at the 30th Annual Hueco Tanks Community Fair! This year’s event is a celebration of the rich history, vibrant culture and stunning natural beauty of Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site and the surrounding region.

Texas Parks and Wildlife PBS Television Series Celebrates 40th Season

AUSTIN – The Emmy Award winning Texas Parks and Wildlife public television series embarks on its 40th season this Sunday, Oct. 6.

Buzz Into Action: Texas Pollinator BioBlitz Starts Friday, Oct. 11

AUSTIN — Texans are invited to see and document pollinators buzzing into action Oct. 11-27during the Texas Pollinator BioBlitz. This annual event celebrates the bees, wasps, butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, hummingbirds, nectar-feeding bats and other animals that serve as pollinators across Texas.

Tribes to Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Palo Duro Canyon at State Park

CANYON — The Kiowa Tribe, Comanche Nation, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, in partnership with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Tech University, will host a dance to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Palo Duro Canyon.

Cedar Hill, Lockhart State Parks Celebrate Deaf Awareness Week with Deaf Outdoors Day Events Sept. 28

AUSTIN — On Sept. 28, Texas State Parks is partnering with the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities to host Deaf Outdoor Day Events. Deaf Awareness Week celebrates the culture, history and rights of deaf people.

TPWD Purchases 630 Acres Adjacent to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

AUSTIN — Thanks to a recent acquisition by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), 630 acres in the Texas Hill County have been preserved adjacent to Enchanted Rock State Natural Area. The property, which had the potential to hold a subdivision with hundreds of new homes, will now become a part of Enchanted Rock’s iconic park, offering new recreational opportunities at one of the most popular and visited sites in the state.

TPWD Announces Launch of New Updated Paddling Trail Website

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will launch a newly updated paddling trails website Sept. 22 in celebration of World Rivers Day. The revamped website is designed to give paddlers in-depth information and innovative tools to make the most of their adventures on the water.

Se Programan Reuniones Públicas Programadas para el Parque Estatal Powderhorn

AUSTIN— El Departamento de Parques y Vida Silvestre de Texas (TPWD) está organizando dos reuniones públicas para hablar sobre las opciones de recreación y uso público del Parque Estatal Powderhorn.

Public Meetings Scheduled for Powderhorn State Park

AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting two public meetings to address possibilities for recreation and public use of Powderhorn State Park.