TPWD News Releases

Great Texas Birding Classic Breaks Records in its 30th Year

AUSTIN – The biggest, longest and wildest birdwatching tournament in the country, the Great Texas Birding Classic (GTBC), had a record number of teams and overall participants in the 30th iteration of the event, as well as a record amount of Conservation Grants awarded. The GTBC, organized by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), took place from April 15-May 15, with teams participating on the day of their choice.

Official Media Statement: Fatal Multi-Vessel Collision, Bird Island Basin, Kleberg County

KLEBERG COUNTY – Around 6:15 a.m. July 25, Texas Game Wardens in Nueces and Kleberg counties responded to vessel collision at the Bird Island Basin boat ramp on the Laguna Madre in Kleberg County.

Cedar Hill State Park’s Renovated Shady Ridge Camping Loop Reopens

CEDAR HILL – Cedar Hill State Park has reopened the Shady Ridge Camping Loop after being closed since 2022 for repairs and renovations.

Nearly 180 Species of Greatest Conservation Need Noted by Texans During City Nature Challenge

>AUSTIN — For the fifth year in a row, several Texas cities ranked in the top ten globally during the City Nature Challenge (CNC), one of the world’s largest community science events.

TPWD to Launch 100th Texas Paddling Trail and Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Texas Paddling Trail Program

TEXAS COAST – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is launching four new paddling trails in Palacios, marking the 100th paddling trail added to the Texas Paddling Trails program.

Media Advisory: New Texas Game Warden Flooding Visual Assets

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens continue to respond to the severe weather event and flooding currently affecting a large portion of the state and play a critical role in the state’s emergency response efforts.

Media Advisory: Texas Game Wardens Flood Response

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens continue to respond to the severe weather event and flooding currently affecting a large portion of the state and play a critical role in the state’s emergency response efforts.

Media Advisory: Texas Game Wardens Flood Response

Learn About Sharks at Sea Center Texas’ Annual Shark Celebration Event

LAKE JACKSON – Join Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries staff and volunteers this Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the annual Shark Celebration at Sea Center Texas in Lake Jackson.

Be Weather Wise, Utilize Park Alerts

Many Texas State Parks are experiencing heavy rains and subsequent flooding. Parkgoers are advised to check the state park map for alerts and to be weather wise for areas they plan to visit.