Nov. 1, 2016

Free Entrance to Texas State Parks Nov. 13 in Honor of Veteran’s Day

AUSTIN— In honor of both active and retired military, daily entrance fees at Texas State Parks will be waived for all visitors Sunday, Nov. 13.

Oct. 10, 2016

Halloween Events Bring Spooky Fun to Texas State Parks

AUSTIN— The ghosts and goblins are coming to Texas State Parks this month with Halloween events throughout October around the state.

Oct. 4, 2016

Texas Pollinator BioBlitz Shines Light on Bugs and Butterflies during Annual Migration

AUSTIN— Bees, butterflies and bugs are some of the important pollinators that help generate spectacular wildflower displays, produce delicious crops and sustain native plants. They can’t do their part without the plants and the Texas Pollinator BioBlitz is helping bring attention to the critical habitat needs of pollinators across the state during the height of the annual fall Monarch migration.

Sept. 23, 2016

State Parks Revitalization Projects Completed After Record Appropriation

AUSTIN— Several Texas State Parks construction projects are now complete thanks to a significant increase in dedicated funding through legislation passed by the 84th Texas Legislature.

Sept. 16, 2016

Renovated CCC Cabin Now Available for Reservations at Mother Neff State Park

MOODY— Camp with family and friends or host an upcoming business event at one Texas’ first state parks in a newly renovated cabin originally constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The cabin at Mother Neff State Park looks much like it did when originally constructed about 80 years ago.

Sixth Annual Texas State Bison Music Festival Features Robert Earl Keen

QUITAQUE— Grab your dancing shoes and head on over to Quitaque on Sept. 17 for the sixth annual Texas State Bison Music Festival.

Sept. 15, 2016

Palo Duro Superintendent Recognized for Outstanding Women in Texas Government Award

AUSTIN— Palo Duro Canyon State Park superintendent Shannon Blalock will be awarded the Outstanding Management award by the State Agency Council to the Governor’s Commission of Women at their awards ceremony at the Radisson Hotel & Suites in Austin on Sept. 15.

Aug. 8, 2016

TPWD to Host Public Meeting on Palo Pinto Mountains State Park

FT. WORTH — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will hold two public meetings regarding the development of facilities and recreational uses proposed for Palo Pinto Mountains State Park. The meetings will take place on two consecutive nights.

Aug. 4, 2016

TPWD Uses Pokémon GO Game to Get Texans Outside

AUSTIN— New species are popping up at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) sites and agency staff and state park visitors are arming themselves with poke balls trying to catch them all. Around the state, many TPWD sites are using the game as a new way to introduce the real natural world to players venturing into the great outdoors while on virtual hunts for the illusive Japanese characters known as Pokémon.

Aug. 2, 2016

TPWD Graduates 46 Texas Game Wardens and State Park Police Officers

AUSTIN— After seven months of rigorous training, the 60th Texas game warden cadet class graduated today at the Texas State Capitol. The cadet class includes 41 game warden cadets and five state park police officers.