Feb. 17, 2016

Prescribed Burn Planned for Cedar Hill State Park

CEDAR HILL – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Wildland Fire Team will conduct a prescribed burn at Cedar Hill State Park for two to three days in February or March.

Feb. 16, 2016

Historic Legislation Promises Bright Future for Texas State Parks

AUSTIN – Breakthrough legislation passed by the 84th Texas Legislature is providing a significant increase in dedicated funding for Texas state parks. House Bill 158 dedicates 94 percent of state sales tax revenue attributed to sporting goods to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for state park facilities and operations, plus funds to help cities and counties across the state build and improve community parks.

Feb. 11, 2016

Texas Buffalo Soldiers Celebrate 20th Anniversary during Black History Month with events at Texas State Parks

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Buffalo Soldiers program celebrates its 20th anniversary during Black History Month with living history events at three Texas state parks.

Feb. 9, 2016

Whole Earth Provision Co. Hosts Banff Film Festival Benefitting Texas State Parks

AUSTIN — For the fifth year in a row, Whole Earth Provision Co. will donate the proceeds from the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour to Texas State Parks. This Texas-based travel, adventure and nature store has sponsored the film festival in Austin for over a decade and always selects a worthy organization to receive the proceeds.

Feb. 8, 2016

Garner State Park Taking Steps to Remove Invasive Exotic Axis Deer

CONCAN – Several hundred undesirable visitors to Garner State Park have been abusing this treasured Hill Country destination, leaving park officials with little choice but to take strong measures to remedy the problem. Invasive exotic axis deer are eating up a limited supply of the groceries and displacing the local inhabitants.

Big Tree at Goose Island State Park to Receive Special Care

ROCKPORT – This week, certified arborists will tend to “Big Tree” at Goose Island State Park, providing the aging icon with the best possible care.

Jan. 21, 2016

Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites Receive $50,000 Donation

AUSTIN – Thanks to a generous donation, the museum at Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites is about to get an upgrade.

Jan. 20, 2016

Digital Photography Workshops Coming to Texas State Parks This Spring

AUSTIN— Texas State Parks are the perfect place to the see the unique landscapes, plants and wildlife that call Texas home. Coming this spring, two state parks in Central Texas will help nature enthusiasts learn how to capture the splendor through photography workshops with professional photographers.

Jan. 18, 2016

TPWD to Conduct Prescribed Burn at Mustang Island State Park This Week

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Wildland Fire Team will be implementing a prescribed fire at Mustang Island State Park this week beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The burn should not affect campers or day-use visitors on the gulf side of State Highway 361, but public access to the bay-side of the park will be closed during the burn.

Dinosaur Valley State Park Announces Spring Art Contest and Festival

GLEN ROSE – This March, kids and families can learn how they can do their part to preserve their winged neighbors at Dinosaur Valley State Park’s first annual Spring Wingding.