TPWD News Releases

Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hike Scheduled at 16 Texas State Parks in September

AUSTIN— September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and 16 Texas State Parks will be hosting hikes to shed light on this issue, which affects many veterans and their loved ones. The Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hike, an annual event organized by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Veteran’s Liaison Nicole Mechler, allows families, friends and veterans to network and build a support system, as well as spread the word about veteran-specific mental health issues.

Official Media Advisory: Media Invited to Event Discussing the Upcoming Translocation of Desert Bighorn Sheep to Franklin Mountains State Park

Official Media Statement: Beryl Updates

Texas State Parks Offers Seven Summer Heat Safety Tips

AUSTIN – Rising temperatures and the month of June signal the arrival of the dog days of summer. With heat-related illnesses on the rise, Texas State Parks is sharing seven tips to help Texans beat the heat and enjoy their time in the outdoors safely.

El Departamento de Parques Estatales de Texas les Comparte Siete Consejos de Seguridad para el Calor del Verano

AUSTIN – El aumento de las temperaturas y el mes de junio señalan la llegada de los días calurosos del verano. Con el aumento de las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor, el Departamento de Parques Estatales de Texas comparten siete consejos para ayudar a los Texanos a combatir el calor y disfrutar de su tiempo al aire libre de manera segura.

Media Advisory: South Llano River State Park Ribbon Cutting June 14

66th Texas Game Warden and Texas State Park Police Cadet Class Graduates

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) graduated the 66th Texas Game Wardens and Texas State Park Police cadet class May 31 at Bannockburn Baptist Church in Austin. The class included 31 game wardens and 10 state park police officers.

El Día de Pesca Gratis en Texas está programado para el 1 de junio

AUSTIN – La tradición de Texas del Día de Pesca Gratis regresa este sábado, 1 de junio, en cualquier cuerpo de agua pública de todo el estado. Cada año, el primer sábado de junio, los Texanos y nuestros visitantes pueden empacar sus equipos para pesca, preparar sus cañas de pescar e ir a pescar en cualquier cuerpo de agua pública del estado sin una licencia de pesca.

Free Fishing Day in Texas Scheduled for June 1

AUSTIN – The Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day returns this Saturday, June 1, at public waterways across the state. Each year on the first Saturday in June, Texans and our visitors can pack their tackle boxes, get their fishing poles ready and go fish on any public waterway in the state without a fishing license.

First Ever Spring Fling Event at Lake Corpus Christi State Park

MATHIS – Have fun in the wild and wonderful South Texas thorn scrub from 1-4 p.m. May 11 at Lake Corpus Christi State Park’s first ever Spring Fling – A Celebration of Native Plants.