AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program is partnering with Brazos Bend State Park in Needville on Feb. 7 to help the public “Explore Bowhunting.”
AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting public meetings in Austin and Lampasas to gather input on the Public Use Plan for Post Oak Ridge State Park. This plan will outline the site’s future recreational access, trail design, wildlife and habitat protection, and cultural storytelling.
QUITAQUE – Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway is the latest Texas State Park to be designated as an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). The International Dark Sky Park designation will ensure the protection of the park’s dark skies not only for the park’s natural resources, but also for the local community and out-of-town visitors to enjoy.
SABINE PASS — Celebrate the beginning of a new year and the start of America’s semiquincentennial (America 250) with a First Day beach walk at Sea Rim State Park.
AUSTIN – Celebra el inicio de un nuevo año y el comienzo del semiquincentenario de Estados Unidos (America 250) con una Caminata del Primer Día en un Parque Estatal de Texas.
AUSTIN – Celebrate the beginning of a new year and the start of America’s semiquincentennial (America 250) with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park.
STRAWN — New Year, New Park! Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, just outside of Fort Worth, is opening its gates on New Year’s Day for guided First Day Hikes. Day passes to the park will be limited for this event, and advance reservations are highly encouraged.
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will begin accepting applications Dec. 1 for the 69th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police cadet class. The application period will close Dec. 31.
AUSTIN – Falling leaves, chilly weather and migratory birds heading south mark the beginning of the holiday season in Texas. Starting this weekend, come enjoy a suite of different seasonal activities hosted by Texas State Parks for visitors of all ages, ranging from Thanksgiving potlucks to themed guided walks, crafting events and more.
Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m.: On the afternoon of Nov. 12, William Poff, 53, of Camilla, was recovered from the Trinity River, south of Lake Livingston Dam by Texas Game Wardens. Our thoughts are with Mr. Poff’s family and the families of the two boys during this difficult time.