Weevils Make Positive Impacts in Giant Salvinia Management

Weevils Make Positive Impacts in Giant Salvinia Management

AUSTIN – Giant salvinia is a destructive, invasive, free-floating aquatic fern that poses a major threat to Texas lakes. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department…

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Media Advisory: Operation Dry Water Event Promotes Boating Safety Ahead of July 4

Media Advisory: Operation Dry Water Event Promotes Boating Safety Ahead of July 4

CANYON LAKE — With summer temperatures soaring throughout the state, many Texans are seeking the cooling temperatures and fun of lakes, rivers and bays. The…

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Partnership Adds 515 Acres to Honey Creek State Natural Area

Partnership Adds 515 Acres to Honey Creek State Natural Area

SPRING BRANCH— Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces 515 more acres of pristine land and water in Central Texas will be protected and stewarded…

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Texas Game Wardens Assist Perryton Tornado Response

Texas Game Wardens Assist Perryton Tornado Response

PERRYTON – On Thursday June 15 Texas Game Wardens responded to a strong thunderstorm that developed into an EF3 tornado striking the town of Perryton….

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The Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt is Back with a New Category- GASP!

The Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt is Back with a New Category- GASP!

AUSTIN— This summer, Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine kicks off its fourth annual Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt (GOSH). Participants can choose from 35 locations in…

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Commissioners Authorize Preserving State Park

Commissioners Authorize Preserving State Park

AUSTIN – At a special meeting, Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission authorized Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to file a petition for condemnation and…

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Texas Game Wardens Respond to Flooding in Potter County

Texas Game Wardens Respond to Flooding in Potter County

AMARILLO – Due to historic flooding along the Canadian River last week, the Potter County Sheriff’s Office requested that Texas Game Wardens assist with swift-water…

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Property Sale Prompts Fairfield Lake State Park Closure

Property Sale Prompts Fairfield Lake State Park Closure

AUSTIN— Fairfield Lake State Park will close to the public beginning 10 p.m. June 4. “Texas Parks and Wildlife Commissioners continue to pursue options for…

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Meeting Announced to Consider Condemning Property Including Fairfield Lake State Park

Meeting Announced to Consider Condemning Property Including Fairfield Lake State Park

AUSTIN— Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission announced Friday it will hold a special meeting at 10:30 a.m. June 10 to consider acquiring through condemnation a…

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Game Wardens Help Keep Public Safe during Memorial Day Weekend

Game Wardens Help Keep Public Safe during Memorial Day Weekend

AUSTIN — This past Memorial Day weekend, Texas Game Wardens patrolled Texas lakes and rivers to ensure visitors were recreating responsibly. They cited a decrease…

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