Texas State Parks Reservation System Unveils New Features Ahead of Spring Break

Texas State Parks Reservation System Unveils New Features Ahead of Spring Break

Park visitors can now buy a “Save the Day” pass, book specific campsites, cabins and shelters and buy a Texas State Park Pass online AUSTIN—…

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Annual Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Dates Set for 2019

Annual Texas Abandoned Crab Trap Removal Dates Set for 2019

AUSTIN —Each February for 17 years, countless volunteers spend 10 days on the water along the Texas coastline searching the bays for abandoned crab traps…

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TPWD Announces Genetic Results of 14.57 Pound Bass Caught from Marine Creek Lake

TPWD Announces Genetic Results of 14.57 Pound Bass Caught from Marine Creek Lake

AUSTIN – In February 2017, Marine Creek Lake produced the first ever confirmed Toyota ShareLunker offspring entered in the program, a major milestone in the…

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Texas State Parks Reservation System Continues Maintenance

Texas State Parks Reservation System Continues Maintenance

AUSTIN— The Texas State Parks reservation system is continuing maintenance and remains temporarily offline. All existing reservations are secure, but park customers will not be…

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Devils River SNA Designated as First International Dark Sky Sanctuary in Texas, Sixth in World

Devils River SNA Designated as First International Dark Sky Sanctuary in Texas, Sixth in World

DEL RIO— Devils River State Natural Area has been designated an International Dark Sky Sanctuary by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), making it the only…

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Recent Flooding, Cold Weather Curbing Invasive Giant Salvinia Growth in East Texas

Recent Flooding, Cold Weather Curbing Invasive Giant Salvinia Growth in East Texas

AUSTIN – In 2017, Caddo Lake was covered by more than 6,000 acres of invasive giant salvinia that was reproducing rapidly due to a warm…

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14.57 Pound Toyota ShareLunker Largemouth Bass Caught at Marine Creek Lake in Fort Worth

14.57 Pound Toyota ShareLunker Largemouth Bass Caught at Marine Creek Lake in Fort Worth

Marine Creek Lake produces second 13 pound or larger Toyota ShareLunker since 2017 AUSTIN – Angler Zach Sypert of Bedford caught the first Legacy Class…

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TPWD Adds 23 Acres to San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

TPWD Adds 23 Acres to San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

LA PORTE, TX—The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is adding more than 23-acres to the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site bordering on the…

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Texas State Parks Reservation System Closing for Maintenance

Texas State Parks Reservation System Closing for Maintenance

Reservations by the call center and online will be unavailable starting at 11 p.m. Jan. 25 AUSTIN— The Texas State Parks reservation system will be…

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Recognitions Showcase Outstanding Achievements for TPWD

Recognitions Showcase Outstanding Achievements for TPWD

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPW) recognized several Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff and partners for contributions and efforts supporting…

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