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Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Awards $21.2 Million in Local Parks Grants

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $21.2 million in local park grants, a new record, to help create and enhance…

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Funding Available for Grassland Restoration in Central Texas

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), in partnership with the Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture, Quail Forever and the U.S. Department of…

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Official Media Statement: Texas Game Wardens, Local Agencies Respond to Fatal Incident in Fannin County

On Jan. 26, multiple local and state agencies in Fannin County and the surrounding area responded to an emergency call for three brothers (ages 6,…

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Brazos Bend State Park to Host 2nd Annual Explore Bowhunting Event

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…

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TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Area in Matagorda Bay

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-19 in Matagorda Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning 12:01 a.m. Wednesday,…

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20th Annual Texas-National Archery in the Schools Championship to Draw Thousands of Students to San Antonio March 20–21

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will celebrate a major milestone in 2026 as it hosts the 20th anniversary of the Texas State…

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Public Meetings Scheduled in Central Texas Jan. 14, 15 to Discuss Public Use Plan for Post Oak Ridge State Park

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…

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Official Media Statement: TPWD Files Proposed Amendments to Proof of Residency Requirements for Recreational Hunting and Fishing Licenses, Permits

On January 12, 2026, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department filed proposed amendments to the department’s rule regarding proof of residency requirements for issuance of recreational…

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Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway Becomes Fifth Texas State Park to Receive Dark Sky Park Designation

QUITAQUE – Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway is the latest Texas State Park to be designated as an International Dark Sky Park by the…

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Toyota ShareLunker Program Launches 40th Anniversary Season on New Year’s Day

ATHENS – New Year’s Day 2026 will launch the 40th season of the Toyota ShareLunker Program, another major milestone for Texas’ highly acclaimed and storied…

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