Chronic Wasting Disease Discovered in Deer Breeding Facility in Sutton County

Chronic Wasting Disease Discovered in Deer Breeding Facility in Sutton County

AUSTIN, TX – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of a new case of Chronic Wasting Disease…

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Gulf Shrimp Season Closes May 15

Gulf Shrimp Season Closes May 15

AUSTIN- The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both Texas and federal waters will close 30 minutes after sunset on Monday, May 15, 2023until…

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Centennial Photo Exhibit Honors El Paso’s Three State Parks

Centennial Photo Exhibit Honors El Paso’s Three State Parks

EL PASO – As Texas State Parks celebrate 100 years, the International Museum of Art in El Paso will highlight the occasion with a photo…

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Texas Game Wardens, Army Corps of Engineers Team Up for National Safe Boating Week

Texas Game Wardens, Army Corps of Engineers Team Up for National Safe Boating Week

LEWISVILLE — Texas Game Wardens and the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) Rangers will offer water safety education and outreach opportunities on Lake Lewisville this…

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Celebrate Texas State Parks’ 100th Birthday with Statewide S’mores Party May 13

Celebrate Texas State Parks’ 100th Birthday with Statewide S’mores Party May 13

AUSTIN — Get out the graham crackers, chocolate bars and marshmallows May 13, and head to one of 80 Texas State Parks hosting our official…

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Six State Parks on the Horizon for Texans

Six State Parks on the Horizon for Texans

Collectible magazine issue helps Texans find their perfect park and highlights future sites. AUSTIN — Over the next 12–15 years, the Texas Parks and Wildlife…

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Texas State Parks Partner with Five Texas Minor League Teams to Create the Ultimate ‘Park’ Experience This Summer

Texas State Parks Partner with Five Texas Minor League Teams to Create the Ultimate ‘Park’ Experience This Summer

AUSTIN — Take me out to the park! Texas State Parks and Minor League Baseball teams around the state are teaming up to bring the…

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TPWD Provides Anglers with Best Practices for Catch and Release of Alligator Gar

TPWD Provides Anglers with Best Practices for Catch and Release of Alligator Gar

AUSTIN — Alligator gar hold a special place in Texans’ hearts as the largest and longest-living freshwater species in the state. The Texas Parks and…

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First Photo Contest Winner Chosen; ‘Joys of Spring’ Is New Theme

First Photo Contest Winner Chosen; ‘Joys of Spring’ Is New Theme

AUSTIN — The Texas State Parks Centennial Photo Contest kicked off with a bang with more than 3,000 entries in the first round. The winning…

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Stay Aware, Stay Safe During Water Safety Month in May

Stay Aware, Stay Safe During Water Safety Month in May

AUSTIN — Summer’s scorching temperatures are just around the corner and, to most Texans, that means taking refuge in the water. May is National Water…

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