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TPWD Closing Oyster Harvesting Areas in Galveston Bay and Matagorda Bay

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing oyster harvesting area TX-7 in Galveston Bay and TX-20 in Matagorda Bay to commercial…

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Corpus Christi’s Bob Hall Pier Reopens, Increasing Access to Saltwater Fishing on Texas Coast

CORPUS CHRISTI – Grab your rod and reel and saltwater fishing bait and enjoy a day of coastal fishing at the newly renovated Bob Hall…

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O.H. Ivie Closes Out ShareLunker Collection Season in Style

ATHENS – In the final hours of the 2026 Toyota ShareLunker program collection season Tuesday evening (March 31), O.H. Ivie reservoir delivered a buzzer beater…

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TPWD Encourages Texas Anglers and Boaters to Stay Clear of Coastal Waterbird Rookeries

AUSTIN – With summer and peak boating season just around the corner, iconic coastal birds like brown pelicans, roseate spoonbills, black skimmers and reddish egrets…

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Official Media Advisory: Palo Pinto Mountains State Park Celebrates Grand Opening Friday, April 10

STRAWN — Palo Pinto Mountains State Park is hosting its official Grand Opening beginning at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 10. The event will feature…

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Catfish Stocking Arrives at Neighborhood Fishin’ Lakes

AUSTIN – Springtime is back in Texas which signals the return of catfish angling at Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes across…

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Centennial Time Capsule Moves to Palo Duro Canyon State Park

AUSTIN — The Centennial Time Capsule, which encompasses 100 years of Texas State Parks history, is on the move once again, as it roams the…

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Texas General Land Office Awards TPWD More Than $3 Million for Coastal Restoration Projects

AUSTIN- The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has recently been awarded more than $3 million by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for coastal…

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TPW Commission Approves 2026-27 Statewide Hunting, Migratory Game Bird Regulations

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved the following changes to 2026-27 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Migratory Game Bird…

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Lone Star Land Steward 2026 Ecoregion Winners Announced

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is pleased to announce the 2026 Lone Star Land Steward Ecoregion Award winners. This year’s award winners…

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