Minimalist logo with a black diagonal stripe and a red circle.

TPWD Highlights Importance for Boaters to “Clean, Drain, and Dry”

AUSTIN – With Memorial Day and the launch of summer on the horizon, Texans across the state will spend time on the water for fun…

Read Article →
Minimalist logo with a black diagonal stripe and a red circle.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Launches “Better Outside” Podcast

AUSTIN— Plug in some headphones or turn up your car radio because the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is launching a new podcast —…

Read Article →
Minimalist logo with a black diagonal stripe and a red circle.

Purtis Creek State Park Seeks Volunteers for ADA Access Improvement Project

EUSTACE – Purtis Creek State Park has partnered with the Get Outside Alliance (GOA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving state parks, to host a…

Read Article →
Minimalist logo with a black diagonal stripe and a red circle.

Toyota ShareLunker Program Enjoys Another Successful Collection Season

ATHENS – The 2025 Toyota ShareLunker program powered forward with another excellent collection season for the fifth consecutive year. Anglers provided 14 Legacy Class ShareLunkers…

Read Article →
Minimalist logo with a black diagonal stripe and a red circle.

Texas Accepts First Dedication of Water Rights for Environmental Protection in 20 Years

AUSTIN— Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces it has helped secure a 10-year commitment of 200 acre-feet per year of surface water to help…

Read Article →
Minimalist logo with a black diagonal stripe and a red circle.

Federal Red Snapper Season Opens June 1

AUSTIN — The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters opens June 1. Red snapper fishing is open year-round in Texas state waters….

Read Article →
Minimalist logo with a black diagonal stripe and a red circle.

Slight Increase in Hunting Accidents Highlights Need for Vigilance in the Field

AUSTIN— Texas experienced an increase in hunting accidents with last year, with 18 non-fatal hunting accidents and one fatality reported in the 2024 Texas Hunting…

Read Article →
Minimalist logo with a black diagonal stripe and a red circle.

Abilene State Park Pool Renovations Continue

ABILENE— Renovations of the historic Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)-era pool at Abilene State Park are underway and expected to continue through the summer, leading the…

Read Article →
Minimalist logo with a black diagonal stripe and a red circle.

Official Media Advisory: Re-Opening “Sneak Preview” Event of TFFC Renovations

ATHENS – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) will host a re-opening “sneak preview” event May 29 to celebrate the…

Read Article →
Minimalist logo with a black diagonal stripe and a red circle.

Texas Game Wardens Urge Safety Ahead of Safe Boating Week

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urge boaters to make safety their top priority as they kick off National…

Read Article →