The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPW) approved two oyster regulation changes at its Nov. 3 meeting. These new regulations prohibit oyster harvest in Carlos Bay, Mesquite Bay and Ayres Bay (Mesquite Bay complex) and temporarily prohibit harvest in restoration […]
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Bass Pro Shops And Cabela’s Outdoor Fund Joins The Coastal Prairie Conservancy To Preserve The Texas Coastal Prairie
Prairie conservation and restoration helps with flooding Representatives from the Coastal Prairie Conservancy (CPC) and Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund gathered together to celebrate a continuation of their partnership to conserve and restore the coastal prairie. The Bass Pro […]
Whooping Cranes Spotted on the Texas Coast During Annual Migration
With the first sightings of iconic, endangered whooping cranes along the Texas coast being reported, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding Texans to be on the lookout for these impressive birds as they move through the state. […]
TPWD Establishes Two New Surveillance Zones to Test for Chronic Wasting Disease
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has directed Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Executive Director Carter Smith to establish by emergency rule two new chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance zones located primarily in Gillespie and Limestone counties. The two new […]
Hunter Education Program Recognizes 1.5 Millionth Student
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is celebrating 50 years of hunter education in Texas and officially recognized Austin Zurek of Midlothian as the 1.5 millionth student during Thursday’s Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) Commission meeting. Zurek completed a […]
Katy’s Typhoon Texas to Announce Major Addition to West Houston Waterpark
On Monday, November 7 starting at 11 a.m., officials with Typhoon Texas will unveil plans for the most significant addition in the six-year history of the west Houston waterpark – a $4-million inter-connected water experience exclusively for children. Opening this […]
DPS Launches Campaign to Fight Fentanyl
This month, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) answered Governor Greg Abbott’s call to action for state agencies by launching a new public awareness campaign to highlight the dangers of fentanyl. The multi-pronged campaign includes posting informational signage in DPS […]
Houston Game Wardens Receive Top Law Enforcement Award
Harris County Game Wardens, K-9 and Critical Incident Teams were recognized by the Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) Commission during Thursday’s meeting for contributions across the state. Houston Game Wardens Receive Top Law Enforcement Award Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission […]
“Veterans Day at the TFFC” Slated for Nov. 12
The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is excited to announce the second annual “Veterans Day at the TFFC” event to honor and support veterans. The event is scheduled for Nov. 12 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with free admission for veterans […]
