The 2021 early teal hunting season arrives this Saturday (Sept. 11) and Texas hunters can once again expect a good season. Habitat conditions across much of the state are in outstanding shape which is a great sign going into the […]
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Applications Being Accepted for Texas Game Warden Cadet Class
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is currently accepting applications for their 65th Texas Game Warden Cadet class. As fully commissioned peace officers, game wardens are responsible for the enforcement of Texas laws across the state including water safety, […]
Keep Texas Beautiful Announces New Board President and Board Members
Keep Texas Beautiful is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Arce, Jr. of AEP Texas as Board President and welcomes Jeri Harwell, with Republic Services, and Richard McDonald, with H-E-B Grocery LP., to the board. “Our Board of Directors […]
Oktoberfest Celebrating 40 Years of Texas Gemütlichkeit The Polka Capital of Texas!
Oktoberfest, the family-oriented German event that takes place in the center of Fredericksburg, is poised to again attract 1,400 volunteers and 20,000+ visitors for its big 40th year. As a result, the oom-pah-pah echo of 39 previous years will carry over […]
SB 8, The Most Restrictive Abortion Bill
I’ve spent to morning watching Texans react to the news of SB 8, the most restrictive abortion bill in the country, going into effect today. It’s heartbreaking. This bill will ban abortions as early as 6 weeks and put a $10,000 […]
The Bryan Museum has named its third annual Distinguished Speakers and honorees, Susan Garrett Baker and James A. Baker, III
The Bryan Museum has named its third annual Distinguished Speakers and honorees, Susan Garrett Baker and James A. Baker, III. Susan Garrett Baker is a founding member and past Co-Chairman of the bipartisan National Alliance to End Homelessness which began in […]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Special Meeting on CWD Set for Sept. 15
The Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) Commission will hold a special meeting on proposed rules related to Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Earlier this year, the discovery of CWD in six deer breeding facilities necessitated the filing of emergency rules in […]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Film, Bayou City, Nominated for Jackson Wild Media Award
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is proud to announce that the short film, “Bayou City”, has been nominated for a 2021 Jackson Wild Media Award in the Ecosystem – Short Film category. The film explores the 22 diverse bayou systems […]
Texas Military Department Announces the Death of Soldier
A Texas National Guardsman passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, due to symptoms related to COVID-19. Sgt. Reggis Madzudzo, 52, of Boerne, was a medic with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company […]
Water, Boating Safety Takes Precedence Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
With Labor Day weekend approaching, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding everyone to be safe this holiday by following basic boating and water safety precautions. In 2020, Texans took advantage of the outdoors and hit the waters in […]
