Gulf Council to Meet in Austin, Texas on August 14-17, 2023

Gulf Council to Meet in Austin, Texas on August 14-17, 2023

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council (Council) will meet Monday, August 14 through Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the Driskill Hotel located in Austin, Texas. The meeting…

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Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Brooks County Deer Breeding Facility

Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Brooks County Deer Breeding Facility

AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received notification of a new case of Chronic Wasting Disease…

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Chronic Wasting Disease is a Real Threat to Texas Deer

Chronic Wasting Disease is a Real Threat to Texas Deer

TPWD Launches New Public Awareness Campaign to Help Protect Texas Deer from Fatal Disease AUSTIN — This year, hunters in Texas will notice an increase…

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RACA Program Expands Public Fishing, Paddling Access with New Sites

RACA Program Expands Public Fishing, Paddling Access with New Sites

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is increasing public fishing and paddling opportunities in the state thanks to the addition of two…

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Enjoy State Park Views Indoors at the Houston Museum of Natural Science

Enjoy State Park Views Indoors at the Houston Museum of Natural Science

AUSTIN — Want to appreciate the beauty of Texas State Parks and stay indoors? Visit the The Art of Texas State Parks traveling exhibit at…

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Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Additional Breeding Facilities in Frio and Zavala Counties

Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Additional Breeding Facilities in Frio and Zavala Counties

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received notification of two new cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in deer-breeding facilities in Frio and…

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Texas Game Wardens Conclude Busy July 4th Weekend of Statewide Enforcement

Texas Game Wardens Conclude Busy July 4th Weekend of Statewide Enforcement

AUSTIN – While thousands of Texans and out-of-state visitors traveled to Texas lakes, rivers and coastal bays to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday weekend,…

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Texas State Parks Recognized Among the Nation’s Best

Texas State Parks Recognized Among the Nation’s Best

AUSTIN — The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) along with the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration have selected Texas State Parks as…

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Commercial Gulf Shrimp Season Opens Saturday, July 15

Commercial Gulf Shrimp Season Opens Saturday, July 15

AUSTIN — The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for state and federal waters will reopen 30 minutes after sunset on Saturday, July 15, 2023….

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Names new COO, Chief of Staff

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Names new COO, Chief of Staff

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces two promotions to its Executive Office staff. Inland Fisheries Division Director Craig Bonds will serve as…

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