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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Launches New Paddling Trail in Bay City

BAY CITY – On April 25, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will officially launch its 91st paddling trail at Riverside Park in Bay…

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Toyota ShareLunker Program Delivers a Memorable Collection Season

ATHENS – The 2026 Toyota ShareLunker collection season didn’t disappoint during its 40th Anniversary celebration with an incredible 18 Legacy Class ShareLunkers submitted from 10…

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Inks Lake State Park to Host Fourth Annual “Fun for All” Event Celebrating Accessible Outdoor Recreation on April 25

BURNET — Inks Lake State Park will welcome visitors of all abilities for its fourth annual Fun for All event on April 25, offering a…

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Lockhart State Park Grows by Almost 190 Acres with New Acquisition

LOCKHART — Lockhart State Park has expanded its boundaries by 188 acres with the acquisition of two neighboring properties. This new addition, which nearly doubles…

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TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Area in Galveston Bay

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-1 in Galveston Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning 12:01 a.m. Tuesday,…

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Texas Fish Art Contest Reveals 2026 Winners

ATHENS – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is pleased to announce the 2026 winners of the Texas division of the Wildlife Forever’s Fish Art…

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