News and Media

Media Contact: TPWD News | (512) 389-8030 | [email protected]

Press Resources

News Releases, Media Statements, Advisories: Timely information, media advisories and official media statements.
News Images on Flickr: For high-resolution images from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, visit the TPWD Flickr page.
Media Kits: Collections of press releases, images and other resources for specific Texas Parks and Wildlife Department news events.

"Texas Parks & Wildlife" Television Program: A weekly, half-hour program airing on PBS stations throughout the state and in a number of other markets around the country.
TPWD YouTube Channel: Official Texas Parks and Wildlife Department YouTube Channel
Videos: Online video with transcripts.

"Under the Texas Sky" Podcast: A podcast from Texas Parks and Wildlife about nature, people, and the connection they share.
"Passport to Texas" Radio Program: Archived audio and transcripts from the Passport to Texas radio series.
Public Service Announcements: Public service announcements for radio and television.

"Texas Parks & Wildlife" Magazine: Since 1942, Texas Parks & Wildlife has been a monthly guide to the Texas outdoors.
Sign-up for E-Newsletters: Sign-up for State Parks Getaways, Hunt Texas, Fish Texas, Our Wild Texas, Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine newsletter and more.
E-Newsletter Archives: Articles, features, timely news, special events and seasonal features.

All media inquiries can be referred to the TPWD Press Office or individual agency spokespeople.

TPWD News Team
(512) 389-8030
[email protected]

Stephanie Garcia
Press Office Manager
Press Officer - State Parks
512-968-5743
[email protected]

Kirk McDonnell
Press Officer - Inland Fisheries
512-565-3680
[email protected]

Maggie Berger
Press Officer - Law Enforcement
512-810-5671
[email protected]

Lerrin Johnson
Press Officer - Wildlife
512-239-8519
[email protected]

Sofia Tyreman
Press Officer - Coastal Fisheries
[email protected]

Mischelle Diaz
Director of Communications
Primary Spokesperson for TPWD
(512) 389-4557
[email protected]

Cory Chandler
Deputy Division Director
512-389-4453
512-565-3679
[email protected]

Chase Fountain
Photography
(512) 389-4475
[email protected]