Mass of dead fish washes ashore at Calaveras Lake, TPWD says
About 1,000 fish were killed at the Calaveras Lake from low dissolved oxygen in the water, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said. On Tuesday, TPWD was notified of the fish kill from the Texas Game Wardens. The majority of fish that died were red drum.
Texas shark attacks: What we know about the South Padre Island bite victims
Multiple beachgoers on South Padre Island were attacked by the same shark on Independence Day, a time when the island is full of locals and out-of-town visitors for the holiday.
Portions of Texas beaches, coastal parks close ahead of tropical storm warnings
The National Park Service and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are asking visitors to stay cautious on beaches and coastal parks this week as a tropical storm develops in the Gulf of Mexico.
TPWD warns of bird disease outbreak and asks people to clean bird feeders, baths
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is asking residents to clean bird feeders and baths due to an infectious disease spreading across the state.
13.40-pound largemouth bass caught at Inks Lake in Hill Country breaks waterbody record
A fisherman at Inks Lake State Park in the Hill Country broke the waterbody record for largemouth bass with a 13.40-pound fish.
Texas greenlights negotiations with SpaceX for Boca Chica State Park land exchange
Monday’s vote lets Texas Parks and Wildlife staff begin negotiations to swap 43 acres in the park for 477 acres next to a federal wildlife refuge.
No chronic wasting disease confirmed at Kerr County facility where deer were euthanized
TPWD officials on Friday said a post-mortem tests conducted by the National Veterinary Service Laboratories showed no chronic wasting disease in a 14-month-old buck that was suspected of having the disease.
State abandons effort to take back Fairfield Lake State Park land
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will stop pursuing eminent domain to take over the former park property south of Dallas. A private developer plans to turn it into a luxury subdivision.
Fear and worry shadow Texas oyster fishermen as another season begins with few reefs open
Despite fishermen’s wishes to delay the season in hopes that oyster reefs recover from years of environmental stress, the state pushed ahead with a Nov. 1 start.
Hunters in Texas should expect to see improved harvests, opportunities due to spring rain
Hunters in Texas should expect to see improved harvests and opportunities when the season opens due to better habitat conditions.
Texas takes legal action to save Fairfield Lake State Park
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department began the legal process of eminent domain to seize the former state park and save it from being turned into an upscale subdivision. The agency had offered a Dallas-based developer $103 million for it.
Friend or foe? Officials say you’ll want to avoid one of these jellyfish if spotted on a Texas beach
Looks can be deceiving when it comes to these two blue jellyfish you may find on a South Texas seashore.
Dallas developer starts construction at former Fairfield Lake State Park despite threat of land seizure
Todd Interests, which plans to turn the former park into a high-end subdivision, has a week left to respond to the state’s final offer for the property.
Prohibited aquatic plant is starting to cover parts of Canyon Lake
If you’ve been to Canyon Lake recently you might have noticed some green stuff floating on the lake’s surface — turns out it is an aquatic plant called hydrilla.
TPWD launches campaign to bring awareness to fatal Chronic Wasting Disease among Texas deer
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is launching a new campaign to help educate the public about a fatal neurological disease among deer known as Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD.
Sea stars wash up on Port Aransas beach. ‘There’s more than I’ve ever seen,’ beachgoer says
Some beachgoers have posted images of some cool creatures that have been spotted more frequently than usual this month — starfish.
KSAT viewers share photos of animals trying to keep cool in heat; SA-area state park expands
The Honey Creek State Natural Area in Spring Branch has grown by 515 acres, thanks to a $25 million acquisition that protects the area amid the commercial and residential development boom.
515 acres added to Honey Creek State Natural Area in the Hill Country
The Honey Creek State Natural Area in Spring Branch has grown by 515 acres, thanks to a $25 million acquisition that protects the area amid the commercial and residential development boom.
Couple finds thousands of dead fish washed up along Texas beach, video shows
A couple walking along a Texas beach came across a sea of shock Friday morning after finding thousands of dead fish washed up along the shore.
Astonished land developer calls out Texas legislators following closure of popular state park
The developer who purchased a 5,025-acre property in Freestone County, which also happens to contain a state park, is calling out Texas legislators for the recent condemnation talks that could allow the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to take back control of the hotly contested land.
Popular Texas state park with access to 2,400-acre lake may have just closed for good
The back-and-forth openings and closures for Fairfield Lake State Park continue after the park closed to the public once again on June 4 - and this time it might be for good.
Texas state park could be saved from being turned into multimillion-dollar homes, private golf course
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously voted to authorize Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) executive director to take all necessary steps to purchase approximately 5,000 acres in Freestone County including Fairfield Lake State Park, according to a press release.
Texas parks officials want to buy Fairfield Lake State Park land after losing their lease
Texas parks officials said they are taking “all necessary steps” to purchase the land and save Fairfield Lake State Park from being turned into a luxury gated community and golf course.
Texas fisherman catches record-breaking, 207-pound alligator gar
A Texas fisherman just set a new record for Lake Corpus Christi after catching a 207-pound alligator gar, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Texas lake now fully infested with zebra mussels; video of ranch for sale on Gulf Coast; weekend rain
KSAT meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall this weekend, leading to possible flooding in low-lying roads, rivers and creeks.
Another Texas lake now fully infested with invasive zebra mussels
Invasive zebra mussels took over Hords Creek Lake in Coleman County within a month of first appearing there, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Seeing more snakes around town, or at the River Walk? TPWD says it’s no surprise 🐍
If you’ve noticed more snake sightings at the San Antonio River Walk or even in your neighborhood, it’s not uncommon for this time of year.
Texas to open 6 new state parks, including one near Boerne
At a time when Texas is booming with construction and traffic, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is working to protect the most beautiful parts of the state from development. Six of those sites, located across the Lone Star State, are dedicated to the public and will open as state parks within the next 12-15 years.
Texas State Parks announces first winner of photo contest; 3 more seasonally themed rounds in 2023
Jayanthi Murahari took the winning photo for winter’s “New Year, New Adventure” theme.
‘Zombie deer disease’ detected for first time in South Texas county
A fatal neurological disease known as “zombie deer disease” has been detected in a South Texas county for the first time, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Departments.
2 San Antonio lakes will be continuously stocked with catfish for the next 6 months
Grab your fishing gear because it’s almost time for catfish stocking season for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Neighborhood Fishin’ program.
Texas legislator files bill to save state park from being turned into multimillion-dollar homes, private golf course
Texas state officials are still trying to prevent a privately-owned property that contained a Texas state park from being turned into a multimillion-dollar private home community.
Swim, hike and tube at Texas state park just 45 minutes from downtown San Antonio
Guadalupe River State Park is one of the closest state parks to San Antonio — just a quick 45-minute drive north of downtown.
Texas game warden discovers 7-foot ‘pet’ alligator in woman’s backyard
Texas Parks And Wildlife Department discovered a seven-foot alligator in a woman’s backyard. She told game wardens it was her pet, but state law sees it differently.
10-foot alligator found on side of road in Atascosa County. ‘It was a heck of a sight,’ animal control chief says
When the Atascosa County Animal Control responded to a call on Thursday morning, they were met with a toothy and scaly surprise.
TPWD program awards grants to San Antonio-area organizations to promote recreation, conservation
Two programs in the San Antonio area will receive grants from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to help their communities connect with the outdoors.
Rabbit in Hill Country found with highly contagious disease that causes sudden death
The deadly Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 has moved eastward in Texas and was detected for the first time in the Hill Country.
Vintage photos show early days of Texas State Parks as it celebrates 100 years
The Texas State Parks system has grown into a network of scenic destinations and landmarks that attract millions of visitors each year, but vintage photos show it had humble beginnings.
Highly contagious rabbit disease that causes sudden death detected in Texas for first time this winter
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said two desert cottontail rabbits and one black-tailed jackrabbit in El Paso County tested positive for the disease.
These Texas State Parks in South, Central Texas are holding special events to celebrate 100 years in 2023
Texas State Parks is celebrating 100 years in 2023, and to commemorate the big anniversary parks are holding a variety of events throughout the year.
Entry to all Texas State Parks is free on Nov. 13 in honor of Veterans Day
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is offering free entry to all Texas State Parks on Nov. 13 in honor of veterans and active duty military.
More than 20,000 rainbow trout will be stocked in New Braunfels for anglers
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is set to kick off its annual rainbow trout stocking and more than 20,000 fish are expected to be stocked along the Canyon Tailrace of the Guadalupe River in the New Braunfels area.
Texas Parks and Wildlife issues precautions for hunters, handlers as bird flu detected again
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is asking hunters, wildlife rehabilitators and the public, in general, to be cautious when handling birds to help reduce the spread of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or HPIA.
Hiker dies after medical emergency on trail in Palo Duro Canyon State Park, TPWD says
A man has died while hiking in Palo Duro Canyon State Park, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Invasive Australian redclaw crayfish found in Texas; species can carry crayfish plague
Researchers in the Rio Grande Valley discovered an invasive crayfish that can have a negative effect on native species and can also carry the crayfish plague.
Texas Parks & Wildlife proposes hunting zones to help stop ‘zombie deer disease’
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department may add containment and surveillance zones to stem the spread of chronic wasting disease, or “zombie deer disease,” in South-Central Texas.
Galveston Island State Park reopens beach side with new campsites, hiking trails
The beach side of Galveston Island State Park reopened on Monday with new campsites and amenities — a renovation that was years in the making after Hurricane Ike damaged structures there in 2018.
Largemouth bass expected to be stocked in waterbodies across Texas starting in May
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will be stocking waterbodies across the state with bass between May and July.
Two San Antonio lakes will be regularly stocked with catfish this summer
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is about to start stocking Texas lakes with catfish as part of the Neighborhood Fishin’ program and two of those lakes are in San Antonio.
National Park Service makes an ‘unfortunate’ discovery at Southwest Texas lake: a new invasive mussel
The quagga mussel — a close relative of the zebra mussel that’s already invaded 33 state lakes — was detected in Texas for the first time.