May 5, 2014

Texas State-Fish Art Contest Announces 2014 Winners

ATHENS—The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, headquarters for the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s State-Fish Art Contest, has announced the Texas division winners for 2014.

April 29, 2014

Toyota Texas Bass Classic Brings Big Benefits to TPWD, Local Economy, Lake Fork Fishery

ATHENS—The Toyota Texas Bass Classic (TTBC) world championship bass tournament will return to Lake Fork May 9—11, 2014.

Treat Mom to a Picnic this Mother’s Day at a Texas State Park

AUSTIN—Plan a picnic and let mom relax at your favorite state park this Mother’s Day, May 11.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration May 3 at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS—The Athens community will celebrate the joint heritage of Texas and Mexico with a day of dance, food and fishing at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center on Saturday, May 3.

April 17, 2014

Davis Mountains State Park to Host Open House

FORT DAVIS – Davis Mountains State Park will be showcasing recent improvements and offering free admission to enjoy a host of special activities at an Open House on April 25-26.

April 2, 2014

Whole Earth Provision Co. Hosts Two Funding Events for Texas State Parks

AUSTIN – Whole Earth Provision Co. is once again stepping up to support Texas State Parks.  For the third year in a row, this Texas-based travel, adventure and nature store will host two great events and donate the proceeds to help with state park day-to-day operational expenses and enhanced visitor programs.

March 28, 2014

Texas State Parks Welcoming Spring Blooms

AUSTIN – Fields of bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush, redbuds aglow with blossoms the color of rose’ wine and desert cacti and yuccas sporting delicate, colorful blooms confirm that spring is hitting its stride throughout Texas.

March 27, 2014

5-Fish Seatrout Bag Limit, Guadalupe River Trout Conservation Rules Adopted

AUSTIN — Expansion into the Texas coastal bend of special harvest regulations on spotted seatrout, and harvest modifications to the state’s only year-round freshwater trout fishery have been approved by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission.

March 21, 2014

Athens Eggfest 2014 Set for April 12 at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS—The fourth annual Athens Eggfest is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC).

March 20, 2014

Migrate to a Texas State Park This April and Go Birding

AUSTIN— Grab your family and friends this April and go birding as spring migration begins throughout your favorite Texas State Parks.