Aug. 4, 2026 Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL Note: This item is more than a month old. Please take the publication date into consideration for any date references.AUSTIN— Entries are open for the 30th year of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Big Time Texas Hunts (BTTH), offering some of … [Read more...] about 08-04 | Big Time Texas Hunts Kicks Off 30th Year of Conservation Fundraising
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09-03 | Don’t Let a Bad Decision Sink Your Labor Day Weekend, Texas Game Wardens Urge Boating Safety
Sept. 3, 2026 Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL AUSTIN — Summer isn’t giving up without a fight in Texas. With hot temperatures continuing into Labor Day weekend, lakes, rivers and coastal waters offer a welcome place to cool off. As you enjoy them, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds … [Read more...] about 09-03 | Don’t Let a Bad Decision Sink Your Labor Day Weekend, Texas Game Wardens Urge Boating Safety
09-02 | Texas State Parks to Host Veteran Ruck Hikes Throughout September
Sept. 2, 2026 Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL AUSTIN – More than 20 Texas State Parks will be hosting Veteran Mental Health Awareness Ruck Hikes throughout the month of September, which is also Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Community members, veterans and their families alike are welcome to … [Read more...] about 09-02 | Texas State Parks to Host Veteran Ruck Hikes Throughout September
09-01 | Fort Phantom Hill Lake Zebra Mussel Status Elevated to ‘Infested’
Sept. 1, 2026 Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL AUSTIN – Following additional monitoring, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has determined that the invasive zebra mussel population status in Fort Phantom Hill, near Abilene, should be elevated to fully ‘infested.’ This designation signifies that … [Read more...] about 09-01 | Fort Phantom Hill Lake Zebra Mussel Status Elevated to ‘Infested’