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May 20, 2026 Media Contact: TPWD News,  Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comment on a proposal for mandatory harvest reporting for mountain lions until May 27. Mountain lions are relatively uncommon, secretive animals that once roamed across the entire … [Read more...] about 05-20 | Public Input Sought on Proposed Changes to Mountain Lion Regulations

May 20, 2026 Media Contact: TPWD News,  Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL May 20, 1:30 P.M. — The missing woman was located around 9:30 a.m. and pronounced deceased by the Justice of the Peace. Our thoughts are with the woman’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. The Texas State Park Police will be taking the lead … [Read more...] about 05-20 | Official Media Statement: Missing Elderly Woman at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

May 19, 2026 Media Contact: TPWD News,  Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting a second round of public meetings in Waco and Burnet to gather feedback on the Public Use Plan for Post Oak Ridge State Park. This phase builds on the community engagement conducted in … [Read more...] about 05-19 | Public Meetings Scheduled in Central Texas June 3, 4 to Discuss Public Use Plan for Post Oak Ridge State Park

May 19, 2026 Media Contact: TPWD News,  Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL GALVESTON – Texas Game Wardens and partner agencies recovered the body of a missing kayaker in West Bay on Monday, May 18. The search began after two adult brothers launched kayaks in West Bay on the evening of Sunday, May 17. Neither was wearing a life … [Read more...] about 05-19 | Official Media Statement: Missing Kayaker Recovered from West Bay, May 18