May 27, 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) graduated its 68th Texas Game Warden and Texas State Park Police cadet class Friday morning during a ceremony at the Texas State Capitol. The class included 24 new Texas Game Wardens and four Texas … [Read more...] about 05-27 | TPWD Graduates 68th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police Cadet Class
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05-27 | Newly Acquired Silver Lake Ranch Becomes Texas’ Second Largest State Park
May 27, 2026 Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL AUSTIN—Texans will soon have a new place to explore the beauty of the Hill Country thanks to the acquisition of almost 54,000-acres in Edwards and Kinney counties. The property, which will become Silver Lake State Park, is Texas’ second largest state park … [Read more...] about 05-27 | Newly Acquired Silver Lake Ranch Becomes Texas’ Second Largest State Park
05-22 | Texas Game Wardens: Leave Risk at the Ramp this Memorial Day Weekend
May 22, 2026 Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL AUSTIN – With Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start to summer boating season, Texas Game Wardens are preparing for one of the busiest boating weekends of the year and reminding Texans and visitors alike to put safety first before heading out on … [Read more...] about 05-22 | Texas Game Wardens: Leave Risk at the Ramp this Memorial Day Weekend
05-21 | Renovation Delays Extends Closure of Abilene State Park’s Historic CCC-Era Pool
May 21, 2026 Media Contact: TPWD News, Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL ABILENE — Due to renovation delays, Abilene State Park’s historic Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)-era pool will remain closed until further notice. The pool, which was originally built in the 1930s by the CCC and previously refurbished in the 1980s, has … [Read more...] about 05-21 | Renovation Delays Extends Closure of Abilene State Park’s Historic CCC-Era Pool