The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved more than $21.2 million in local parks grants, setting a new record for ...

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For the fourth straight year, Texas state Parks kicked off the new year by breaking historical participation numbers at First ...

This tucked-away Texas park delivers dramatic canyon scenery, roaming bison herds, scenic hiking trails, peaceful camping, ...

SAN ANTONIO – Want to start the New Year off with a fresh start? Starting on Wednesday night, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is hosting its annual First Day Hike at a Texas State Park.

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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has awarded grant funds to four Texas Panhandle parks for improvement projects.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- On November 2, Texas will offer free admission to all 89 state parks. In honor of Texas State Parks Day, Texans can enjoy day-use activities like hiking, park programs, biking ...

Texas is poised to make the second-largest acquisition of parkland in its history this week under an ambitious program that seeks pull the state up from the bottom tier when it comes to state-owned ...

DALLAS — All 85 of Texas's state Parks will be free for visitors on Nov. 2, the agency announced. On Nov. 2 the state will forgo the $8 entry fee charged at the state's parks in honor of Texas State ...

Among the communities being awarded funding are several Central Texas cities.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has awarded a total of $638,659 in grants to help improve community parks in cities across East Texas. The cities of Center, Daingerfield, ...