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Texas Parks and Wildlife is going on a spending spree to open new parks to the public, a welcome development in a state where ...

Texas is embarking on a major expansion of its state park system, fueled by a $1 billion Centennial Parks Conservation Fund ...

The beautiful Texas Hill Country is getting another state park, creating more opportunities for hikers, campers, and ...

Just down the road from Garner State Park, TPWD is working to open Bear Creek State Park, a 1,620-acre property with access ...

Schumacher Crossing is probably best known as a swimming hole for hot summer days, but its cypress, sycamore and Bur Oak ...

F rustrations have sparked after a popular amenity was terminated at the most-visited state park in Texas. On Sunday, November 2, the Friends of Garner State Park (F.O.G.) posted on Facebook the ...

Oct. 27 (UPI) --Rotund rodents from across the state of Texas competed in Texas Parks and Wildlife's inaugural Fat Squirrel Week, with a squirrel named Chunkosaurus Rex taking the top spot. Fat ...

Turns out, when Texans want to escape the city, they head to the same few spots — and they're not exactly secrets. Many know about the popular sites within the Texas State Parks system, like Enchanted ...

LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech junior kicker Stone Harrington and the Red Raider defensive line were recognized with Big 12 weekly awards Monday following a strong performance from both in a 35-11 ...

The Texas Longhorns visit Gainesville to play the Florida Gators for the first time since 1940 and their SEC opener provides an opportunity for a fourth straight win after they started the season with ...