Funding Texas' Parks and Wildlife: No Walk Through the Park

Parks may finally get more funding, but advocates are wary of shifting some assets to the Texas Historical Commission

"...Texas' parks last week came one step closer to seeing..."

May 8, 2007 News Post by Daniel Mottola

SpaceX May Get Chunk of Boca Chica State Park From Texas Parks and Wildlife

Swapping 43 acres of public beach for 477 of wildlife refuge

"...Looks like Elon Musk is attempting to add some Texas beachfront property to his empire...."

Jan. 18, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Texas Parks in Harm's Way

New report sounds alarm that Texas parks are being financially starved, warns that many of the state's open spaces and parks are under immediate threat

"...to seek peace of mind and reconnect with nature – whether at Austin's Barton Springs or in a park..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Texas Parks Get Drilled

Sierra Club files suit over Bush loosening of oil-and- gas rules

"...on drilling for oil and natural gas under national parks – including here in Texas, at places like Padre..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Day Trips: Texas State Parks

Celebrating 100 years of Texas parks and the contributions of Civilian Conservation Corps

"...The Civilian Conservation Corps built the foundation of the Texas parks system. As Texas State Parks celebrate their 100th..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Temporary, But Indefinite: Texas State Parks Close Tonight

Governor orders closure to mitigate spread of COVID-19

"...So far in the ongoing coronavirus crisis, Texas’ state parks have stayed open, clocking in March 740,000..."

April 7, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Day Trips & Beyond: Texas Springs Under Threat

Visit these five watering holes while you can

"...Welcome to the best a Texas hot spell has to offer. It doesn’t get any..."

April 20, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

TribFest Recap: Can Texas Plan Properly for Droughts and Floods to Come?

Are we "thinking as preciously about water as we can"?

"...the first question from Kiah Collier, reporter for The Texas Tribune and ProPublica and moderator of the “Parched” panel..."

Sept. 25, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Bell Blasts Perry for Underfunded Parks

Crisis predates current administration, but Dem says guv could have prodded Lege

"...same parental neglect as every other state-owned park across Texas, and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Bell has made the..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Preserving Planet Texas

Outdoor-loving Texans can thank the federal government for requiring the state to firm up its state parks planning over the next decade.

"...for requiring the state to firm up its state parks planning over the next decade. Last week the Texas..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Dan Oko

Dip, Sip, & ’Que: A Texas Trilogy

Day Trips on the best barbecue and swimming holes in Central Texas

"...Summertime in Texas goes better with the cooling effects of dipping your..."

June 30, 2016 Columns Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Salvaging Our Parks

Texas State Parks Advisory Committee releases list of recommendations for saving long-neglected state park system

"...bill that would have shored up funding for state parks drew little notice and died quietly in a House..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Water Parks, Swimming Holes, and More Options to Keep You Cool

Beat the heat with these H2Options

"...says you have to be miserable in these record-breaking Texas temperatures? Austin has an abundance of enjoyable outdoor water..."

July 18, 2018 Events Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

Parks, Wildlife, and Racism

Wardens recount longstanding, institutional discrimination against African-Americans at TP&W

"..."Who becomes a Texas game warden is decided at conception," said one veteran..."

Aug. 10, 2012 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Will Lege Rescue Starving State Parks?

Legislators claim help is on way for suffering parks system

"...Texas is among the nation's Top 5 fastest-growing states, but..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Explore the Natural Beauty of Texas at These Four State Parks

The best outdoor destinations near Austin are just a road trip away

"...make it easy to forget the 630,000-plus acres of Texas state parks and natural areas that lie only a..."

May 17, 2019 Features Feature by Beth Sullivan

Texas Should Really Care About Parks and Wildlife

"...decades since the Legislature has adequately funded our state parks. Even still, dedicated state employees (yes, they do exist!)..."

Feb. 21, 2007 Postmarks

Day Trips & Beyond: Texas Travel

A trip planner for the month of March

"...With the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s updated Great Texas Wildlife Trail..."

March 9, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Bat-Watching in Texas

Six places to watch the bats

"...one of the most beautiful spectacles of nature, and Texas has them in abundance...."

June 18, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Downtown Puzzle: Waller Creek’s Chain of Parks

What’s happened already with the ambitious park and trail project, and what might happen next

"...$230 million. Funds already accrued include $13 million in Parks & Recreation bonds approved by voters in 2012, some..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Day Trips: Texas State Bison Herd, Caprock Canyons State Park, Quitaque

Where the bison roam

"...The Texas state bison herd roams around Caprock Canyons State Park..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Parks and Rec Shocker: More Money

PARD to get its biggest budget bump in years

"...It's not exactly a windfall, but the Parks and Recreation Department could get its biggest funding boost..."

Aug. 31, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Parks Smoking Ban, More Up Thursday

No ifs, ands, or (37,000) butts: One smokin' council agenda

"...disappoint with a wooly, 139-item agenda this Thursday. A parks smoking ban, a Comp Plan, bond election love-in, and..."

Dec. 5, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Reptile Hunters Rattled Over Ban on 'Texas Tradition'

Feeling singled out, they're threatening to sue state over legislation banning roadside hunting of wild animals

"...state over what they call the destruction of a Texas tradition. The argument is over parts of House Bill..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Wildlife: Our Future to Broadcast on Texas PBS Stations

Four shorts spotlight the state's flora and fauna on Wednesday

"...PBS stations across Texas have teamed up with H-E-B to showcase Texas Wildlife:..."

Jan. 30, 2024 News Post by Miranda Garza

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...The Texas State Capitol is currently playing host to an impeachment..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

The Legendary Snow Monkeys of Texas

A brief open season on monkeys resulted in protections for them in the Lone Star State

"...two of them nursing mothers, had been shot dead – "blowed apart," according to the game warden called to..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Ed Baker

Best Central Texas Rivers to Paddle, Fish, Swim, or Tube

Explore the winding rivers and small towns of the Texas Hill Country

"...is surrounded by some of the finest rivers in Texas, a cooling antidote to this summer’s extreme heat...."

July 19, 2023 Travel Post by Leo Vernor

State Parks Feel Pinch

"...for a conservation license plate goes straight to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. While that program has actually..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...the newly announced list of authors for the 2016 Texas Book Festival. With 280 authors on board – among..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10     NEXT ›    34 »