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

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

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

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

Wasted Wildlife?

Are diseased elk imported to Texas a threat to Texas wildlife?

"...Eleven elk were recently imported to private ranches in Texas from a Colorado game farm that has reported a..."

Nov. 9, 2001 News Feature by Dan Oko

Lege Notes: Taser talk and more

Stories from under the pink granite dome

"...Worth Weekly, which suggested police were using Tasers frequently, and perhaps too casually, said Burnam assistant Doug Lewin. The..."

March 2, 2007 News Column

Texas' Cotton Boll

Farmers Fight Boll Weevil Program in Court

"...weevils than lawyers. But these days, they have both. And now they can't get rid of either one...."

Nov. 29, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

How to Keep Water in Central Texas

Long-range planning tries to cover multiple bases, but some say environment is left out

"...Every year brings more people to Central Texas, and with them more lawns to water, SUVs to..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Standing Rock’s Civil Disobedience Reaches West Texas

“It’s the Rio Grande. It’s sacred to many people."

"...a pipe yard on the west side of Alpine, Texas – until recently, a rare sight in this remote..."

Dec. 9, 2016 News Feature by Greg Harman

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

Travis, Hays County Get More Than $800,000 in Park Grants

Emerald Crown Trail will get a quarter of a million dollars

"...On May 23, Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission granted over $4.5 million for..."

May 29, 2024 News Post by Neha Kondaveeti

Devil's River Lives to See Another Day

TWPD Commission decision on natural area postponed

"...Area being traded for Devil’s River Ranch was made, Texas Parks And Wildlife Department announced they would be postponing..."

Nov. 9, 2010 News Post by Kelsey McNiel

A Shifting Landscape

Texas Parks & Wildlife at an organizational crossroads

"...At first glance, Andy Sansom doesn't necessarily strike one as the sort of..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Dan Oko

The Devil's River You Know

Sierra Club fears impact of state park swap

"...It’s almost 20,000 acres of lush, roughing-it hiking trails and camping grounds. Cacti speckle the remote site and a..."

Oct. 25, 2010 News Post by Kelsey McNiel

They're History

The Blue Genie boys -- those whimsical artists responsible for the armadillo-festooned entrance to Threadgill's World Headquarters, the guitar gal atop Fran's Hamburgers, and other mini-landmarks around Austin -- have been fun for the people who see them and fun for the people who made them. Making giant panels for the new Texas State History Museum, though, was a bit more than just that.

"...up the front face of the new Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at the corner of Martin Luther..."

April 27, 2001 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

School’s out and June is the beginning of summer fun

"...Taste your way through Texas and beyond this summer, sampling Cajun cuisine, Southern specialties,..."

June 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Fall events and news from all over Texas

"...It’s already time to think about Christmas shopping and where to take your annual holiday-card photo...."

Nov. 2, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Catch up on news from around Texas and travel destinations for fall

"...It’s time to get out and try some international food, dance at a music festival,..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Looking for Tony

Democrats are settling on Tony Sanchez as their next gubernatorial candidate before anyone has an idea who he is.

"...I know Tony," he says, drawing on his cigarette and exhaling quickly over his shoulder. "I knew his father,..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

United States Department of the Interior

Fish and Wildlife Service,

"...Mr. Dan Pearson Executive Director Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission P.O. Box 13087 Austin, Texas..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature

Nolan Ryan Pitching at Kinky Friedman?

The no-hitter king and the Jewish cowboy for ag commissioner

"...Texas is that nation's leading ranch state. One out of..."

Nov. 4, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Going Public

A new Sunset Commission report recommends opening Texas' public lands to use by the public as parkland.

"...makes so much sense that people slap their foreheads and say, "Duh. Of course we should do that." That's..."

May 19, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

From Owners Bench to Park Bench

Backhoe dealer gets to run Texas Parks and Wildlife.

"...Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Peter M. Holt, chairman and principal owner of the San Antonio Spurs, to become..."

July 5, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Counting Fish Tales

New Lady Bird Lake carp limits intended to protect bigger fish; increase interest by adding competitiveness

"...Time for hunters to double-check their calendars and make sure of bag limits: At its March 27..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry's Commissioners

TPW Commissioners promoted or appointed by Gov. Rick Perry

"...The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission consists of nine members appointed..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature

Greased Wheels?

"...than to see a beautiful park that our children and adults can go to and learn about the oil..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 28-Nov. 4

"...For more details and events, see Community Listings. Thursday28..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Column

Is The Interim Over Already?

Speaker Craddick hands out the interim committee appointments.

"...Dukes get two appointments on two groups – Medicaid, and Sporting Goods Sales Tax. But for you hardened lege..."

Sept. 27, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Birdshot Blunders

White House turns what could have been a forgivable hunting accident into suspicious cover-up, replete with excuses, denials, and, of course, no apologies

"...Lawyer – into a suspicious cover-up, replete with excuses and denials ... and no apologies. The good news is..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Pioneer Spirit

"...Gov. George W. Bush calls them longtime friends and colleagues, pals who are lending his presidential campaign a..."

July 30, 1999 News Feature

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