State Park, Texas and Hill Country

Texas Plans New 2,000 Acre State Park
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has purchased 2,020 acres of land in Burnet County, north-west of Austin, which it plans to use for a new state park. The land cost $35 million and was funded via money raised from sporting goods sales tax and a one-time funding appropriation, according to The Dallas Morning News.
Texas will soon be getting a brand-new state park in the Hill Country
Outdoors enthusiasts in Texas can look forward to a new park to explore in the coming years: The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recently purchased a 2000-plus acre tract of land in the Hill Country with the goal of turning it into a state park.
Texas spends $35M on 2,000 acres for new Hill Country state park
Texas Parks and Wildlife purchased about 2,000 acres near Colorado Bend State Park in Burnet County, which will become a new state park. The property, shown in yellow, is across the Colorado River from the existing park. State officials have finalized a $35 million deal for 2,020-acre tract that will be part a new Hill Country state park.
Texas purchases 2,020 acres of land in Central Texas, laying groundwork for new state park
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is planning to create a new state park in Central Texas using 2,020 acres it acquired in Burnet County. The property is situated along a two-mile stretch of the Colorado River across from Colorado Bend State Park,
Texas acquires 2,020 acres for a new state park in Burnet County
The property features rugged hills, diverse native habitats and 2 miles of riverfront approximately 10 miles upstream from Lake Buchanan.
Texas spending $35 million to create new Hill Country state park north of San Antonio
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Central Texas is about to get a new state park
A new state park in Central Texas is in the works. Why it matters: With so much of Texas property in private hands, the new park will be key to expanding public access to the stat
A giant largemouth bass hasn't been caught at Texas lake in 16 years—until now
A Texas lake quietly developing a reputation for producing huge largemouth bass is getting its time in the spotlight. On Sunday afternoon, Dylan Sorrells of Dallas reeled in a 13.64-pound largemouth ...
Texas commission awards $30.9M in grants to local park projects. Here’s what D-FW got
Fifty communities across the state, including Dallas and Fort Worth, were granted a total $30.9 million for local parks ...
Fort Worth Zoo receives $2 million grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife for renovations
The funds will be used to renovate the zoo’s Hall of Wonders exhibit, which is the center of conservation education at the ...
Vanishing habitats: The battle to preserve North Texas wildlife during development — and yes, it comes at a cost
The Langdons want to preserve wildlife habitats on their ranch, but it all comes at a price. GRANBURY, Texas — On Fall Creek ...
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Texas Parks & Wildlife, Parks & Rec vying for grant to improve Hans & Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge
City Council's meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28, one of the items on the docket will be potentially authorizing a grant ...
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New state wildlife leader calls landowner relationships a top priority
Cain says private landowners are the common denominator in his focus for the future. One of his main priorities is staying connected with the private sector and establishing good working relationships ...
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission recognizes Rusk County Game Warden
A Rusk County Game Warden was recognized by Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) Commission meeting in January for his ...
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Denton's first inclusive playground project gets a $750K bump from Texas Parks and Wildlife
Denton Parks and Recreation received a $750,000 non-urban outdoor grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, and ...