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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 purchases 2,020 acres of land in Central Texas, laying groundwork for new state park
Texas Parks and Wildlife purchased a 2,020-acre property along the Colorado River in an effort to create a new 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.
Central Texas parks awarded millions in grants by state
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission recently approved nearly $31 million in grants toward creating and enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities in the state.
TPWD buys 2,020 acres for new state park, eyes more land
Texas' state parks system is about to get a little bigger. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has finalized the purchase of 2,020 acres near Colorado Bend State Park in the Texas Hill Country.
Central Texas parks to receive $1.64M in state funding
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved its largest grant package, and three local communities will receive more than $1.6 million.
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 state's natural spaces. Driving the news: The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has purchased 2,
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Grant funding to support Texas Independence Park project in College Station
The park will cover 68 acres on Rock Prairie Road. It will include a dog park, bike trails, and a disc golf course.
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 ...
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 ...
Officials pitch $40 million in restoration projects on Texas coast
Deepwater Horizon settlement funds could be used to restore almost 2,000 acres of marsh wetlands on the Texas Gulf coast ...
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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 ...
East Texas game warden receives statewide honor for dedication to conservation
His dedication to protecting natural resources shows his love for the outdoors and his sense of duty, the TPWD said.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approves nearly $40 million to improve local parks
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved $30.9 million in local park grants, this is a new record that will ...