All posts tagged "Texas Parks and Wildlife"
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Jenny Webster Jurica | September 12, 2017
Alien-Like Pink Bubble Masses Invade Post-Harvey Houston
Residents in many flooded Houston neighborhoods are finding pink bubble masses near their homes. These are the eggs...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | August 28, 2017
The Fate of Goose Island State Park’s Famous Oak Tree After Harvey
Goose Island State Park is home to one of the oldest oak trees in the U.S. Said to...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | August 18, 2017
‘Wild Texas’ Film Tour: Coming To a City Near You
"Wild Texas" is a series of short films highlighting the diversity of wildlife in Texas. Filmmaker, Ben Masters...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | August 15, 2017
What To Do if You See an Alligator Near Your Home
As the population of Texas grows, more people are seeing alligators in their neighborhoods, sometimes in very urban...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | August 8, 2017
Painted Rocks Are Rocking the Boat in Texas State Parks
Texas Parks and Wildlife is urging people to stop leaving well-intended painted rocks in state parks. They can...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | August 7, 2017
10 Facts About Turkey Vultures That Might Surprise (and Totally Disgust) You
Turkey vultures are interesting and often misunderstood creatures. Yes, they have some disgusting habits, but they are an...
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THC Staff | August 3, 2017
TPWD Wants People to Know the Viral Photo of a Shark in a Texas Lake is Fake
Don't worry, you won't be hanging out with a shark if you head to Lake Brownwood.
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Spring Sault | July 31, 2017
Woman Witnessed With Fawn on a Leash at The Alamo
Not realizing that what she was doing was illegal, a woman with a fawn on a dog leash...
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Spring Sault | July 6, 2017
Pyramids Sunk into Gulf of Mexico Form Artificial Reef for Fish Study
To bolster the red snapper population, and thereby positively affect all others, the Friends of RGV Reef backed...
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MarLee Berry | July 1, 2017
Rescuing Fawns: The Best Action Might Be No Action at All
The summer months are upon us, and as people flock to the great outdoors, the likelihood of a...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | June 30, 2017
What Could Be Scarier Than a Tarantula? A Tarantula Hawk!
Many people are scared of tarantulas, but a lesser-known predator of the tarantula, the tarantula hawk wasp, is...
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Spring Sault | June 28, 2017
Private Ranch Privileges Available to Those Traveling the Texas Wildlife Trails
By following some of the Heart of Texas Wildlife Trails, visitors and travelers now have the opportunity to...
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Spring Sault | June 28, 2017
Heart of Texas Wildlife Trails Give Texas Travelers an Insider’s Look at the Lone Star State
A joint effort between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Department of Transportation, these maps...
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THC Staff | June 16, 2017
TPWD Confirms that Canyon Lake is Infested with Zebra Mussels
Zebra mussels have officially spread to another Texas lake.
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Sonia Ramirez | June 16, 2017
Reintroducing the Horned Lizard Into the Hill Country
A familiar sight among the landscapes of the Texas Hill Country was the horned lizard.
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Brandee Brantly | June 12, 2017
Texas Parks & Wildlife Announces Free Fishing in State Parks
Texas Department of Wildlife offers an awesome year-round program that allows anyone who pays to enter any Texas...
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Spring Sault | June 7, 2017
Experience the Joy of a Summer Vacation of Camping in Texas
If a week in an expensive hotel or motel doesn't strike you as a dream summer vacation with...
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Spring Sault | May 31, 2017
Palo Duro Canyon State Park: Natural Beauty and Natural Ability to Lift Your Spirits
Believed to have natural powers by the first inhabitants of the area, Palo Duro Canyon State Park is...
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Jenny Webster Jurica | May 24, 2017
Does That Fawn in Your Yard REALLY Need Your Help?
If you see a fawn without its mother, how do you know if it needs your help? Here's...
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Spring Sault | May 8, 2017
‘Building a Brighter Future’ Unveils Texas State Park Beauty Resulting from Responsible Use of Public Funds
Showcasing all of the beauty and amazing backdrops that can be had for family or individual enjoyment at...