May 24—AUSTIN — As we approach Memorial Day and summertime, Texans throughout the state will head to the water for fun and recreation. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department urges boaters and paddlers who enjoy the waterways to do their part to protect the Texas lakes we love from aquatic invasive species. “Memorial Day weekend […]
AUSTIN (KXAN)- A new state park is coming after Space-X made a deal with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Elon Musk’s space company will get 43 “noncontiguous acres” from Boca Chica State Park, according to a press release from Texas Parks and Wildlife. Space-X worked out a deal with TPWD. Elon Musk’s rocket company […]
Feb. 16—The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has announce an initiative to increase accessibility in the outdoors for all Texans. Working with WT Group, an engineering consulting group, the agency engaged in a comprehensive accessibility evaluation resulting in an Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan that will substantially improve access and communication efforts. Throughout the […]
Feb. 6—AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) on Tuesday announced an initiative that will increase accessibility in the outdoors for all Texans. Working with WT Group, an engineering consulting group, the agency engaged in a comprehensive accessibility evaluation resulting in an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan that will substantially improve access […]
Jan. 25—Only have a minute? Listen instead A resolution to approve a land swap between SpaceX and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in Cameron County was withdrawn from the agenda of the TPWD Commission’s Jan. 25 regular meeting in Austin. The commission was to have held a public hearing and vote on a proposal […]
Jan. 24—Only have a minute? Listen instead The Sierra Club is urging the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to delay a vote Thursday on a proposed land swap SpaceX has requested involving its Starbase production and testing complex at Boca Chica. The company wants 43 acres of Boca Chica State Park to “expand its operational […]