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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 spends $35M on 2,000 acres for new Hill Country state 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 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 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,
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.
State buys 2,000 acres of land in Burnet County for new state park
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has purchased more than 2,000 acres of land in Burnet County for the creation of a new state park.
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Texas spending $35 million to create new Hill Country state park north of San Antonio
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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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To slow the spread of bird flu, Texas communities encouraged to remove birdbaths and feeders
If you have a backyard birdbath and feeder, it’s a good idea to take them down. That’s according to the Texas Parks and ...
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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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 ...