/tags/texas-parks-wildlife-department Texas Parks & Wildlife Department en-US Copyright Fri, 16 May 2025 18:03:08 GMT /texas-news/2025-05-16/state-parks-add-track-wheelchairs-to-help-people-explore-things-theyve-never-explored-before The all-terrain chairs are available for free with a reservation. Fri, 16 May 2025 18:03:08 GMT /texas-news/2025-05-16/state-parks-add-track-wheelchairs-to-help-people-explore-things-theyve-never-explored-before Rhonda Fanning | Texas Standard , David Brown | Texas Standard /texas-news/2025-03-10/xtx-trail-creator-intends-to-reveal-a-hidden-texas-to-the-adventurous Trail creator Charlie Gandy says the X-Tx will reveal parts of the Lone Star State that most Texans have never seen. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:31:33 GMT /texas-news/2025-03-10/xtx-trail-creator-intends-to-reveal-a-hidden-texas-to-the-adventurous Jack Morgan /environment-nature/2025-02-13/coyotes-in-dallas-irving-fort-worth-north-texas-mating-season Concern over coyote overpopulation were raised at a recent Irving City Council meeting. Texas Parks and Wildlife officials said coyote sightings occur more during their mating season and in the winter, when there's less vegetation. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:44:23 GMT /environment-nature/2025-02-13/coyotes-in-dallas-irving-fort-worth-north-texas-mating-season Megan Cardona /texas-news/2025-01-24/new-areas-at-enchanted-rock-could-open-as-soon-as-this-fall-after-park-more-than-doubles-in-size The park expanded by 3,073 acres at a time when officials say people are going to Texas parks more than ever before. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:00:00 GMT /texas-news/2025-01-24/new-areas-at-enchanted-rock-could-open-as-soon-as-this-fall-after-park-more-than-doubles-in-size Maya Fawaz /texas-news/2025-01-10/bird-flu-has-reached-austins-wildlife-heres-what-you-need-to-know Local health authorities recommend caution when dealing with wild birds, poultry and cattle. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:04:36 GMT /texas-news/2025-01-10/bird-flu-has-reached-austins-wildlife-heres-what-you-need-to-know Olivia Aldridge /arts-culture/2024-12-26/take-a-hike-kick-off-the-new-year-with-first-day-hikes-at-state-parks-in-texas Take part in First Day Hikes from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Here are some ideas within a couple of hours of Dallas-Fort Worth Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-12-26/take-a-hike-kick-off-the-new-year-with-first-day-hikes-at-state-parks-in-texas Alyson Rodriguez | The Dallas Morning News /environment-nature/2024-11-07/crawford-memorial-park-dallas-grant-texas-parks-wildlife The grant money will go toward the first phase of a comprehensive improvement project to enhance the park's offerings for the East Dallas community. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:36:07 GMT /environment-nature/2024-11-07/crawford-memorial-park-dallas-grant-texas-parks-wildlife Megan Cardona /texas-news/2024-09-26/texas-buys-630-acres-to-expand-enchanted-rock The popular Hill Country landmark is growing. The new area will increase the overall biodiversity of the park with a creek and some small ponds. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:04:46 GMT /texas-news/2024-09-26/texas-buys-630-acres-to-expand-enchanted-rock Maya Fawaz /environment-nature/2024-09-04/dove-hunting-season-texas-rules-regulations-tips Texas wildlife experts say hunting the birds is important for population control — and they have some tips before you get out in the field. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:22:05 GMT /environment-nature/2024-09-04/dove-hunting-season-texas-rules-regulations-tips Toluwani Osibamowo /news/2024-07-12/coppell-issues-warning-spotted-alligator-north-texas City officials are warning residents after an alligator was spotted earlier this week. Wildlife experts say as North Texas cities grow, encounters with these reptiles will happen more often. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-07-12/coppell-issues-warning-spotted-alligator-north-texas Penelope Rivera