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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,
Texas Parks & Wildlife just bought 2,000 Hill Country acres for a new park
The land is right across the Colorado River from Colorado Bend State Park. The new park may be open in about two years.
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
Texas Parks and Wildlife purchased about 2,000 acres near Colorado Bend State Park in Burnet County, which will become a new state park. The property, shown in yellow, is across the Colorado River from the existing 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 spending $35 million to create new Hill Country state park north of San Antonio
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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 stat
What is the most-visited state park in Texas? Here’s the top 10 countdown for 2024
Across the Lone Star State, there are 85 state parks, natural areas and historic sites currently operated by the Texas Parks ...
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Texas will soon be getting a brand-new state park in the Hill Country
Outdoors enthusiasts in Texas can look forward to a new park to explore in the coming years: The Texas Parks and Wildlife ...
A Houston-area state park came in at No. 2 for most popular Texas First Day Hikes in 2025
For the third consecutive year, Texas state parks launched the new year by breaking historical participation numbers at First ...
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 ...
A giant largemouth bass hasn't been caught at Texas lake in 16 years—until now
A Texas lake quietly developing a reputation for producing huge largemouth bass is getting its time in the spotlight. On Sunday afternoon, Dylan Sorrells of Dallas reeled in a 13.64-pound largemouth ...
HOOKED ON EAST TEXAS: Texas Parks and Wildlife tries to lure more anglers into donating big bass data
TYLER, Texas — The 2025 Toyota ShareLunker bass collection season is underway, and this year Texas Parks and Wildlife is ...
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 ...
Vanishing habitats: The battle to preserve North Texas wildlife during development — and yes, it comes at a cost
The Langdons want to preserve wildlife habitats on their ranch, but it all comes at a price. GRANBURY, Texas — On Fall Creek ...