Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department will host a public hearing on the annual public hunting permit program at Twin Buttes Reservoir on April 18 at the McNease Convention Center.

GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — A 371-foot former cargo vessel named for a mythical sea monster has become an artificial reef in the Gulf of Mexico off Texas.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Experts say the algae bloom known as red tide has been found along parts of South Texas.

The upcoming hunting seasons may still be months away, but it’s never too early to start making plans and with the Big Time Texas Hunts program that process can begin immediately.

Find everything you need to know about your favorite freshwater fish in the new Texas Fishing Guide section of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine’s mobile app. The app, available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play, makes it easy for anglers to explore their favorite species. ...

Next month, hundreds of birders will flock to the coast, forests, prairies and mountains of Texas to compete in the nation’s biggest, longest and wildest bird watching tournament.

Go from everyday to getaway this spring with the new Texas State Parks Official Guide mobile app.

Anyone who’s ever wanted to be a park ranger or wondered about the inner workings of a Texas state park could consider enrolling in the third annual Citizen’s Park Ranger Academy, offered this spring in North Texas by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.