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Applications Open for 70th TPWD Law Enforcement Cadet Class

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has begun accepting applications for the 70th Law Enforcement Cadet Class. The application period will close Dec. 31, 2026. The cadet class is ...
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New World Screwworm Detected in Hunter-Harvested Elk in Pecos County

AUSTIN — On Oct. 21, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of a detection of New World screwworm (NWS) in a hunter-harvested female elk in Pecos County. A sample was ...
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2026 Fall Foliage Color Report

We are starting to see some color changes throughout the park. Our maples are still mostly green, but some have started to show a slight color change. Some of our walnut trees are turning red, while ...
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Quail Surveys Indicate Another Quality Hunting Season on the Horizon

AUSTIN – Quail season kicks off Nov. 1, and the annual Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) roadside survey signaled good population numbers going into opening day. Good habitat conditions, ...