texas parks and wildlife

Texas is expanding public land with a new 2,850-acre wildlife management area that will offer hunting, hiking, wildlife viewing, and conservation opportunities for generations to come.

A 21-year-old hiker was airlifted to a Level 1 trauma center after falling 150 feet at Franklin Mountains State Park. The dramatic rescue involved a Black Hawk helicopter hoist after the hiker suffered an open leg fracture.

Texas wildlife just got a little more dramatic thanks to a Lago Vista deer who’s become famous for his full-on “emo era.”

Texas roadkill laws explained — can you keep what you hit? Learn about Texas roadkill rules, livestock laws, and driver liability after hitting wildlife.

A North Texas squirrel named Chunkosaurus Rex just won Fat Squirrel Week, proving everything’s bigger — and chonkier — in Texas.

A fierce mama hawk is dive-bombing folks in Pearland, Texas, and locals are ducking for cover

This Texas lake has been infested by an invasive mussel that spells nothing but disaster for the local aquatic ecosystem.

A man in Texas ended up in hot water after over 30 venomous snakes, meth, and drug paraphernalia were discovered at his apartment... right next to a local middle school.