Texas Buys Brewster Ranch Near Big Bend
The Texas General Land Office completed the purchase of the remaining 353,785-acre holding in Brewster County for $164.6 million.
Texas National Park News
For readers in Texas, this page covers visitation trends, conservation efforts, access policies, infrastructure and reservation systems. Reporting follows the management of these sites and the visitor experience they provide.
Recent news
November 5, 2026
Texas Opens Post Oak Ridge State Park to PublicThe 3,100-acre park spanning Burnet and Lampasas counties opened for public day use on Sept. 24.
October 31, 2026
Texas Foundation Acquires Land for New State ParkThe state will add a 650-acre property near Lake Palestine to its growing public park system.
October 29, 2026
Texas Expands Gulf Coast Artificial Reef NetworkState officials recently bolstered marine habitats off Port O'Connor using 400 tons of concrete railroad ties.
October 28, 2026
Texas State Parks to Offer Free Entry November 1The 4th Annual Texas State Parks Day will grant visitors free access to 85 state parks across the Lone Star State.
October 28, 2026
Texan by Nature Names 2026 Conservation HonoreesThe annual list recognizes twenty companies operating in Texas that demonstrate a commitment to environmental conservation.
October 27, 2026
H-E-B Product Line Raises $1 Million for Texas ParksThe Field & Future line funds conservation efforts across Texas wild places through ongoing customer contributions.
October 21, 2026
Texas Foundation Acquires Land for New State ParkThe Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation purchased a 650-acre ranch on Lake Palestine for future public use.
October 20, 2026
Texas Parks Host Annual Fat Squirrel Week CompetitionSixteen state parks are crowning the plumpest squirrel as winter preparations ramp up.
October 12, 2026
Texas State Park Time Capsule Reached Caddo LakeA massive, wood-and-bronze time capsule commemorating the Texas state park system has arrived at its latest destination.
October 1, 2026
Texas Foundation Purchased Ranch for New State ParkA 650-acre Henderson County property near Lake Palestine has been acquired to expand outdoor recreational access.
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This section follows federal park management, maintenance projects, recreation access and ecological preservation. Reporting reaches across the state, from the high desert to the gulf coast and the borders between. Large-scale weather events and seasonal heat frequently shape when and how visitors use these vast protected spaces. Resource management and balancing high visitor volume with habitat protection are the recurring themes found in these stories.