Texas state parks are known for their hiking trails ... oryx — a type of antelope native to Africa and the Middle East — and other “exotic ungulates,” or hooved mammals.

Our reporter, Anthony, set out to explore the top hiking trails in Texas, sharing tips on how to prepare and where to stay.

Located east of El Paso, and roughly between Franklin ... National Parks have their share of desert scenery, some of Texas's ...

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The birds are prevalent around East Texas bodies of water and Skeen said there have been several reports of sightings in the ...

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area will double in size thanks to the state's purchase of more than 3,000 adjacent acres.(Texas Parks and Wildlife Department) One of the most popular state parks in ...

Newsweek contacted Texas Governor Greg Abbott for comment on Wednesday via email outside of regular office hours. As of January 2025, the TPWD managed 89 state parks, natural areas and historic ...

Photo by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Wildlife officials said they pulled a “rarity” from an East Texas bay that hadn’t been spotted in decades. The Texas Parks and Wildlife’s ...

This property will double the amount of publicly available land at one of Texas’ most popular state parks. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) purchased the property for $43 million.