Central Texas is about to get a new state park
A new state park in Central Texas is in the works. Why it matters: With so much of Texas property in private hands, the new park will be key to expanding public access to the state's natural spaces. Driving the news: The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has purchased 2,
Texas acquires 2,020 acres for a new state park in Burnet County
BURNET COUNTY, Texas — We are one step closer to a new state park being developed in Central Texas. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) bought more than 2,000 acres in Burnet County along ...
Central Texas parks awarded millions in grants by state
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission recently approved nearly $31 million in grants toward creating and enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities in the state.
Texas Plans New 2,000 Acre State Park
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has purchased 2,020 acres of land in Burnet County, north-west of Austin, which it plans to use for a new state park. The land cost $35 million and was funded via money raised from sporting goods sales tax and a one-time funding appropriation,
TPWD buys 2,020 acres for new state park, eyes more land
Texas' state parks system is about to get a little bigger. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has finalized the purchase of 2,020 acres near Colorado Bend State Park in the Texas Hill Country.
Texas purchases 2,020 acres of land in Central Texas, laying groundwork for new state park
Texas Parks and Wildlife purchased a 2,020-acre property along the Colorado River in an effort to create a new state park.
‘Frozen in fear.’ YMCA employee choked and abused toddlers in Texas, lawsuit says
Innocent toddlers were severely mistreated and unsafely disciplined on multiple occasions,” the families’ attorney said.
Rise in flu and other illnesses forces some Central Texas school districts to close
As flu cases spike across the state and country, five Central Texas school districts have already cancelled school for the remainder of the week to contain it.
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Despite Central Texas community’s growth, it still doesn’t have a grocery store. What’s the holdup?
Del Valle, in Southeastern Travis County, is a food desert. Residents have been advocating for a grocery store for years.
H-E-B is tearing down a Central Texas store to make a bigger one
H-E-B wants to pave paradise and put up a parking lot. The Texas grocer is making plans in Dripping Springs, a city west of ...
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'What's stopping it from happening again?' | Federal grant freeze lifted, Central Texas non-profits still concerned
The recent lifting of a federal aid freeze has provided temporary relief to local nonprofits like the United Way of Central ...
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Central Texas school districts respond to threat of ICE raids
If the school district does get a visit from ICE, they will be treated like any other law enforcement agency. The district will ask for a badge or law enforcement ID. They will then contact a school ...
'Nation's Report Card' shows how Central Texas students are performing in reading and math
Eighth-grade students showed declines in both reading and math proficiency on the 2024 NAEP, also known as the Nation’s ...
Winter weather: Central Texas businesses, services affected by possible snow, ice
Businesses, organizations and government entities across Central Texas are making operational changes due to the arctic blast ...
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How could a federal funding freeze impact Central Texas nonprofits?
The funding comes from federal grants, which President Trump wants to pause via an executive order, which would freeze all ...
Did you feel it? 4.5 magnitude earthquake near San Antonio felt across Central Texas
San Antonians experienced an earthquake Wednesday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey. Here's what we know: The magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at 4.5 and occurred at ...