These 26 new grant partnerships, totaling $1,953,461, will connect non-traditional audiences with TPWD sites, parks, programs and staff to engage communities in conservation and outdoor recreation throughout the state.
Anglers from the Inland Fisheries San Angelo District have recently made waves in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's (TPWD) ShareLunker program, submitting big-time catches.
The strong north winds associated with the front are bringing in wildfire smoke from the Panhandle, causing a smoky smell and hazy conditions. Residents may notice reduced visibility and a lingering haze throughout the morning.
Officials have directed nearly 5,000 residents in the Panhandle cities of Canadian, Fritch, and Glazier to shelter in place Tuesday as four separate wildfires ravage the region, consuming more than 250,000 acres.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for this afternoon across most of the Big Country and northwestern Concho Valley, signaling critical fire weather conditions. Additionally, the rest of West Central Texas falls under a Fire Danger Statement.
The Elite Angler distinction is a prestigious one-time achievement award for individuals who reel in trophy-class fish of five different species in either freshwater or saltwater categories.
As Texas braces for potentially record-breaking heat, authorities urge communities to conserve water and prepare for possible exacerbation of drought conditions in the coming months.
Despite these fluctuations, one constant remains: there is no precipitation in sight, exacerbating concerns about prolonged dry conditions and heightened fire risk across the region.
