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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.
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.
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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.
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 ...
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.
‘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.
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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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Texas budget writers prioritize border security, education funding in initial drafts
House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 1, Jan. 22. The proposals include billions of dollars for border security, property tax cuts, ...
Central Texas emergency officials respond to dozens of crashes Tuesday
AUSTIN (KXAN)— Officers and emergency staff across Central Texas said they’ve been responding to dozens of crashes since ...
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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Texas Senate committee advances $1B plan to send state funds to private schools
The education savings account package is the first bill to be sent to the Senate floor this year, reflecting urgency from Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to pass the legislation after ...