The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the East Foundation have partnered to recover the endangered ocelot population in South Texas through a collaborative conservation agreement.

Whole Earth Provision Co. initiates its annual fundraiser in April for Texas State Parks, offering special rewards for donations and coordinating with the Banff Film Festival to enhance park facilities and programs.

The City of Austin promotes London as a spring/summer travel destination, highlighting its dining, historical sites, shopping, and direct flights for Austinites.

A study by Texas State University finds that the number of dry springs in Texas has nearly tripled in the last 50 years due to overpumping and increased population.

Williamson County's Learn to Fish Day invites aspiring anglers to a hands-on fishing event on April 20 at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, with gear provided and no fees required.

Fredericksburg, Texas, is named the top family-friendly travel destination in the U.S. by Yelp, beating Napa Valley and showcasing the town's charming blend of leisure, heritage, and vineyards.

Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin identified a new crocodile ancestor, Garzapelta muelleri, from the Triassic period with extensive body armor.

The Duncan Neighborhood Park in Austin is celebrating its renovation with a ribbon-cutting event on April 13, featuring new amenities and a connection to the Shoal Creek Trail.

Texas bluebonnets are blooming alongside highways, with a peak in early to mid-April, thanks to TxDOT's wildflower program initiated in 1917. While the flowers make for popular photo ops, the public is advised to be cautious of snakes and insects.

An 18-foot troll sculpture, Malin, created by artist Thomas Dambo from recycled materials, has been unveiled at Austin's Pease Park, featuring a bowl for park wildlife to drink from.

Austin's historic Treaty Oak was recently vandalized with hacking wounds, with city arborists working to minimize further stress. Authorities say the damage is not fatal.

Reservations are now mandatory for day-use at three Travis County Parks during the April 8 solar eclipse, with cash-only fees and one reservation per vehicle rule in effect.

The TPWD invites public comment on proposed 2024-2025 hunting season changes, including modifications to bird and big game regulations, with opportunities for feedback online, by phone, email, or at a public meeting.