Austin Energy is setting up the Zilker Holiday Tree in Zilker Park, aiming to illuminate the 155-foot structure with LEDs for a lighting event on November 27th.

The article discusses Texas's promising deer hunting season, with plentiful deer due to favorable weather conditions, and highlights new carcass disposal regulations as well as the importance of testing for Chronic Wasting Disease.

Austin's Oakwood Cemetery offers a virtual tour online, providing historical insights and stories, while also hosting in-person haunted tours for Halloween.

The Oakwood Legacy Project in Austin digitizes the history of communities of color, creating a 3D cemetery model, auditing burial records, and developing interactive exhibits.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's survey shows increased quail populations, promising a good hunting season starting October 26, due to improved habitats and weather.

Texas State Parks will offer free admission on November 3 to celebrate Texas State Parks Day, offering activities like wildlife watching and hiking, with reservation advice and a veterans' "Parkland Passports" initiative.

Tyler State Park in Texas opened a new headquarters that promises improved visitor services, including a streamlined check-in process and better park accessibility. The project was funded by the Sporting Goods Sales Tax.

Texas oyster season starts November 1 with limits due to low populations from environmental impacts; TPWD to open 10 of 28 areas to ensure sustainability.

Austin closes Lake Walter E. Long boat ramps indefinitely due to low water levels, affecting boaters but not canoe or kayak enthusiasts. The lake's water usage by the Decker Power Plant and infrastructure upgrades are factors in the closure.

The Texas waterfowl hunting season is looking favorable, with a 5% rise in duck numbers and an exceptional 55% increase for the American wigeon. Despite a delay due to warm weather, the season starts with special dates for certain groups.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife TV series is entering its 40th season, featuring a wide variety of stories on Texas' outdoors, conservation efforts, and natural heritage. The Emmy-winning show reaches audiences across multiple platforms.

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area in Texas grows by 630 acres, now totaling 1,980 acres, thanks to a 2019 voter-approved sales tax allocation for state parks.

Texas celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day, with TPWD emphasizing the contributions of hunters and anglers to conservation and the state's economy.