TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

Areas of the Texas Gulf Coast are seeing blooms of the algae, which can make people sick and kill fish.

A fatal neurological disease among deer has been detected in the Hill Country ahead of the fall hunting season.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department began the legal process of eminent domain to seize the former state park and save it from being turned into an upscale subdivision. The agency had offered a Dallas-based developer $103 million for it.

Newly discovered dinosaur tracks are visible once again at a Texas state park after two years of excessive drought.

Looks can be deceiving when it comes to these two blue jellyfish you may find on a South Texas seashore.

Todd Interests, which plans to turn the former park into a high-end subdivision, has a week left to respond to the state’s final offer for the property.

If you’ve been to Canyon Lake recently you might have noticed some green stuff floating on the lake’s surface — turns out it is an aquatic plant called hydrilla.

Here at KSAT, we’ve been reporting on the effects on waterways due to the lack of rain.

The RACA Program has opened two new river access sites in hopes of helping people enjoy the rivers stress free.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is launching a new campaign to help educate the public about a fatal neurological disease among deer known as Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD.

Some beachgoers have posted images of some cool creatures that have been spotted more frequently than usual this month — starfish.

A fatal neurological disease known as “zombie deer disease” has been detected in more animals in Frio and Zavala counties, southwest of San Antonio.

The Honey Creek State Natural Area in Spring Branch has grown by 515 acres, thanks to a $25 million acquisition that protects the area amid the commercial and residential development boom.

The Honey Creek State Natural Area in Spring Branch has grown by 515 acres, thanks to a $25 million acquisition that protects the area amid the commercial and residential development boom.

TPWD is asking visitors to stay safe and hydrated during the summer heat, as temperatures have been exceeding 100 degrees.

A couple walking along a Texas beach came across a sea of shock Friday morning after finding thousands of dead fish washed up along the shore.

The developer who purchased a 5,025-acre property in Freestone County, which also happens to contain a state park, is calling out Texas legislators for the recent condemnation talks that could allow the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to take back control of the hotly contested land.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously voted to authorize Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) executive director to take all necessary steps to purchase approximately 5,000 acres in Freestone County including Fairfield Lake State Park, according to a press release.

Texas parks officials said they are taking “all necessary steps” to purchase the land and save Fairfield Lake State Park from being turned into a luxury gated community and golf course.

A Texas fisherman just set a new record for Lake Corpus Christi after catching a 207-pound alligator gar, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Every year on the first Saturday in June, anyone can fish recreationally without a license in Texas.

KSAT meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall this weekend, leading to possible flooding in low-lying roads, rivers and creeks.

Invasive zebra mussels took over Hords Creek Lake in Coleman County within a month of first appearing there, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

If you’ve noticed more snake sightings at the San Antonio River Walk or even in your neighborhood, it’s not uncommon for this time of year.

At a time when Texas is booming with construction and traffic, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is working to protect the most beautiful parts of the state from development. Six of those sites, located across the Lone Star State, are dedicated to the public and will open as state parks within the next 12-15 years.

Jayanthi Murahari took the winning photo for winter’s “New Year, New Adventure” theme.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is asking people to do one simple task to help migrating birds: Turn off your lights.

A fatal neurological disease known as “zombie deer disease” has been detected in a South Texas county for the first time, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Departments.

People who see young animals alone in the wild and assume they’re “abandoned” by their mothers should refrain from handling them.

Grab your fishing gear because it’s almost time for catfish stocking season for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Neighborhood Fishin’ program.

Be wary when you’re enjoying the outdoors because snake sightings increase every year as the weather warms up.

Texas state officials are still trying to prevent a privately-owned property that contained a Texas state park from being turned into a multimillion-dollar private home community.

Guadalupe River State Park is one of the closest state parks to San Antonio — just a quick 45-minute drive north of downtown.

Texas Parks And Wildlife Department discovered a seven-foot alligator in a woman’s backyard. She told game wardens it was her pet, but state law sees it differently.

When the Atascosa County Animal Control responded to a call on Thursday morning, they were met with a toothy and scaly surprise.

Two programs in the San Antonio area will receive grants from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to help their communities connect with the outdoors.

The deadly Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 has moved eastward in Texas and was detected for the first time in the Hill Country.

The Texas State Parks system has grown into a network of scenic destinations and landmarks that attract millions of visitors each year, but vintage photos show it had humble beginnings.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said two desert cottontail rabbits and one black-tailed jackrabbit in El Paso County tested positive for the disease.

Texas State Parks is celebrating 100 years in 2023, and to commemorate the big anniversary parks are holding a variety of events throughout the year.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will reopen saltwater fishing on the coast.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is kicking off holiday festivities at several state parks this week.

Thousands of rainbow trout will be stocked in lakes and ponds around San Antonio this winter. Here's where to cast your line.

The “peak” fall foliage season has finally reached the Lone Star State.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is offering free entry to all Texas State Parks on Nov. 13 in honor of veterans and active duty military.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is set to kick off its annual rainbow trout stocking and more than 20,000 fish are expected to be stocked along the Canyon Tailrace of the Guadalupe River in the New Braunfels area.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding state park visitors to leave no trace, including putting those rocks down.

If you’ve caught any black-marked bass, you may be able to cash in on it.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is asking hunters, wildlife rehabilitators and the public, in general, to be cautious when handling birds to help reduce the spread of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or HPIA.

River otters have been spotted in Spring Branch, something Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials call “fairly rare.”

A man has died while hiking in Palo Duro Canyon State Park, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

The highly infectious Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), also known as zombie deer disease, has been discovered in the Texas Hill Country.

Two popular fishing spots in San Antonio are going to be restocked with catfish ahead of Labor Day weekend.

Another Texas lake is now considered “fully infested” with zebra mussels.

New dinosaur tracks were discovered at a Texas state park last week after a year of excessive drought.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces the opening of a new paddling trail at Toledo Bend Reservoir on Patroon Bayou.

Researchers in the Rio Grande Valley discovered an invasive crayfish that can have a negative effect on native species and can also carry the crayfish plague.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department may add containment and surveillance zones to stem the spread of chronic wasting disease, or “zombie deer disease,” in South-Central Texas.

Honey Creek Spring Ranch is regarded as an area of ecological importance and is home to endangered to threatened species.

A fish kill was reported to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department last week in Port Aransas.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is offering tips to help people stay safe on trails in the heat.

The beach side of Galveston Island State Park reopened on Monday with new campsites and amenities — a renovation that was years in the making after Hurricane Ike damaged structures there in 2018.

Every year on the first Saturday in June, anyone can fish recreationally without a license in Texas.

Invasive species pose a significant threat to Texas lakes.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will be stocking waterbodies across the state with bass between May and July.

A month after the avian flu was first detected in Texas in a commercial flock of pheasants, the state has its first confirmed case in a wild bird.

Texas Game Wardens discovered a massive amount of shark fins at a San Antonio seafood establishment on Wednesday.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is about to start stocking Texas lakes with catfish as part of the Neighborhood Fishin’ program and two of those lakes are in San Antonio.

If you’re hanging out outside as the weather starts to warm up you might encounter some slithery friends.

Honey Creek Spring Ranch is regarded as an area of ecological importance and is home to endangered to threatened species.

The quagga mussel — a close relative of the zebra mussel that’s already invaded 33 state lakes — was detected in Texas for the first time.

The lizard’s fragility has been recognized since at least 1977, when the state officially classified horny toads as threatened. The growing sprawl of Texas cities wiped away large swaths of habitat.

The wildlife stories are bigger in Texas, too.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials drove a giant Virginia Pine tree to Austin Monday morning for display at the state Capitol.

A hiker at Palo Duro Canyon State Park had to be rescued over the weekend after she ventured off a trail and became trapped on a cliff edge, park authorities said.

A man in Montgomery County was busted in August for illegally capturing and keeping an alligator and several invasive and endangered species at his home.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will stock 20,331 rainbow trout in the Canyon Tailrace portion of the Guadalupe River over the course of three months starting Dec. 3.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is alerting the public to the dangers of discarded fishing line due to the issues it causes, not just for the environment, but for wildlife.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is expected to stock roughly thousands of rainbow trout in two San Antonio lakes on Nov. 24 as part of the Neighborhood Fishin’ program.

A portion of “one of the largest remaining tracts of unspoiled coastal prairie” in Texas is in the works to become a state park, someday.

Texas might be getting some love from the fishing community after an angler who lives in Johnson City reeled in a potential world record blue catfish.

We know it’s the spooky season but a tongue-eating parasite is apparently a real thing and it was recently found inside a fish at Galveston Island State Park.

The largest private lake in Texas is officially for sale and it sits on a property that also includes a state park.

In Central Texas, the "peak" season for fall foliage is mid-November

In a rare move, the U.S. government is giving up hope of finding 23 species, including one from San Marcos.

A “unique” and popular feature at Lost Maples State Natural Area that goes back thousands of years was recently tagged with graffiti, park officials said.

A few Texas State Parks along the coastal areas have temporarily closed due to Tropical Storm Nicholas, which is expected to make landfall on Monday afternoon.

It was a special sighting for one Hill Country homeowner who spotted an albino western diamondback rattlesnake on his property recently.

Crews are still searching for a dolphin in Aransas Bay that needs rescuing after being tangled in crab trap line, according to the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network.

Did you know there are animals known as shrimp eels and that they’re actually super common along the Texas coast?

Over 25 alligator snapping turtles were released back into the East Texas wild after they were seized in an illegal trafficking attempt in 2016, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Keep an eye out for porcupines! According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, these prickly creatures are expanding to new areas across Texas.

If you pass by a squirrel that is face down and sprawled out on the ground, don’t panic. Texas Parks and Wildlife officials say they’re “splooting,” and it’s normal.

A man from El Paso who was found unresponsive in Balmorhea State Park’s spring-fed swimming pool has been pronounced dead, according to reports.

Silver carp, an invasive species that have the potential to devastate local ecosystems and “cause significant changes in native fish populations” through competition for food, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wants boaters heading to the state’s lakes or rivers for the weekend to do their part keeping them free of invasive species.

Recently, a homeowner in the Kingsland area shared a photo to social media showing a float her family keeps in the water at Lake LBJ that’s completely covered in zebra mussels.

Editor’s note: We have been told by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department that CWD is not commonly referred to as ‘Zombie Deer Disease’ despite multiple reports from other outlets. We have reached out to the CDC for further information as well and will update this story with further details.