Take “Prescription Nature” at Our Texas State Parks!
Oct06

Take “Prescription Nature” at Our Texas State Parks!

“Prescription Nature – How Cooper Lake State Park and Other Texas State Parks can Help Make You Happier and Healthier” by Steve Killian, Cooper Lake State Park Complex Superintendent As I wander through the post oak canopied forest on my four-mile Coyote Run Trail hike at Cooper Lake State Park, I’m taken with a sense of well-being and a release from my daily worries.  The multiple hues of green, the chattering of a...

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Cooper Lake State Park Announces Activites For January 2024
Jan03

Cooper Lake State Park Announces Activites For January 2024

January 3, 2024 – Press Release from Steve Killian, Cooper Lake State Park Superintedent Experience the Best of Winter at Cooper Lake State Park Cooper, Texas – Wintertime at Cooper Lake State Park brings very special opportunities for outdoor exploration. No mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers, and some of our other not so favorite animals are dormant so get out here and trop through the woods. January is the best month of the...

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Come Experience the Best of Fall at Cooper Lake State Park
Nov05

Come Experience the Best of Fall at Cooper Lake State Park

November 4, 2023 – Warm Campfires and Cool Colors – Come Experience the Best of Fall at Cooper Lake State Park Cooper, TX— As the autumn leaves turn to vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow, Cooper Lake State Park is welcoming visitors to experience the best of fall. The crisp, cool nights coupled with warm, sunny days have set the stage for what many consider the best time to camp in Texas. These ideal conditions foster the...

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Give Back to a Park you LOVE – Centennial Fund-Raising Campaign
Aug06

Give Back to a Park you LOVE – Centennial Fund-Raising Campaign

Cooper, TX— Celebrating Texas State Parks’ century-long commitment to natural conservation and outdoor recreation, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation proudly announces its Centennial Fundraising Campaign. For 100 years, Texas State Parks have served as a refuge for both wildlife and those who cherish the state’s natural beauty. Today, we invite you to give back to the park closest to your home or heart.  Focusing on...

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October Is A Great Time To Enjoy The Fall Colors, Cooler Temperatures At Cooper Lake State Park
Oct03

October Is A Great Time To Enjoy The Fall Colors, Cooler Temperatures At Cooper Lake State Park

Submitted by Steve Killian, Complex Superintendent for Cooper Lake State Park, [email protected] Cooper, Texas — For most Texans, when you say October, happy thoughts of cold fronts, fall colors, and outdoor activities come to mind generating a smile! What better place to shake off the oppressive summer than a Texas state park?  Cooper Lake State Park is twice as nice with two parks (South Sulphur and Doctors Creek)...

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Hopkins County Records – May 9, 2022
May09

Hopkins County Records – May 9, 2022

Land Deed Transactions The following are land deed transfers filed at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office and posted from April 4-21, 2022: Scott Alan Tipping to Sharon Elaine Tipping; tract in the Elizabeth Melton survey.Marie Maynard independent administrator for the Roger Pierce Maynard Estate to Marie Maynard; tract in the Santos Coy survey.Iris Margarita Figueroa to Iris Margarita Figueroa and Christopher Matthew Ledezma; tract in the...

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Dias Hired To Fill Vacancy At Cooper Lake State Park
Nov05

Dias Hired To Fill Vacancy At Cooper Lake State Park

By Steve Killian, Complex Superintendent, Cooper Lake State Park Cooper, Texas — One of the best parts of my job is to help our Park Rangers find a new position through a promotion. Even though this is usually bittersweet, as it was in this case, our long time Office Manager, Kimberly Swaim, was promoted to our regional office because of excellent service, resulting in big hiking boots to fill! We were very fortunate to have found an...

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Great Entertainment at Cooper Lake from the Sulphur Springs Community Players, Reilly Springs Jamboree
Oct19

Great Entertainment at Cooper Lake from the Sulphur Springs Community Players, Reilly Springs Jamboree

During the weekend of October 15/16, 2021, the Friends of Doctors Creek and the staff of Cooper Lake hosted live entertainment which was planned as part of the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the State Park.  Friday’s  dramatic performance at the Amphitheater was presented by Community Players and Friends, and Saturday’s live musical performance was presented beside the lake by members of the Reilly...

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Official Ceremony Marks Cooper Lake State Park 25th Anniversary
Oct15

Official Ceremony Marks Cooper Lake State Park 25th Anniversary

Enjoying outdoor weather during Autumn is special at Cooper Lake Park, and making this October more special than most is the Park’s 25th Anniversary Celebration. Officially opened to the public in 1996, Cooper Lake State Park is one of the newest parks in the vast Texas State Park system. The public is invited to enjoy the park for free during the festivities planned on Friday, Oct. 15 and Saturday, Oct. 16. Cooper Lake State Park...

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Celebrate Cooper Lake State Park’s Anniversary Oct. 15,16! Free Fun for Entire Family!
Oct11

Celebrate Cooper Lake State Park’s Anniversary Oct. 15,16! Free Fun for Entire Family!

News ReleaseMedia Contact: Steve Killian, [email protected], 903-916-0211October 2 nd , 2021 Celebrate Cooper Lake State Park’s 25 th Anniversary and so much more during October!Cooper, TX— Fall may be the best time to experience a Texas State Park and Cooper Lake State Park is no exception! Making this October more special than most is the park’s 25 th Anniversary Celebration. Cooper Lake State Park was opened to the...

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