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...
Cooper Lake State Park Activites for September 2023
Rediscover the Splendor of Nature this September at Cooper Lake State Park! Cooper, TX— While the Texas sun still produces many days in the 90’s during September, we can feel the promise of fall. Cooper Lake State Park beckons visitors with the fun of early autumn adventures and hands-on learning experiences. This September, immerse yourself in a curated collection of 15 educational and recreational programs, each designed to rekindle...
Construction Work Begins At Old Fairfield Lake State Park
August 11, 2023 – After a tumultuous year for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Park in Freestone County, work has now begun on turning the old State Park into a residential development. A gated golf course community is planned for the land, after the previous owner sold the property to Todd Interests from Dallas. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department voted in June to allow the agency to condemn the 5,000-acre property and seize it...
Texas A&M Forest Service Encourages Caution As Wildfire Danger Increases Statewide
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — As persistent triple-digit temperatures and dry conditions increase wildfire danger for much of the state, Texas A&M Forest Service urges Texans to be cautious with outdoor activities that create sparks. Through Friday, high temperatures and increased wind speeds will support the potential for large wildfires that may be resistant to firefighters’ suppression efforts. Areas at risk include North, Central...
Enjoy State Park Views Indoors At The Houston Museum Of Natural Science
AUSTIN — Want to appreciate the beauty of Texas State Parks and stay indoors? Visit the The Art of Texas State Parks traveling exhibit at the Houston Museum of Natural Science this summer to stay cool while enjoying the views and vistas found in parks. The exhibit, created in honor of the Centennial Celebration of Texas State Parks, will remain in Houston until October 1. The exhibit features paintings of more than 30 parks by...
Texas Game Wardens Conclude Busy July 4th Weekend of Statewide Enforcement
AUSTIN – While thousands of Texans and out-of-state visitors traveled to Texas lakes, rivers and coastal bays to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Texas Game Wardens were out in force to ensure everyone stayed safe on the water. “Texas Game Wardens partnered with thousands of law enforcement agencies across the country for Operation Dry Water to focus on impacts of alcohol on boaters during high-traffic weekends like the...
Sandy Beaches, Shady Campsites, And Cool Cabins Are Here Just For You This Summer At Cooper Lake State Park!
Cooper, TX— Cooper Lake State Park was made for summer fun! The park has two white sandy beaches waiting for you! Plant your umbrella, spread out a towel, and get ready to experience summer’s goodness. Water sports abound at the park. Whether you love fishing from the bank or boat, jet skiing, swimming, or kayaking, the lake is ful setting us up for water sports fun throughout the summer season. Also, don’t forget about our almost 200...
Texas Comptroller Certifies New $321.3 Billion State Spending Plan, Sends To Abbott’s Desk
June 8, 2023- The $321.3 Billion spending plan that Texas lawmakers have approved for the next two years is balanced and on its way to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk after it was certified Wednesday by the state’s chief financial officer, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. Before Abbott can review the budget that will direct the state’s spending for the next two years, the comptroller had to certify that the 1,115-page plan doesn’t spend more...
Texas House Approves Bills To Spend $1 Billion Dollars To Purchase More State Park Land
May 16, 2023- The Texas House has given preliminary approval to two Bills Monday, Senate Bill 1648 and Senate Joint Resolution 74, With voter approval would create a Centennial Parks Conservation Fund to invest up to $1 billion to buy more land for the state parks system. The Bill and Resolution, by Sen. Tan Parker, R-Flower Mound, has already received an OK from the Senate and needs a final vote in the House before heading to...
100 S’more Years and So Much More at Cooper Lake State Park
Cooper, TX—The “Land of the Oaks and Lake” is waiting for you this month. What better place to soak in the experience of a natural Texas than Cooper Lake State Park! You witness the circle of life on a hike through the forest spotting our newest resident, a white-tailed deer fawn. Hear the lonesome wail of a pack of coyotes and the evening chorus of green tree frogs as you enjoy a hearty meal around a flickering campfire. You look up...
