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Central Texas is about to get a new state park
A new state park in Central Texas is in the works. Why it matters: With so much of Texas property in private hands, the new park will be key to expanding public access to the state's natural spaces. Driving the news: The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has purchased 2,
State buys land in Central Texas for new park
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is planning to create a new state park in Central Texas using 2,020 acres it acquired in Burnet County.
Central Texas parks awarded millions in grants by state
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission recently approved nearly $31 million in grants toward creating and enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities in the state.
Texas Plans New 2,000 Acre State Park
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has purchased 2,020 acres of land in Burnet County, north-west of Austin, which it plans to use for a new state park. The land cost $35 million and was funded via money raised from sporting goods sales tax and a one-time funding appropriation,
Texas purchases 2,020 acres of land in Central Texas, laying groundwork for new state park
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is planning to create a new state park in Central Texas using 2,020 acres it acquired in Burnet County. The property is situated along a two-mile stretch of the Colorado River across from Colorado Bend State Park,
Texas acquires 2,020 acres for a new state park in Burnet County
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'What's stopping it from happening again?' | Federal grant freeze lifted, Central Texas non-profits still concerned
The recent lifting of a federal aid freeze has provided temporary relief to local nonprofits like the United Way of Central ...
'Nation's Report Card' shows how Central Texas students are performing in reading and math
Eighth-grade students showed declines in both reading and math proficiency on the 2024 NAEP, also known as the Nation’s ...
Heavy rain, winds trigger power outages in North and Central Texas. Track status on maps
North and Central Texas counties are experiencing power outages after storms rolled through Thursday morning. See maps of power outages.
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Central Texas school districts respond to threat of ICE raids
If the school district does get a visit from ICE, they will be treated like any other law enforcement agency. The district will ask for a badge or law enforcement ID. They will then contact a school ...
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Locally heavy rain and a few strong storms tonight
We are looking at a wet night and Thursday morning across our entire area. Locally heavy rain and a few strong storms will be ...
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High school notebook: Waco-area athletes, cheerleaders to star in Super Bowl commercials
The message "don't text and drive," is simple but powerful, and several Central Texas high school athletes and cheerleaders ...
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Texas Senate committee advances $1B plan to send state funds to private schools
The education savings account package is the first bill to be sent to the Senate floor this year, reflecting urgency from Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to pass the legislation after ...
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WEATHER IMPACT ALERT | Overnight Storms Bring Periods of Heavy Rain and the Possibility of Severe Storms
A cold front will bring 1-2" of rain to Central Texas through tonight and the morning commute Thursday. A few storms could be strong to severe, with hail possible.