The numbers are in, and they are MASSIVE. Texas State Parks just shattered records for First Day Hikes, with thousands hitting the trails to ring in the New Year ...

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Here are 12 of the best spots to go camping in state parks across the U.S., plus tips for your trip into the great outdoors.

Located between Waco and Austin, Texas' First State Park is a blend of history and nature with trails, camping, and a historic scenic lookout tower.

At this lesser-known Texas state park, RV road trippers and tent dwellers will find a diverse range of wildlife and plenty of ...

From pine forests to rugged canyons, these highly rated Texas lake campgrounds offer scenic water access, solid amenities, ...

Editor’s Note: This is one of multiple stories in ETX View’s 2026 January/February issue that published Jan. 10. To read more stories and view the full digital edition, visit our ETX View homepage.

TEXAS — State parks in Texas are growing. Interest from the state’s $1 billion Centennial Parks Conservation Fund is paying for the development of new public lands. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area ...

AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Center for the Book and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) invite Texans of all ages to participate in the statewide ...

Recruits receive training in firearms, first response, snowmobile operation, ATV operation, emergency vehicle operation, and a wide variety of other law enforcement-related topics and skills. (Stock ...

New episodes of State of Texas are on KXAN or the KXAN+ app every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Don’t want to wait? The attached video shows this week’s program now. AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As the new year begins, ...

The Texas Longhorns have arrived at the second portion of their schedule, with the non-conference slate now in the books as Texas racked up a 9-4 record through 13 games. The Longhorns now have their ...