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Gov. Greg Abbott says sale of state park to SpaceX won’t happen anytime soon

At a news conference, Gov. Greg Abbott said he remains dedicated to preserving parkland in Texas.

The Texas Tribune · 7h ago

Texas family sells 650-acre lakefront ranch for $10M+, preserving 86 years of history as a state park

Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation has acquired a 650-acre ranch on Lake Palestine for over $10 million. This land will become a new state park, enhancing public access to natural resources. Initially owned by the Pollard family since 1940, the property has significant natural features and wildlife habitats. The state…

The Times of India · 10h ago

Texas doctor spent 40 years restoring family land; $10M ranch becomes wildlife area

Paul Burns dedicated his life to restoring the Colonel Burns Ranch in Texas for decades. His family acquired the land over time, eventually restoring its native habitat. In 2023, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department acquired 2,178 acres to create a wildlife management area. The Burns family retained part of…

The Times of India · Oct 8

South Texas groups trying to stop state’s land swap with SpaceX

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is negotiating a land trade involving part of Boca Chica State Park.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 10, 2024

Spacex Tentatively Acquires Land In Texas For Rocket Expansion

SpaceX nears acquisition of public land in Texas through a land-swapping deal despite opposition, aiming to enhance rocket-launch capabilities near Boca Ch...

Top News · Mar 6, 2024

State abandons effort to take back Fairfield Lake State Park land

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will stop pursuing eminent domain to take over the former park property south of Dallas. A private developer plans to turn it into a luxury subdivision.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 5, 2023

Texas takes legal action to save Fairfield Lake State Park

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.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 1, 2023

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department opts for eminent domain to save Fairfield Lake State Park

With only three days left on the state’s lease, the agency unanimously voted to condemn almost 5,000 acres in Freestone County in an effort to keep the park open to the public after developers purchased the property to build a gated community.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 10, 2023

Texas House backs death benefits for state troops in Operation Lone Star

The bill was amended to make the benefits retroactive, supporting the family of a soldier whose name is on the legislation.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 11, 2023

Shuttered Fairfield Lake State Park will reopen temporarily starting Tuesday

State officials plan to offer free day access to the property as they consider how to acquire the land before its sale.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 13, 2023