TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

Highly contagious, easily transmittable virus found in Texas mammal for first time, TPWD says

A highly contagious and easily transmittable virus has been detected in Texas for the first time.

Huge, ‘rare’ American eel washes ashore on Mustang Island

Jace Tunnell with the University of Texas Marine Science Institute found a “rare” monster-like fish on Mustang Island near Port Aransas. Tunnell, who is the reserve director for the institute, posted a video of a dead 4-foot-long American eel.

Vintage photos show early days of Texas State Parks as it celebrates 100 years

The Texas State Parks system has grown into a network of scenic destinations and landmarks that attract millions of visitors each year, but vintage photos show it had humble beginnings.

Broadway staple named as restaurant where Texas Game Wardens seized more than $25,000 in shark fins

A report obtained by KSAT Investigates has finally revealed the name of the San Antonio establishment at the center of a Texas Game Wardens shark fin investigation last spring as Broadway staple Van’s Restaurant.

WATCH: San Antonio Zoo officials urge Congress to pass Recovering America’s Wildlife Act

The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act would deliver nearly $1.5 billion annually to fund state-level wildlife plans intended to help vulnerable species.