Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

The state used eminent domain to reclaim the property from a private developer.

"Horny toads" are threatened by climate change and waning biodiversity in Texas. Local conservationists are trying to make sure there's a future for the native reptiles.

As the black bear population rises, so does their chance of conflict with people.

Families across North Texas are heading to pools and beaches to escape the summer heat. But all that activity on the water comes with a risk.

A tentacled summer visitor has arrived on the shores of the western Gulf. It looks like a jellyfish, but it's not. Look at the beautiful blue creatures — but don't touch, say state officials.

A Dallas developer recently purchased the parkland and plans to turn it into a luxury gated community. Saturday’s vote would instead direct the state to take over the park by eminent domain.

Texas officials say they made good-faith offers to purchase the land outright from developer Todd Interests, but the company says that’s not true.

The state is now considering seizing the land to save the park after its purchase offer was rejected by a Dallas developer.

A drop in the population of monarchs in Mexico over the winter means you may see fewer of them flying back through Texas.

The allocation is part of a plan to add $12 billion to the current budget. It hasn’t been approved yet by the House.

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

State Rep. Angelia Orr has filed a bill that would lead to a state takeover of the popular Fairfield Lake State Park. An expert in eminent domain law explains how that could work.