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The land where the parks sits was part of the Llano Grande Land Grant granted to Juan José Hinojosa in 1776 by Charles IV of Spain. [3] In early 2000, the state of Texas pieced together the current park from a variety of separate parcels.
Oct. 21—AUSTIN — On Nov. 3, visitors will get free day-use entry at all Texas State Parks in honor of Texas State Parks Day, a tradition born from 2023's centennial celebration. "Any day in a ...
The park is located in the Western Cross Timbers Ecoregion. The park is administered by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department which bought the property from private landowners in October 2011 with the assistance of The Nature Conservancy. The park is not yet open to the public. [2] The park land was originally a ranch.
Lake Summerville State Park: Lake Tawakoni State Park: Hunt 376 acres (14,900 ha) 1984 Lake Tawakoni State Park: Lake Whitney State Park: Hill 1,280.7 acres (518.3 ha) 1965 Two Bridges Trail: Lockhart State Park: Caldwell 263.7 acres (107 ha) 1948 Lockhart State Park: Longhorn Cavern State Park: Burnet 645.62 acres (261 ha) 1976 Longhorn Cavern ...
Nov. 17—AUSTIN — Texas State Parks is kicking off the holiday season with close to 100 special seasonal activities happening across the state. Starting this month, visitors of all ages can ...
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will release park day passes in just a few weeks for April 8, when a total solar eclipse will pass over Texas. A total solar eclipse is when the moon passes in ...
Ballet Austin's Nutcracker is the longest running in the state of Texas. Ballet Austin's apprentice company, Ballet Austin II, offers an opportunity for post-high school, advanced dancers to hone their skills. Established in 1999 by associate artistic director Michelle Martin, Ballet Austin II is made up of 10 emerging artists.
The Houston Ballet began its residency at the center on September 2, 1987, with Janie Parker and Li Cunxin starring in the world premiere of Ben Stevenson's production of Romeo and Juliet. [4] This was followed by Houston Grand Opera's first season, on October 15, 1987, with Plácido Domingo and Mirella Freni in a production of Verdi's Aida .