Feb 14, 2023 · “Despite great efforts by the community, local elected officials and Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, Fairfield Lake State Park appears to have been sold to a developer …

Dec 5, 2023 · AUSTIN— Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will no longer pursue acquisition of the property previously occupied by Fairfield Lake State Park, now owned by …

Mar 13, 2023 · Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces it will temporarily reopen Fairfield Lake State Park for free day-use-only visitation beginning March 14. On Feb. 13, …

Jun 3, 2023 · Beginning June 5, park staff will begin to remove equipment and relocate staff members. Closure of the park also means the public’s loss of access to the two public boat …

May 25, 2023 · The park opened to the public in 1976. Named after 2,400-acre Fairfield Lake, it sees an average 80,000 visitors a year and is known for activities such as horseback riding, …

In 2018, Vistra, the coal power plant operator, shut down the plant, initiated the decommissioning process, and notified TPWD of its intention to sell the approximately 5,000-acre property that …

Take a ride on the Texas State Railroad or stop by the Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site. Nearby cities include Rusk, Palestine and Fairfield, home of the Freestone …

Jun 2, 2023 · AUSTIN— Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission announced Friday it will hold a special meeting at 10:30 a.m. June 10 to consider acquiring through condemnation a 5,000 …

Jun 10, 2023 · Located between Dallas and Houston near the rapidly developing IH-45 corridor, the park provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities to the public, including swimming, …

Jun 10, 2023 · Fairfield Lake State Park and the lake itself is one of the finest — one of the nation’s finest fishing locations, producing 69 Lunkers since 2020 alone and is really one of the …