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A new 650-acre Texas state park near Lake Palestine plans on opening to the public

Headline from Texas Standard, from the development of Oct 2, 2026

Newest development Oct 3, 2026 · 3 reports650 acres acquired for new state park on Lake Palestine

The ranch, owned by Texas Pecan Nursery in Henderson County, was purchased in a $10 million deal by the Parks & Wildlife Foundation.

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    A new 650-acre Texas state park near Lake Palestine plans on opening to the public

    Headline from Texas Standard ·

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    650 acres acquired for new state park on Lake Palestine

    Headline from Kilgore News Herald ·

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  1. Texas Monthly

    New Texas State Park Coming After 650-Acre Ranch Acquisition (opens Texas Monthly)

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    Texas Monthly's feed description

    A privately owned ranch on Lake Palestine that for decades served as a pecan farm will soon become available for all Texans to enjoy.

  2. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Lakefront ranch near Dallas will become new Texas state park after $10M purchase (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    A sprawling piece of property along Lake Palestine is set to become a new Texas state park.

  3. Texas Tribune

    A 650-acre ranch on Lake Palestine will become Texas’ next state park (opens Texas Tribune)

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    Texas Tribune's feed description

    The ranch has been owned by an East Texas family for more than 80 years and is expected to be transferred to the state next year for development into a park.

  4. KETK Tyler

    Texas secures 650 acres for future state park expansion (opens KETK Tyler)

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    KETK Tyler's feed description

    HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) -- A state park will soon be available thanks to a $10 million purchase by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, which purchased 650 acres on Lake Palestine in Henderson County.

  5. Tyler Morning Telegraph

    650 acres on Lake Palestine acquired for future Texas State Park (opens Tyler Morning Telegraph)

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    Tyler Morning Telegraph's feed description

    More than 650 acres of land have been acquired in Henderson County for the development of a future Texas State Park, officials announced Friday. Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF) […]

  6. Kilgore News Herald

    650 acres acquired for new state park on Lake Palestine (opens Kilgore News Herald)

    Published

    Kilgore News Herald's feed description

    More than 650 acres of land have been acquired in Henderson County for the development of a future Texas State Park, officials announced Friday. Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (TPWF) […]

  7. Texas Standard

    A new 650-acre Texas state park near Lake Palestine plans on opening to the public (opens Texas Standard)

    Published

    Texas Standard's feed description

    The ranch, owned by Texas Pecan Nursery in Henderson County, was purchased in a $10 million deal by the Parks & Wildlife Foundation.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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