Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approves record $21.2 million for local park grants

CITY OF TURKEY AWARDED $150,000 FOR PARK
  • PARK PERK The City of Turkey is among several cities in the Texas Plains and Panhandle to receive a grant to aid in park improvements. | DEYNARA LANE PHOTO
    PARK PERK The City of Turkey is among several cities in the Texas Plains and Panhandle to receive a grant to aid in park improvements. | DEYNARA LANE PHOTO
  • NICK OF TIME The NFHS broadcast of Jan. 27’s hoops matchup between the Motley County Matadors and the Spur Bulldogs captured the moment the Mats’ last-second game-winning shot drops into the basket. DETAILS, PAGE 5 | COURTESY PHOTO
    NICK OF TIME The NFHS broadcast of Jan. 27’s hoops matchup between the Motley County Matadors and the Spur Bulldogs captured the moment the Mats’ last-second game-winning shot drops into the basket. DETAILS, PAGE 5 | COURTESY PHOTO

    The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has recently approved a record- breaking $21.2 million in local park grants to boost outdoor recreation, including $150,000 to the City of Turkey for improvements at Turkey City Park. The project includes pedestrian trails, a basketball court, a restroom, playground equipment, site amenities and signage.

    Local governments receive these competitive grants via …