In 1940, a Texas family acquired the ranch where generations grew pecan trees and spent holidays; 86 years later, they sold its 650 lakefront acres for more than $10 million so the land can become a state park
A family-owned ranch on Lake Palestine in East Texas is set to become a new state park, following the purchase of 650 acres by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation. The October 2026 acquisition, reported by The Texas Tribune and supported by announcements from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation and the Texas Parks and…
