# Franklin Mountains Park Expands, Protects Desert Ecosystem

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Podcast: [El Paso News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/el-paso-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476707)
Published: 2026-05-16T03:34:30+00:00
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## Resource

Franklin Mountains State Park expands by 1054 acres, preserving natural landscape and adding new mountain bike trails. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department aims to balance public recreation with ecosystem preservation. The local community views this as a long-term victory for the environment. The department is currently surveying the land and planning public use, with updates to be shared on the official state parks website. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a948d61d253b6bcb

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