The Trump administration's recent federal workforce layoffs have hit Texas National Park Service sites, though not as severely as in other states. Why it matters: Advocates for the parks warn the layoffs — part of a nationwide reduction of 3,

Uncertainty over National Park Service staffing and services is leading to concern in communities that rely on visitors to fuel their economies.

The National First Ladies Library & Museum in Canton says the potential impact of National Park Service cuts is unknown "at this time."

Employees at Yosemite National Park are expressing their confusion and concern after learning they are out of a job.

Trump administration cuts to the National Park Service not only will adversely impact the national parks but do economic damage to the gateway communities that surround them, according to park advocates.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has fired about 1,000 newly hired National Park Service employees who maintain and clean parks, educate visitors and perform other functions as part of its broad-based effort to downsize government.

Thousands of Park Service and Forest Service employees have been fired, leaving few left to clean bathrooms, maintain trails ,or save lives.

National Park Service cuts could cause chaos at the national parks, especially during the busy summer season, advocates say.

The U.S. Department of the Interior announced last week the firing of 2,300 probationary employees, including roughly 1,000 National Park Service staff, sparking backlash from many groups concerned