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The surviving eaglet at the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center is doing fine and can be viewed on the website through late May.in North East Texas announced the death of one of the two eaglets hatched on Jan.
24 and 25. The remaining eaglet,Adult bald eagles first appeared at the nature center in 2008 but didn’t begin nesting there until 2011. Unfortunately, they built their home on an arm of a high-voltage electrical transmission tower. In July 2014, after the eagles had left for the summer, the 200-pound nest made of sticks was moved to a replica tower a quarter of a mile away with no electrical lines attached. When the eagles returned in the fall of 2014, they soon moved to reclaim their old nest. The first eagle cam provided live video beginning in 2014. The eagles nested in a tree without cameras from 2021 to 2022. They were back in view beginning in the 2023 season. The juveniles usually stay around the nest until late May with the adults waiting until early June to head for cooler climates. Although you can’t legally get closer than binocular range to the eagle nest, the wetland center is a great place to visit year-round. There is no telling what creatures you might spot when wandering the trails. Naturalist-led tours of the wetland happen on most weekends. on April 12, 1991. Even before then I had begun amassing a collection of photographs from around Texas that now numbers in the thousands. Occasionally in the coming months I will highlight a photo that may or may not have previously been published. Hope you enjoy. “The Legend, The Lore, The Law” by Dustin Payne stands near the closed Former Texas Ranger Association site on U.S. 290 on the east side of Fredericksburg.. The foundation that supports the proposed museum leased the property on U.S. Highway 290 as you enter town from the east beginning in 2011, and 2018 it was extended by seven years. The city council turned around and transferred the 12-acre property to the, the first frontier fort in Texas. THC took over the adjacent fort in 2024. A 50-foot bell tower, a Ranger ring of honor, an outdoor pavilion and amphitheatre, and artwork are currently on the property. reported Feb. 3, “‘Natural barriers’ may no longer be enough to satisfy the Trump administration’s appetite for a wall. AnFM 170 ,. The Trump administration is moving to waive a wide range of federal environmental regulations to speed up border wall construction in the region, including a portion of Big Bend Ranch State Park. Residents and those who appreciate the beauty of the unfenced wilderness are fighting back. Photographer Follow the trail of the Buffalo Soldiers that leads to Fort McKavett and other frontier locations on a new online map.. The site honors the bravery, service, and enduring legacy of the African American soldiers during America’s westward expansion. The Texas trail covers most of the state fromfollowing the military and civilian routes during the 19th century. The pathway of the frontier military is arranged in 15 corridors each approximately 50 to 100 miles wide with relevant locations identified. . The 16th-century church was bathed in a light show that included how the mission looked when covered in stucco and painted with elaborate geometric designs. The 15-minute show rolled through pictures of the city, designs, and cartoons elicitingcame in a distant second with crowd approval. Sign up with the Office of Historic Preservation to be notified of the next Restored by Light event. into the Gulf of Mexico. At the end of May, the $28.5 million project will revert to the same pricing structure that has been in place for almost 10 years. Walking the pier will cost $3 for general admission. The John Fairey Garden nursery and other select plant vendors offer rare plants for sale as well as a selection of artisans, food, drink, garden-related presentations, and free tours of the gardens at this annual event. Buffalo Bayou Partnership and Aurora Picture Show bring this free annual event of video artwork from local artists to the trails and structures along the waterway at Allen’s Landing, 8-10pm. In the case of inclement weather, this event will take place on the following Saturday, April 4, 8–10pm.Celebrate this Texas holiday with a day of free festivities featuring live music, armadillo races, photo opportunities, and Texas-sized beer specials. The moon will be in waning Gibbous phase which makes for a good time to explore the night sky with two evenings of programs in the Star Theater. The Wimberley Valley Arts and Cultural Alliance present a free, youth-centric music festival celebrating the next generation of local musicians at the Emily Ann Theatre from 1–6pm.The World Rock Stacking Championship is back along the beautiful Llano River under the bridge at Grenwelge Park along with food, vendors, and music. Have your picture taken in a field of wildflowers while enjoying outdoor activities for all ages from a petting zoo and yard games to trying out an electric mountain bike at Muleshoe Bend Recreation Area. The 37th edition of this popular festival salutes legendary Texas songwriter Cindy Walker along with a lineup of legends. The festival kicks off the first of three weekends of the city’s Dogwood Trails Celebration with vendors, food, farmer’s market, artist show, kids zone, and a car, bike & truck show. Over 25 acres of stages, pubs, merchant shoppes, and a complete castle hosting more than 150 shows per day on weekends. On the third Saturday of each month the Central Texas Astronomical Society welcomes guests to its Turner Research Station. There will be a short program, a tour of the observatory and, weather permitting, visitors may experience the heavens through portable telescopes.Along with 225 dealers, the spring show unveils restored 10 historic buildings filled with merchandise, the addition of food and entertainment spaces, and a restructured layout reminiscent of a lively Texas town square.Honors the sacrifice made by the 32 men from Gonzales who came to the aid of the Alamo, celebrate the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence, and commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo with special events. It is illegal to kill a bull in a bullfighting ring in the U.S. Instead, a symbolic “kill” is performed by the matador grabbing a flower affixed to the bull’s withers. Same exciting action as traditional bullfights. Gerald McLeod has been traveling around Texas and beyond for his “Day Trips” column for more than 30 years. Keep up to date with his journeys on his has been Austin’s independent news source for over 40 years, expressing the community’s political and environmental concerns and supporting its active cultural scene. Now more than ever, we need your support to continue supplying Austin with independent, free press. If real news is important to you, please consider making a donation of $5, $10 or whatever you can afford, to help keep our journalism on stands.Gerald E. McLeod joined the Chronicle staff in November 1980 as a graphic designer. In April 1991 he began writing the “Day Trips” column. Besides the weekly travel column, he contributed “101 Swimming Holes,” “Guide to Central Texas Barbecue,” and “Guide to the Texas Hill Country.” His first 200 columns have been published in Day Trips Vol. I and Day Trips Vol. II.
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