Texas is the winter home of one of the largest populations of Sandhill Cranes in the country. These birds breed in Canada and make their way to Texas in the cooler months. Their numbers have increased dramatically since the 1970’s and hunters can expect to take their limit during the season which begins in early November and ends in late January. Noted outdoor photographer Russell Graves captured this Sandhill Crane near Floydada, just as the crane had taken off after wading in a playa lake at sunrise.
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Brazos Bend State Park gets new entrance signThe worn out sign that greeted visitors for years at the popular Brazos Bend State Park has been replaced by a new, 3-D sign that’s more than six feet tall, and 15 feet wide. The new sign in comparison to the old one is hard to miss and easily viewable to passers-by on FM 762, which leads directly in front of the park. It is made of durable, stucco-like material and features a bold rendition of the park’s most notable resident: an American alligator, as well as the park’s name in bright colors.
Thor Holder, owner of Signs by Tomorrow, was commissioned to design and build the innovative marquee from park staff’s original ideas. And even though its production was labor intensive, Holder kept prices low and donated much of his time. The park dedicated the new sign with a ribbon cutting ceremony Jan. 14.
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