17 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 29, 2025 • 12 Colors Vinyl Siding • Complete Building Supplies • Patio Covers & Carports • Window Awning Parts • Exterior Vinyl Shutters • Phifer Solar Sun Screens • Custom Aluminum Fabrication • MH & RV Accessories The SIDING SOURCE “Lets Build a Deck”....Composite Decking/Vinyl Deck Railing DUTCH LAP VINYL SIDING (12 COLORS IN STOCK) MOBILE HOME SKIRTING (6 COLORS IN STOCK) CLASSIC RIB METAL ROOFING THE SIDING SOURCE 705 BUS. 83 • ALAMO, TX • (800)-567-3311 90 YEARS OF TRUSTED SERVICE Planning a Project? We Give Expert Advice on all Products and Projects Check us out at www.KautschTV.com FREE ESTIMATES VALLEYWIDE DELIVERY Steel Mobile Home Roofing sales@southernbuildersar.onmicrosoft.com Bentsen Park announces February activities Bentsen-RGV State Park has a few February events to announce to residents. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. All programs meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters unless otherwise specified. Bird walks continue every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Wild Wellness will be held on Friday, February 21, at 8:30 a.m. It does require a reservation with sign-up beginning on the first of the month. “Lots of wildlife activity happening as well as visitors out braving the cold, which I personally am enjoying” said Thomas Riddle, park interpreter. Riddle added that they are getting ready for Hawk Watch to begin in March among other events. Call ahead to confirm the program schedule and details, or to make a reservation, at (956) 5849156. Bentsen-RGV State Park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive, in Mission. The park grounds are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Park store is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is a tram transportation service from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and leaves from the headquarters on the hour. A male Northern Cardinal gazes at its reflection in the water. Photo courtesy of TPWD/Thomas Riddle Discover the natural treasures of SPI at wildlife expo Get ready to immerse yourself in the natural splendor of South Texas and the lower Laguna Madre with distinguished guest speakers, engaging exhibits, diverse vendors, and exciting pre-expo field trips to the wildest places in the area. The 29th Annual Winter Wildlife Expo will be held at the South Padre Island Birding Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary February 6 through 8. Admission is $10 per day. Saturday, February 8, is Family Day, when all kids 15 and under have free admission. Expect captivating experiences with presentations on a wide See SPI pg. 20 SPI Birding Center. Photo by Carina Brunson
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