MARCH 11, 2026 www.wintertexantimes.com 6 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Doug Fowler 3201 E. EXP. 83 • DONNA, TX 78537 (956) 464-3378 www.claytonhomesdonna.com Lic. # rbi3356 • Stainless steel dream kitchen appliances • Solid surface kitchen countertops • Wood closet shelving throughout with shirt and skirt shelf in primary closet • 4’x6’ tile shower with Pfister rain shower head • Soaker tub with floating shelves • Raised and elongated toilets • Energy Star certified construction • LED can lighting throughout home • Overhead air ducts • 8 ½’ ceilings • Barn doors at of Donna Clayton Homes Bentsen-RGV State Park restarts spring Hawk Watch The weather has been wonderful, says Thomas Riddle, park interpreter/volunteer coordinator at Bentsen-RGV State Park. “Our amazing ‘usual’ birds are out in full force.” As we enter March, the park will be reducing bird walks just a little bit, but March also means the start of spring Hawk Watch. Riddle invites you to join their volunteers on the hawk tour and watch sometimes seemingly endless streams of raptors migrate across the sky. Vibrantly colored birds roam the park, providing memorable experiences for visitors. Green Jays at Bentsen - RGV State Park. (Photo courtesy of TPWD/Thomas Riddle) See BENTSEN pg. 14 Gladys Porter Zoo unleashes dinosaurs in new exhibit Dinosaurs are stomping back into the spotlight at Gladys Porter Zoo with the arrival of Dinos Unleashed, an exciting, limited time exhibit running through April 5th. Guests will journey through a series of prehistoric habitats, each revealing new surprises around every turn. From dense landscapes to wide-open plains filled with gentle giants, the experience builds in intensity as visitors move closer to powerful predators. Dramatic scenery, sound, and motion come together to create an immersive experience, culminating in a thrilling final encounter with a fearsome predator. Guests can end their visit by posing for a photo with the Tyrannosaurus Rex. Making its Gladys Porter Zoo debut as one of the highlights of Dinos Unleashed is the fearsome Utahraptor. Known as the largest of all raptor species, this predator was bigger, heavier, and more formidable than its more well-known relatives. Utahraptor adds a thrilling element to the Dinos Unleashed experience and gives guests the opportunity to encounter a raptor like they’ve never seen before. Designed to be both educational and exciting, Dinos Unleashed sparks curiosity and imagination while offering guests a fun and memorable way to explore prehistoric life. Its limited time run makes it a must-see exhibit this spring. Dinos Unleashed will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the Gladys Porter Zoo’s regular hours. Tickets for Dinos Unleashed will be $5 per person and can be purchased at the entrance of the Zoo, at the exhibit, or online at gpz.org. For more information about Dinos Unleashed, visit gpz.org or follow Gladys Porter Zoo on social media.
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