In Texas, observing nature's signs often trumps forecasts for marking winter's end, showcasing a rich cultural tradition that connects generations of residents.
When owning a home it is really important to keep up with the maintenance. It is cheaper if you catch something early on. It also usually requires less work. You want to fix it right away before it turns into something major.
The most common bird in Texas is not the woodpecker, although that is in the top ten. In addition to being everywhere this spring, birds also hold a key to happiness. Until the droppings end up on the newly-washed car anyway.
For many parts of Texas you can tell someone to wait 5 minutes if they don't like the weather... and while that's true here... weather in the Panhandle presents its own unique addition to life up here.