From splash pads to swimming holes, these Texans know how to cool off in style. So grab your suit and jump in—the water’s fine.
Franki Saldivar, J-A-C EC: “I was able to photograph bears in Alaska in the fall of 2022.”
Ray Bednar, Bluebonnet EC: A painted bunting bathing.
Paul Garcia, Medina EC: “I just happened to catch this cardinal taking a bath in my home’s birdbath.”
Terree Stone, Grayson-Collin EC: “Bear’s first time swimming.”
Wayne Mitchell, Pedernales EC: “A whooper cleans a blue crab with a splash before having it as a snack.”
Ray Bednar, Bluebonnet EC: “A puffin takes off with a mouthful of fish.”
Cindy Roegner, Trinity Valley EC: “My nephew coming down the slide at a local water park near our home in Athens.”
Siera Martinez, Jackson EC: “Our youngest cooling off at the local splash pad.”
Paul Garcia, Medina EC: “Having fun at the Spanish Governor’s Palace fountain in San Antonio.”
Tana Thompson, United Cooperative Services: “The Thompson grandsons play in cold well water on a hot Texas day.”
Carly Latham, Heart of Texas EC: “Texas creeks have provided many priceless memories for us.”
Kaitlin Collins, MidSouth EC: “Cooling off with a big splash and jump off the dock with Dad.”
Charles Baxter, CoServ: “Canada geese enjoy Texas water.”
Mike Zarella, Pedernales EC: “My daughter and future son-in-law celebrate graduation from Texas State University in the unique Bobcat tradition of a jump into the San Marcos River.”
