South Texas rancher profile: Annandale Ranch’s place in history includes being a vacation spot for millions of bats

The Texas Hill Country River Region attracts millions of tourists annually for the peace, beauty and tranquility provided by the rolling hills and mountains as well as the crystal-clear rivers winding their way through the countryside. Traditionally, mid-March is when traffic through the roadways and river ways increases as visitors from miles away begin arriving to enjoy the natural resources so plentiful in this area. People are not the only mammals seeking refuge in the hills, however. The…