22 hours ago · Bee Cave Bob was born in — drumroll please — Bee Cave, a city declared the planet's official West Pole by the Texas Legislature in 2007. He lives at a ranch known as the West Pole, just along ...

5 days ago · Ralph Fisher holds Bee Cave Bob after the seven-year-old, nine-banded armadillo emerged to predict the weather during Armadillo Day at the West Pole in Bee Cave , Texas, Friday, Feb 2, 2022.

2 days ago · Ralph Fisher holds Bee Cave Bob after the seven-year-old, nine-banded armadillo emerged to predict the weather during Armadillo Day at the West Pole in Bee Cave , Texas, Friday, Feb 2, 2022.

1 day ago · Thankfully, Bob is "defiant and independent-minded," according to his handler. He predicted an early spring for us Texans at the “Armadillo Day” event at the West Pole ranch in Bee Cave.

Feb 3, 2024 · Bob is set to make his prediction at an Armadillo Day celebration on Friday at 4 p.m. at the West Pole Ranch in Bee Cave, the city where he was born. Guests are welcome to stop by and see the prediction, enjoy live music and maybe even get a photo op with Bob.

4 days ago · Stop by to watch the prediction and celebrate with Bob; the festivities start around 1 p.m., rain or shine. Kids can pet and take photos with the famous armadillo at this family-friendly event. Since 2011, Bee Cave Bob’s 14 predictions have included 3 for six more weeks of winter and 11 for an early spring.

1 day ago · Location: Bee Cave, Texas. Their 2024 Prediction: Early spring. Accuracy in the last 10 years: 6/10 (60%) Their 2025 Prediction: Early spring. People in Bee Cave know Feb. 2 as Armadillo Day. At a chosen time, Bob is placed in a random area of the ranch where he resides. If Bob moves and hangs out in a sunny area, that means early spring will ...

Jan 24, 2025 · To wrangle Bee Cave Bob, the Benevolent Knights look to member Ralph Fisher, who is an animal trainer and rehabilitator and former rodeo clown. Bee Cave Bob is actually the second armadillo to hold the honor. The first one retired and passed away, said Burke. The current armadillo is approximately 8 years old.

Feb 6, 2024 · While Punxsutawney Phil steals the spotlight, Texas has its very own weather-predicting critter: Bee Cave Bob the armadillo. Texans eagerly anticipate his predictions on February 2nd, showcasing their unique flair.

Feb 2, 2022 · BEE CAVE, Texas (KXAN) — You might have seen Punxsutawney Phil Wednesday morning predicting the future of our spring, but Texans are putting their trust in another icon: Bee Cave Bob, the...