May 2026 TRFS Update

MAY IS HERE AND SO ARE THESE ALL-NEW PROPERTY UPDATES!

NEW! Crabapple Creek Ranch is a scenic 932.79± acre Hill Country property featuring a strong combination of live water, varied terrain, and natural beauty. The ranch offers excellent accessibility via a well-maintained internal road system, including sections of crushed granite, allowing convenient travel throughout the property. This blank canvas ranch is primed and ready for its next owner to enjoy this character-filled property for generations to come.

NEW! High Ridge Ranch offers 29.62± acres of Hill Country land with phenomenal views, ready for development in Gillespie County, ideally positioned between Fredericksburg and Johnson City. The property sits just off the renowned 290 Wine Corridor on a quiet, 60’± deeded private easement road. It provides immediate privacy while keeping top-tier dining, wineries, recreational areas, and local hubs just minutes away. The property currently holds an Ag Exemption. With critical infrastructure, including a proven water well and accessible electricity, already in place, this tract is ready for your custom home build or as a weekend retreat.

JUST SOLD! Hackberry Road Ranch offers a turnkey opportunity for hunting, recreation, and relaxation—all within a well-managed game ranch. This stunning property combines dramatic topography, Hill Country hardwoods, and prime wildlife habitat with modern comforts. The 1,392± sf cabin was custom-built in 2021 and comes fully furnished, ready for immediate enjoyment. With approximately 100’± of elevation change, the land delivers sweeping views and a diverse landscape, highlighted by the dry East Prong of the Nueces River running through the property.

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Sincerely,

Brian Blackbird

Sonora, Texas - Specializing in the Hill Country and West Texas Areas

Brian is a seventh generation Texan who grew up working the family cattle business in central and south Texas. After receiving his degree in History from Angelo State in 1996, he went back to school and received his Texas Real Estate license in 1997. For over twenty years, Brian has lived in Sonora Texas, raising Brangus cattle and managing several commercial hunting operations! In addition, he has owned and operated cattle ranches in west Texas and New Mexico.  These experiences have given him vast knowledge of all aspects of ranch management including soil, grass and wildlife conservation. He worked for twelve years as a prescribed burn specialist, burning farm and ranch land from Houston to Big Bend.

Business strengths include:

  • Prescribed burning specialist
  • Ranch management - soil, grass, and wildlife conservation

Brian Blackbird's Affiliations:

  • Angelo State BA History - 1996
  • Licensed Real Estate agent - 1997
  • Independent Cattleman Association - Member
  • Borderlands Research Institute - Board Member - 2011-2013
  • Member of Texas Association of Realtors - TAR
  • Member of National Association of Realtors - NAR
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