Could be a great horned owl also.
The owl, as described in the Bible, symbolizes an “unclean” and “abominable” creature that is compared to creatures such as “dragons,” (giant squids, crocodiles, etc…) bats, and ravens. These creatures were animals that the Israelites were commanded by Moses not to consume as food (Leviticus 11:13–19).
I don't know if election in santa fe texas are in may but when I looked up the city council, the mayor and another officials terms are up in may 2018, the rest may 2019.