Drought conditions have been present in several regions throughout Texas for most of the summer. With conditions finally beginning to improve, a little over 21% of the Lone Star state was...
Two Texas Counties Lift Burn Bans
Two counties in central Texas became some of the first in the region to lift burn bans they put in place in response to drought conditions and high heat. Bosque County and Bell County both lifted...
Texas Lake Levels Still Low
With recent drought conditions and high temperatures in Texas, lake levels have dropped and remained below normal. The chief reservoirs in Central Texas, Travis and Buchanan, were being inadequately...
VIDEO: New Dinosaur Footprints Uncovered in Texas Riverbed
Enormous and previously unseen dinosaur footprints were uncovered in Texas in the wake of a drought drying the Paluxy River, which flows through Dinosaur Valley State Park in Texas, around 60 miles...
Texas’ Dropping Reservoir Levels Raise Concern
As the state endures the worst drought since 2011, Central Texas lakes and reservoirs are in decline, as water flow from two major rivers stopped refilling the Highland Lakes system over the last...
Firefighters Extinguish Local 346-Acre Wildfire
On Monday afternoon, a brush fire spread south of Gainesville on FM 2070, near I-35, eventually spanning hundreds of acres. At 1:24 p.m. on August 15, Gainesville emergency services received the...
Drought Affecting Local Farm Businesses
The owner of a local farm in Fruitvale has explained how the drought has affected business. Fisher Farm & Ranch had not seen measurable rainfall for about a month. The lack of rain impacted the...
By Mary Dada | Aug 13, 2022
Drought Driving Texas Cattle Ranchers to Sell in Droves
Ongoing drought conditions have driven ranchers across Texas to sell their cattle at rates unusually faster and higher than in previous years. This past week, the number of stock ranchers who headed...
Drought Conditions Damaging House Foundations
This dry summer is putting many homes at risk for foundation damage. Just like you should check your roof after hail, experts recommend that you check your foundations during a drought season. "We...
Jacob’s Well Has Dried Up
Jacob's Well, the second-largest fully-submerged karstic spring in Texas, is running dry. The Texas Hill Country spring flows from the bed of Cypress Creek northwest of Wimberley. The popular...
Third Drought-Exposed Body Found in Vegas’ Lake Mead
A third body was discovered at Lake Mead outside of Las Vegas on Monday after water levels dropped to historic lows as the region suffers its worst drought in decades. Lt. Ray Spencer, a member of...
Texas Grass Fires Elicit Help of Citizens and Police
Amid the continuing drought in Texas, grass fires have consumed thousands of acres of land as police and community members jump in to help put out the flames. Police in Midlothian, about 25 miles...
Droughts Take Toll on Texas Ranchers
A statewide drought is putting pressure on Texas ranchers as grazing pastures fry during a particularly unrelenting summer. "Everyone knows what's going on," seasoned South-Texas rancher Blevins...
Texas Wildfire Threats Continue During Record Heat and Ongoing Drought Conditions
(The Center Square) – Firefighters are battling multiple wildfires this week as persistent threats remain during triple-digit heat and ongoing drought conditions. The Texas A&M Forest Services...
Utah’s Great Salt Lake is Drying Up
Amid a two-decade drought, Utah's Great Salt Lake reached its lowest level this month, marking a sad milestone as scientists and policymakers highlight serious concerns to people, wildlife, and the...
Texas Cattle Owners Forced to Sell Amid Extreme Heat, Drought
Thousands of cattle are being sold off by Texas ranchers as the summer drought causes grass and water to diminish. "According to the drought monitors from last week, 97% of Texas is in some stage of...
Italy Faces Worst Drought in Decades
Faced with the country's worst drought in decades, Italy's cabinet declared a state of emergency in five northern regions on Monday. Italy's federal government is sending $39.5 million to the...
Extreme Drought Levels Observed in North Texas
As Texas records another dry year, the future for North Texas agriculture and lifestyle is potentially perilous. The U.S. Drought Monitor reports that a staggering 96% of the state is experiencing...
