drought

Finding Positives From the 2011 Texas Drought

Scott Harvey — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:54:00 +0000

Nearly a week removed from summer, and a large portion of the U.S. is still recovering from a drought-stricken season. But it’s a much better scene in Texas now than it was at this point a year ago.

Thanks to Rains, Counties Rescind Burn Bans

Scott Harvey — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:29:57 +0000

The Hunt County Commissioners vote Tuesday to lift its burn ban was the third cancelation in the past week.

Burn Ban Issued for Delta, Fannin, Extended for Hopkins, Hunt

Scott Harvey — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:56:00 +0000

COOPER - Recent rains have done little to help the region fend off increasingly dry conditions, prompting Delta and Fannin County Commissioners Monday to order a burn ban.

On Drought, Texas to Nation: We Know How You Feel

Scott Harvey — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 02:49:14 +0000

While it isn’t a repeat of last year - one of the worst Texas has ever seen - drought conditions are abundant in 2012. But it’s the nation as a whole who is experiencing its worst drought in decades.

Drought takes a toll on Northeast Texas

Student Contributor — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:32:34 +0000

The lack of rain in Northeast Texas has had an effect on crops and hay production, as well as the landscape.