drought

Discover the worst drought in Texas history and how it has shaped water development across the state.

Conditions are ripe for more wildfires to get started in the panhandle region this spring and summer.

As the drought in the Lone Star State continues on, the very real threat of a grass fire occurring due to heat grows. How quickly can it happen though?

Water is getting pricey in Wolfforth...

Did you get rain yesterday? Some folks saw impressive totals.

While the drought is improving, the City of Lubbock still has water restrictions in place. Here are the best ways to keep your lawn alive this summer.

In a few days, 2022 will likely take the record for the driest start to the year in Lubbock's history. Will this trend continue? Here's what the data shows.

Patton is a Lubbock resident who is also active with the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raiders Association, and a member of AMBUCS. Patton's appointment was made by Governor Greg Abbott

The Lubbock Water Cops are ready to pay you a little visit.

Searing temperatures and a drought rivaling Texas' worst on record are taking a toll on lake levels statewide.  A June water report found levels in 109 lakes dropped by 4 percent, or more than 358 billion gallons.  Three lakes - all in West Texas - are effectively empty.

Governor Rick Perry has proclaimed the three-day period from Friday, April 22, to Sunday, April 24, as Days of Prayer for Rain in the State of Texas. Read more about it and see the official proclamation on the next page.