5 things to know today, plus local drought response in the Houston area
Good morning, Houston! With all the heat we’ve been having, it’s no surprise we’re seeing an increase in adverse effects. The city of Houston is asking residents to conserve water due to drought conditions. Stage One of the Drought Contingency Plan is voluntary and intended to help reduce water usage by 5%, the city said. Houston had 50 water main breaks over the weekend due to the dry ground, KHOU 11 reports. Meanwhile, Fort Bend County approved a burn ban for all unincorporated areas of the county,…
