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]]> 1062632 As drought conditions continue, here are the counties in Southeast Texas under a burn ban https://houstonnewmedia.org/as-drought-conditions-continue-here-are-the-counties-in-southeast-texas-under-a-burn-ban/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=as-drought-conditions-continue-here-are-the-counties-in-southeast-texas-under-a-burn-ban Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:12:11 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=fe780f2c3812050460300b8b3c09b51a On Monday, the Fort Bend County Fire Marshal declared a burn ban was in effect after the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court approved an outdoor burn ...

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]]> 1045856 Fort Bend County enacts 90-day burn ban amid drought, but Diwali fireworks shows will continue https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-enacts-90-day-burn-ban-amid-drought-but-diwali-fireworks-shows-will-continue/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-enacts-90-day-burn-ban-amid-drought-but-diwali-fireworks-shows-will-continue Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:08:58 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=73eaa10fb73f25ecfb6f3c56dcca03b4 Fort Bend County officials have enacted a 90-day outdoor burn ban, but Diwali celebrations will still be permitted.

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]]> 1045433 Fort Bend County approves outdoor burn ban as drought conditions worsen – Covering Katy News https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-bend-county-approves-outdoor-burn-ban-as-drought-conditions-worsen-covering-katy-news/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-bend-county-approves-outdoor-burn-ban-as-drought-conditions-worsen-covering-katy-news Tue, 14 Oct 2025 01:41:54 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0c0ad9cfc00752b8a9bd08536702aa3f Fort Bend County commissioners approved an outdoor burn ban Monday for all unincorporated areas of the county. The ban comes as extreme heat and ...

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]]> 1044143 Burn bans issued in Fort Bend, Montgomery counties as drought conditions continue https://houstonnewmedia.org/burn-bans-issued-in-fort-bend-montgomery-counties-as-drought-conditions-continue/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=burn-bans-issued-in-fort-bend-montgomery-counties-as-drought-conditions-continue Mon, 13 Oct 2025 23:09:08 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=eea99f3036ad90b8fc2e14c3a44db689 The Fort Bend County Commissioners' Court approved the ban on Monday, but it is only for all unincorporated areas of the county. Citing the ...

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]]> 1043944 Texas Drought Getting Worse | CW39 Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-drought-getting-worse-cw39-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-drought-getting-worse-cw39-houston Fri, 10 Oct 2025 23:33:37 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=38f5178db0db5c98030d7402d552b23c Houston has seen a very dry start to October, with rainfall almost 5 inches below average since the beginning of September, and parts of Harris ...

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]]> 1042301 Burn ban being considered in Fort Bend County as drought continues | CW39 Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/burn-ban-being-considered-in-fort-bend-county-as-drought-continues-cw39-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=burn-ban-being-considered-in-fort-bend-county-as-drought-continues-cw39-houston Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:33:36 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e1585c088f9454afb72c400ccdd0b43b FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas (CW39) — A burn ban is being considered for Fort Bend County as dry conditions continue to raise fire risks.

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]]> 1040972 Mexico to send water to drought-stricken Texas after Trump threat – UPI.com https://houstonnewmedia.org/mexico-to-send-water-to-drought-stricken-texas-after-trump-threat-upi-com/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mexico-to-send-water-to-drought-stricken-texas-after-trump-threat-upi-com Sat, 12 Apr 2025 20:33:47 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0ff33ebaf1b7a79ff92ad792ab20ac02 "Last year, the only Sugar Mill in Texas CLOSED, because Mexico has been stealing the water from Texas Farmers. Ted Cruz has been leading the fight to ...

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]]> 938016 What is drought? Map shows 82% of Texas land in drought or ‘abnormally dry’ – Yahoo https://houstonnewmedia.org/what-is-drought-map-shows-82-of-texas-land-in-drought-or-abnormally-dry-yahoo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-drought-map-shows-82-of-texas-land-in-drought-or-abnormally-dry-yahoo Sat, 12 Apr 2025 17:36:18 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=654343b55570b7de675839ac77073008 ... sugar water'. It was the basis for similar tobacco PR campaigns that followed in the 1950s. The Cool Down. Sports. Masters weather: What is the ...

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]]> 937971 Missouri City updates drought contingency plan with larger affected area https://houstonnewmedia.org/missouri-city-updates-drought-contingency-plan-with-larger-affected-area-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=missouri-city-updates-drought-contingency-plan-with-larger-affected-area-3 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:16:48 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=fec10437581342a398a94cc02fd7e72b Missouri City City Council approved changes to the plan at a March 17 meeting, including adding conservation triggers and restrictions for ...

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]]> 932090 Missouri City updates drought contingency plan with larger affected area https://houstonnewmedia.org/missouri-city-updates-drought-contingency-plan-with-larger-affected-area-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=missouri-city-updates-drought-contingency-plan-with-larger-affected-area-2 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:16:48 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=eb98054dd246726bbffe560d4493246a Booked and busy: 25 stores to visit during the Houston Independent ... Transportation Fort Bend County to pioneer crosswalk technology · Education ...

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]]> 932070 Drought eases in Houston. How much more rain is coming this weekend? https://houstonnewmedia.org/drought-eases-in-houston-how-much-more-rain-is-coming-this-weekend/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=drought-eases-in-houston-how-much-more-rain-is-coming-this-weekend Sat, 09 Nov 2024 10:29:46 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=416cd8bd5f6a4719a40544912018434f ... Fort Bend County. Pivotal Weather. More showers and storms are expected in the morning as the cold front pushes through. We'll maintain a small 20 ...

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]]> 844126 24% Ahead of Rainfall for Year, Houston Slips into Drought https://houstonnewmedia.org/24-ahead-of-rainfall-for-year-houston-slips-into-drought/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=24-ahead-of-rainfall-for-year-houston-slips-into-drought Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:17:08 +0000 https://reduceflooding.com/?p=47498 10/18/24 – According to the US Drought Monitor, Houston has officially slipped into a moderate drought. Talk about wacky weather. According to the National Weather Service, the Houston area has already recorded its average annual rainfall – with two and a half months left in the year. NOAA shows that normally we receive 41.52 inches […]

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]]> 833750 Patton Kizzire ends drought with 5-stroke victory in FedEx Cup Fall opener at Silverado https://houstonnewmedia.org/patton-kizzire-ends-drought-with-5-stroke-victory-in-fedex-cup-fall-opener-at-silverado/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=patton-kizzire-ends-drought-with-5-stroke-victory-in-fedex-cup-fall-opener-at-silverado Mon, 16 Sep 2024 02:14:56 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=98c9a3f0b9fa90328418e17c51f536cb Aces fall in walk-off fashion vs Sugar Land in series finale ... Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be ...

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]]> 819231 Texas Football Recruiting Drought Ends With Commitment From Difference Making Player https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-football-recruiting-drought-ends-with-commitment-from-difference-making-player/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-football-recruiting-drought-ends-with-commitment-from-difference-making-player Sat, 06 Jul 2024 22:33:16 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=203b081f0a4c42f60ddcf87926b5a6e7 Phillips comes over from Missouri City (TX), the home of former Texas star Adonai Mitchell. His commitment gives the Longhorns a potential ...

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]]> 790944 Drought shuttered Texas‘ last sugar mill. Now, farmers are asking which crop is next? – Yahoo https://houstonnewmedia.org/drought-shuttered-texas-last-sugar-mill-now-farmers-are-asking-which-crop-is-next-yahoo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=drought-shuttered-texas-last-sugar-mill-now-farmers-are-asking-which-crop-is-next-yahoo Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:56 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=feefa5361519685cd9c3a9c320246048 "I just told myself, doesn't make grain, I'll make hay out of it for our cattle operation," England said. "But, all the rest of the land is just ...

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]]> 769400 Drought shuttered Texas‘ last sugar mill. Now, farmers are asking which crop is next? https://houstonnewmedia.org/drought-shuttered-texas-last-sugar-mill-now-farmers-are-asking-which-crop-is-next/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=drought-shuttered-texas-last-sugar-mill-now-farmers-are-asking-which-crop-is-next Wed, 15 May 2024 21:51:11 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=56d8ed3fc3a69243d7cfc71b9408b5b1 "But, all the rest of the land is just sitting there idle." Texas is the top exporter of cotton in the country. In 2020, the state exported $1.7 ...

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]]> 769324 Texas drought conditions eased as farmers look to plant crops – FOX 26 Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-drought-conditions-eased-as-farmers-look-to-plant-crops-fox-26-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-drought-conditions-eased-as-farmers-look-to-plant-crops-fox-26-houston Sat, 02 Mar 2024 04:52:08 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=bec7dc1b9cb37290344acebc703a42a3 According to government drought figures, January was the 4th wettest in the last 130 years, leaving Fort Bend County about five inches above normal, ...

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]]> 731754 2023 Was Hottest Year since 1895 and 33rd Driest https://houstonnewmedia.org/2023-was-hottest-year-since-1895-and-33rd-driest/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2023-was-hottest-year-since-1895-and-33rd-driest Fri, 19 Jan 2024 22:49:30 +0000 https://reduceflooding.com/?p=43174 According to Dr. Mark Wentzel, Hydrologist for Texas Water Development Board, 2023 was the hottest and 33rd driest year for Texas since 1895. That’s 128 years! “We began 2023 with half the area of the state impacted by drought, the result of a statewide drought that had been ongoing for more than a year,” said […]

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]]> 715952 Missouri City rescinds drought contingency plan, ending water conservation measures https://houstonnewmedia.org/missouri-city-rescinds-drought-contingency-plan-ending-water-conservation-measures-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=missouri-city-rescinds-drought-contingency-plan-ending-water-conservation-measures-3 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:56:47 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2b51ebfeda29975e1e791936d5f8571a This comes after Fort Bend County also rescinded its burn ban Oct. 6. By Daniel Weeks. Editor. Daniel started as an editor for the Katy North and ...

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