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Is a Global Bacon Shortage in the Future?

Donald Deane — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:17:54 +0000

So far we've learned that the worst US drought in 50 years will cause meat prices to rise and has even forced some ranchers to feed candy to their cattle. But now comes truly disturbing news from the UK's National Pig Association (who knew there was such a thing?): a worldwide bacon and sausage shortage may also be in the future.

Nacogdoches Could Enact Mandatory Watering Restrictions

Danny Merrell — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:44:35 +0000

September didn't bring much relief, and October has started off dry as well.

We desperately need the rain, (understatement of the year), but forecasters are holding out much short term optimism.

With that being said, the City of Nacogdoches which is already asking residents to follow a voluntary water rationing system may have to go to more stern measures. Excerpts from today's press release follows the jump.

Washing Cars And Other Ways To Make It Rain

Danny Merrell — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:20:02 +0000

I've tried it all...I've washed my truck, opened an umbrella in the house, scheduled a picnic, I even went jogging...all kinds of superstitions in order to bring on the rain --- but still nothing.

This drought could be all my fault...for the first time in my life I bought some land that has a nice pond on it...however, that pond is about to all but disappear.

Texas Drought Now Considered A Disaster

Phillip George — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:31:49 +0000

The dry spell continues, as high temperatures and dry winds cause one of the worst droughts in decades. Joe Raedle, Newsmakers Texas is enduring its worst drought in decades as high temperatures, windy conditions and lack of rainfall persist across most of the state. Because the dry conditions across the nation’s second-leading agricultural state come [...]

Get The Latest Texas Wildfire Situation Here

Danny Merrell — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:58:48 +0000

Firefighters, members of the Texas Forest Service, and numerous volunteers were able to get the upper hand this weekend on many wildfires across our state, however, Mother Nature has another dose of dry, windy weather set for Tuesday.

Although some rains have fallen across parts of the state and more is expected in parts of East and Northeast Texas through Tuesday, Texas remains a tinderbox.

Angelina County Issues Burn Ban

Danny Merrell — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:37:50 +0000

Due to the extreme dry, and sometimes windy, conditions across the area, Angelina County has issued a burn ban. All outdoor burning of any combustible material is prohibited. Angelina joins several surrounding counties including Trinity, San Augustine, Sabine, and Tyler to issue the ban. A few towns within other counties have also issued their own [...]