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Drought is Killing State’s Agriculture

By Jim Bell August 18, 2011

State agriculture officials say the relentless drought is causing a major economic disaster for Texas farmers. It's the worst drought in the state's history, and the most costly. Texas agriculture losses could exceed $5.2 billion statewide if the drought doesn't end soon.

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Tropical Storm Heading for South Texas

By Jim Bell July 28, 2011

We have good news and we have bad news. First the good news.  It's going to rain, a lot, in South and Central Texas in the coming days.  The bad news?  It's because of a tropical storm now moving across the Gulf of Mexico and heading straight for the lower Texas coast.

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Texas Drought Now Considered A Disaster

By Phillip George June 29, 2011

The lack of rain in the past couple of months has caused problems for many farmers and ranchers.

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Thanks For the Rain Lord, But We Didn’t Need the Tornadoes

By Jim Bell April 26, 2011

A powerful and fast-moving storm spread badly needed rain across east Texas and Angelina County last night, but it also brought strong winds and tornadoes.

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Joe Raedle, Newsmakers
Joe Raedle, Newsmakers
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Governor Rick Perry Asks Texans to Pray for Rain

By Jim Bell April 22, 2011

Governor Rick Perry is calling on Texans to pray for rain, as the 4th worst drought in the state’s history shows no sign of letting up, and firefighters continue battling wildfires that have charred more than one and a half million acres across the state.

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Governor Rick Perry Asks Texans to Pray For Rain

By Jim Bell April 22, 2011

Texas Governor Rick Perry is calling on Texans to pray for rain, as the 4th worst drought in the state’s history shows no sign of letting up, and  firefighters continue battling wildfires that have charred more than one and a half million acres across the state.

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