Texas Parks and Wildlife says East Texas has some of the most dense wild hog populations in the state, and they tear up yards and ruin crops every year. Controlling the feral hog population is about to get real. Real messy. See what population control method Texas approved this week.
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.