AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Texas Water Development Board reported abnormally dry conditions in parts of the Texas Panhandle during the week of Aug. 26, showing little change from the previous week.
In its most recent “Water Weekly” report, the TWDB noted 20% of the state of Texas was experiencing drought conditions as of Aug. 26, compared to 20% the previous week, 39% three months ago and 48% one year ago.
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The Texas Panhandle was considered drought-free as of the week of Aug. 26, though it reported abnormally dry conditions in Hartley County and portions of Oldham, Dallam and Hall counties.
Since mid-July, the drought area in Texas reached a high of 22% on July 15 and a low of 19% on Aug. 5, according to the TWDB…