Just one day after Thanksgiving, some folks decided to brave the cold and head out to witness the latest Lake Jackson drain out.
Lake Jackson in northern Leon County has drained down, or dried up, a dozen times or so since 1837, according to historical recordkeeping, but this time it comes amid an ongoing drought in the state capital – though it is unknown if the two are connected.
Furthermore, the lake has been a recent topic of conversation for the Leon County Commission as they reversed themselves on a controversial Comprehensive Plan change which would have allowed for more development in the area…