Autumn rainfall improves drought conditions in Texas, but winter to set back progress

As heat waves kept temperatures in the triple digits for weeks and a rain-free streak spanned more than two months in some places, more than 70% of Texas was experiencing severe drought conditions this summer—fueling wildfires, reducing crop yields and even revealing never-before-seen dinosaur tracks.

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