Dust, Weeds, and Watermelon Rain

A few weeks ago, I drove pass Highway 304 on Interstate 10. The family ranch is just north of I-10 about 10 miles. This area is often called the sugar-sand grasslands by the locals because of the sugar-like sand that dominates the area. It actually lies within the Post Oak belt. Just past Hwy. 304 and before the Harwood exit, a strong wind carrying a large amount of dust pushed my truck to the…