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Governor Includes Fayette Co. in Disaster Declaration as Severe Drought Intensifies

  • How dry is it in Holman? Cracks in the ground have gotten so deep it takes a yard stick to get to the bottom. Photo courtesy of Elaine Thomas
    How dry is it in Holman? Cracks in the ground have gotten so deep it takes a yard stick to get to the bottom. Photo courtesy of Elaine Thomas
  • Fayette County ranks among the driest counties in the state according to the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KDBI).
    Fayette County ranks among the driest counties in the state according to the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KDBI).
Governor Greg Abbott signed a wildfire disaster proclamation that covers about three-quarters of the state, including Fayette County. The proclamation allows counties to access state resources to combat the wildfire danger as 100-degree temperatures blanket Texas. “The State of Texas continues working with local officials to respond to critical wildfire activity across the entire state,” Abbott…

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