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City of Katy enters stage 1 of drought contingency plan, officials say

  • Aug 25

Burn bans set in several counties as lack of ran continues

  • Aug 19

Galveston County approves burn ban amid drought conditions, officials say

  • Aug 18

Tomball enters Stage 2 drought restrictions amid dry conditions

  • Aug 5

The connection between drought and wildfire risk in southeast Texas

  • Feb 26

How snow drought helped set stage for deadly CA avalanche

  • Feb 20

Houston ends 2025 a foot of rain behind the annual average

  • Jan 13

Wildfire risk rises in Southeast Texas as drought, winds persist

  • Nov 11, 2025

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Burn bans set in several Southeast Texas counties as heat intensifies and lack of rain continues

  • Aug 19
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Houston ends 2025 a foot of rain behind the annual average: What that could mean heading into 2026

  • Jan 13
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Wildfire risk rises in Southeast Texas as Arctic front causes drought, winds to persist

  • Nov 11, 2025
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Texas drought conditions and the impact on ranchers and their herds

  • Oct 22, 2025
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Southern California native shares experience of wildfire risk as she resides in Montgomery County

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Rain across southeast Houston is 'double-edged sword,' experts say

  • Oct 5, 2023

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Texas drought conditions and the impact on ranchers and their herds

Drought conditions in Texas are affecting multiple industries, including cattle. ABC13 spoke to Wharton County ranchers about how these conditions are putting them in a tough spot.

  • Oct 22, 2025

'Hot-tober' in Houston could extend drought conditions into November

The amount of rain currently in the forecast won't be enough to begin to reverse the drought conditions that are already in place, making it likely continue into November.

  • Oct 21, 2025

As drought conditions continue, here are the counties in Southeast Texas under a burn ban

As drought conditions continue to impact Southeast Texas, officials in several counties say they've issued burn bans to prevent the risk of wildfires.

  • Oct 16, 2025

Southern California native shares experience of wildfire risk as she resides in Montgomery County

As fast-moving fires continue to burn across southern California, it's a good reminder of how quickly things can change when it comes to wildfires.

  • Dec 11, 2024

Texas Forest Service prepares for wildfire risk as Houston drought worsens after month without rain

While much of the region, including all of Harris County, is experiencing dry to moderate drought conditions, you can take steps at home to reduce the risk of wildfires spreading.

  • Oct 21, 2024