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When Dynamite Was Used to Summon Rain in Texas
When Dynamite Was Used to Summon Rain in Texas
When Dynamite Was Used to Summon Rain in Texas
In 1891, Robert St. George Dyrenforth attempted to make it rain in West Texas by detonating explosives in the sky. Though his efforts were unsuccessful, they highlight the innovative—and sometimes eccentric—approaches to weather modification in the face of drought.
Is it Illegal to Collect and Save Rainwater Here in Texas?
Is it Illegal to Collect and Save Rainwater Here in Texas?
Is it Illegal to Collect and Save Rainwater Here in Texas?
Seeing as rain is a natural occurrence, it would seem strange to some that capturing and then saving that rainwater would be illegal. That being said, in some states, while it is not illegal to capture and save rainwater to care for animals or to water plants or crops, it is restricted when it comes to using that saved rainwater for human consumption.
East Texas back in a Drought
East Texas back in a Drought
East Texas back in a Drought
Drought conditions are continuing to worsen here in East Texas. The latest outlook from the United States Drought Monitor shows much of East Texas in a severe drought, while everyone is at least abnormally dry.

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