No end in sight to drought conditions

With drought conditions persisting throughout much of Texas as another spring brings its hopes of better things ahead, there appears to be little reason to expect relief from the dry pattern that has plagued much of the Hill Country since Thanksgiving.

But, there’s always hope as a common saying heard around these parts is if you don’t like the weather, wait a minute and it will change. Locally, most of Kendall County remains in severe drought with the far northern portion experiencing extreme drought.

According to the National Weather Service, severe drought means pasture conditions are very poor; the soil is hard, hindering planting while crop yields decrease; and the wildfire danger is severe.