In today’s newsletter, I’m mixing things up a bit with a Friday grab bag, three quick hits on what’s happening across Texas, here in Houston, and at KPRC 2.
Texas drought update:
If you’ve seen the latest drought map, it probably won’t surprise you to see some major changes in Central Texas. In just two weeks, much of the exceptional drought across the Hill Country has been erased. The deep red areas on the first map represented what’s known as a once-in-50-to-75-year drought.
But over the Fourth of July weekend, Kerrville saw a foot of rain in a short amount of time. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, that flood was a 1-in-500-year event, incredibly rare, and tragically destructive.
While we sometimes talk about “drought busters,” this was a sobering example. Yes, it ended the drought in parts of the Hill Country, but at a heartbreaking cost.
Helping flood victims:
The Ingram Little League in Kerr County lost its baseball fields on the morning of July Fourth after devastating flooding along the Guadalupe River.
When one of the coaches from the Sienna Blackhawks saw the pictures, he knew the team could step in to help. The team quickly organized a fundraiser to support the rebuilding of those fields. Last Friday and Saturday, they set up shop at the neighborhood pool, selling lemonade, cookies, snacks, and treats.
Their efforts paid off; they raised an impressive $1,739. More importantly, they learned what it means to support others in a time of need. It was inspiring to watch these young players donate their time and energy, and a beautiful sight to see our neighbor’s generosity.
Full disclosure: my son is on that team, but like any proud dad, it was a joy to see him and his teammates step up and make a difference.
We Have a New Weather App… Sort of
The Storm Tracker 2 app is no more; it’s now the KPRC 2 Weather App. While the name and look are new, it’s still your trusted source for local weather, just with a cleaner, more modern design.
One of the biggest improvements? The radar. I’ve heard your feedback loud and clear about the futurecast being hard to find, and we’ve fixed it.
The live radar now gives you current conditions, a two-hour look back, and a two-hour futurecast, all in one easy view. No more jumping between screens.
Just update your app, or search “KPRC 2 Weather” in the App Store or Google Play.
