Texas wildfires

[Blueyes]

They are popping up around here every day. It's really disturbing. You wouldn't believe how dry it is here!

[Tiramisu]

There's a big one in west Houston, in George h bush park, this evening.

[gja1000]

I saw pictures of that fire, Sandy. Big smoke and very scary looking.

Betsi, I know what you mean - it is so dry - I've never seen it this dry, ever. We have a 10-20% chance of rain the next few days, I sure hope we get some. Just a little bit would help.

[Tiramisu]

There was a lot of fires throughout the state today. So scary.

I have a little 3' x 3' patch of pretty green grass in my front yard ... Unfortunately it's by the water meter, meaning I probably have a leak.

[gja1000]

Yep Sandy, you do have a little leak there, that's the only way grass would be green right now! Everything else that hasn't been watered is so terribly dry. I'm afraid some of the St. Augustine grass that hasn't been watered won't come back (if it ever rains again). They have been talking about that here in Austin. St. Augustine that hasn't been watered may have to be replaced. Not that replacing it would be a bad thing, it wouldn't be bad because it is a very thirsty grass and it would be better to have something that required less water, for sure. But the expense of replacing it is what will really hurt (I'm talking all over town). I've kept mine alive this summer with lots of water, but I hate wasting water on the lawn.

[Janet]

I just saw on the news that your dry spell my last through winter. I sincerely hope not.

Also saw a heartwarming story of schools football team playing even though their town (starts with a B I think) was devastated by the fires. The stands were packed to support their team.....and they won!!

[gja1000]

That was Bastrop and many of the football players lost their homes. I also read where 10 of the volleyball team members had lost their homes (and they played this week too). I just can't imagine how hard that must be.