Midland-Odessa's unexpected struggle with flooding reveals more than just heavy rain; it's a mix of soil and planning mishaps that leaves many residents feeling uneasy.
For decades, ranchers have sworn by the saying, "When cows lie down, rain is coming." While some see it as folklore, others believe it’s grounded in observation. But is there science behind the belief that cows can predict rain?
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.
We are all looking forward to fall right? But could it actually be cooler or will it still feel like we're stuck in an oven here in the Lone Star State?
After church Sunday, I went to a local Mexican food restaurant. After all that food, I decided I need to take a walk. So I drove to the Wadley Barron Park, otherwise known as the Duck Pond.