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Climate change led to dinosaurs’ demise. Now, Texas drought reveals more of their tracks

WYNNE DAVIS, NPR

Posted on August 25, 2022 · Dinosaur tracks from 113 million years ago were recently uncovered in a Texas state park after drought conditions caused parts of Paluxy River to dry up.

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Much of Houston area moves out of drought after prolonged period of rainfall

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Posted on September 12, 2022 · Dry air and record-setting heat in June and July brought on drought conditions throughout the region. Much of the area has returned to normal levels of soil moisture, but some locales remain in need of rain.

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Houston asks for voluntary water conservation from residents

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Posted on June 21, 2022 · City officials activate Stage One of Drought Contingency Plan as abnormally high temperatures and dry weather continues.

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Posted on December 29, 2017 · Some 300,000 Mexican free-tailed bats lived Waugh Drive Bridge before Harvey. Roughly 100,000 are left

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How Has Houston’s Native Landscape Changed Over The Years?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on July 20, 2017 · There are some trees and plants that were once native to Greater Houston that you just don’t see as much anymore.

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