Travis County is Out of Drought. Why isn’t the District?

Kayaking near Barton Springs by Matthew Guthrie

You might have seen recent stories saying Travis County is drought-free for the first time in two years. If this is the case, then why is the District still in Stage II Alarm Drought? As of June 20, the US Drought Monitor shows Travis County (outlined in black) is out of drought and listed as ‘Abnormally Dry.’ […]