Parched

It is still dry as a bone in Houston with no precipitation in the forecast. Our rain gauge has actually accumulated a layer of dust on the bottom. There is one advantage to the lack of rain, however, and that is the absence of insects. Most bugs, and especially mosquitoes, need water to breed. Other than that, though, I see few benefits to this terrible drought.

Here is the boat launch at Lake Houston. There haven't been too many boats out recently. The water is usually to the top of the dock.

This is the San Jacinto River near our house. Last year the water was right up to the wooden boardwalk.