Lake Brownwood News

This week's rain, while happily received, has not assuaged concerns over a shrinking water supply in the Big Country.

Especially now, months after enduring the state's hottest, driest summer. Especially now, while some lakes are near all time lows and temperatures, at least in Abilene, already have pushed the mercury to 100 degrees or more three times, all earlier than the first 100-degree day last year.

The Brown County Water Improvement District No. 1 increased irrigation rates - at its Tuesday meeting - as it looked toward another hot and dry summer.