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Texas-Size Drought Dries Up Lake Travis

by Wade Goodwyn, NPR
June 29, 2011

People in Texas are suffering through a major drought that's putting pressure on cities, farmers, ranchers and businesses. It's also impacting Lake Travis, which is near the capital Austin. The drought problem is complicated by water management rules.

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  • Morning Edition, June 29, 2011
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