Drought in Texas farm country in December 1956 causes closed factories and homes for sale

In Carn City, Texas, a severe drought has left the land parched and the community struggling. The drought, affecting areas near San Antonio, has severely impacted livestock and cotton farmers. Many residents rely on federal aid, with signs of economic distress visible throughout the county. Scientists consider this drought the worst in 700 years, highlighting the historical significance of the crisis.

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