Over a scorching weekend near 110 degrees,authorities requested electricity conservation. Matagorda County’s Judge Bobby Seiferman declared a disaster due to the ongoing drought. Governor Greg Abbott renewed Drought and Wildfire Disaster Declarations for Texas counties, including Matagorda, to secure relief funds. Wildlife is suffering due to the drought, even halting water skiers in the Colorado River. The high Keetch-Byram Drought Index indicates a 700-800 fire risk. Matagorda County falls under the D4 Exceptional Drought category. Updates are expected today