Despite recent rains across parts of the Lone Star State, much of Texas remains under drought conditions, causing continued challenges for the state’s farmers and ranchers. Mid-June showers brought some hope to farmers, but it remains uncertain how much they will aid local crops and livestock. “Recent rains have been nice, but not receiving much in May really hurt,” Shannon Worrell, Mason County Farm Bureau president, said. About half of the state is in some level of drought, comp ...