A record - breaking drought has gripped more than 90 % of Texas . Wildfires have burned nearly 3.3 million Texas acres since 2005 . ` ` Temperatures are in the triple digits , and we 're not getting any relief , '' one official says . Cities are facing water restrictions as reservoirs run dry .
A record-breaking drought has gripped more than 90 % of Texas . Wildfires have scorched nearly 3.3 million Texas acres since November . `` Temperatures are in the triple digits , and we 're not seeing any relief , '' fire official says . Cities are imposing water restrictions as reservoirs run dry .