As of November 10, exceptional drought, the highest possible designation for drought intensity, is now impacting nine percent of the state This is highest level since May 2014. In the last 60 days, most of Texas has received less than half of normal precipitation. During October, Kendall County received less than a quarter inch of precipitation, less than seven percent normal for November. More information about state drought conditions can be found by visiting www.twdb.texas. gov. Because of these ongoing conditions, Bandera County’s burn ban remains in effect. For more information about the burn ban, contact Bandera Fire marshal John Stith at 830- 460-8183. ...