It has been the case that during El Niño, Texas gets more rainfall. As we wait for much needed rain, one has to wonder if that pattern will be disrupted by the changing climate. Our view of the bottom of ponds and other water holes and dry creeks over an extended time certainly has been unnerving.After an extraordinarily hot 2023, we are reminded that despite getting periodic rain, it will not be able to keep up with sustaining life in a healthy manner when it evaporates so quickly in high temperatures.The situation we seem to be facing brings to mind ...