Thank the deity of your choice for the rain, because the truth is we needed it. With the state of Texas in what some are calling a 100 year drought, last weekend brought the rain so many so desperately needed. In San Marcos, the city decided to lift Stage 1 water restrictions which had been in effect since the early summer. With noticeable changes in the water pumps after the restrictions had gone into effect, it is simple enough to say that they were a huge success. But, a little rain never hurts either. The Edwards Aquifer Authority set the restrictions into effect after certain pump stations read well bellow 660 feet above sea level for longer than 10 days. With these drought quenching storms comes the ability for individuals to now water their lawns in the 10pm to 8am time range. It's as if they want to use it as fast as they can before it's gone again.

KXAN