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Severe weather damages crops, helps drought-impacted areas
By Jennifer Whitlock
Field Editor
What a ride Texas weather has taken us on so far in 2021., and it’s only May. Nearly an entire week of wet weather has Texas farmers and ranchers simultaneously feeling thankful and concerned, depending on their location.
Rainfall totals ranging from less than an inch to 14 inches were reported as days of downpours, flash floods and severe storms washed across the Lone Star State.
Panhandle/South Plains
After suffering from drought for much of the last year, the Texas Panhandle saw rainfall totals for the month running well above normal in many locations.
Potter and Randall counties to receive nearly $50 million from American Rescue Plan
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AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The U.S. Treasury Department opened an online portal for counties to begin requesting their share of the $2 trillion American Rescue Plan, and the portal shows Potter and Randall counties combined being eligible for nearly $50 million.
The amount is based on the population of the counties.
According to the Texas Association of Counties, half of the money is available this month, and half will be available 12 months after the first payment.
Counties can use the money to cover costs to respond to the pandemic and revenue shortfalls like hiring and keeping personnel, repairing or investing in water, sewer and broadband infrastructure.
How much will Colorado, local municipalities receive in the American Rescue Plan?
Dept. of Treasury released allocations, guidance on Monday
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Reflected in a puddle left from melted snow, pedestrians wear face masks while walking through Larimer Square late Tuesday, Jan.5, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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DENVER â The U.S. Department of the Treasury released the allocations and spending guidelines for the $5.7 billion that will soon be headed to Colorado and its local governments as part of the American Rescue Plan.