Farmers, Ranchers Struggle As Texas Endures Historic Drought

SAN ANGELO, TX – JULY 25: A small pool of red sludge-like water, only water that remains in O.C. Fisher Lake, sits at the base of the dam July 25, 2011 in San Angelo, Texas. The pool is the last water remaining in the 5,440 acre lake which was established to provide flood control and serve as a secondary drinking water source for San Angelo and the surrounding communities following an extended drought in the region. The lake which has a maximum depth of 58 feet is also used for boating, fishing and swimming. The San Angelo area has seen only 2.5 inches of rain this year. The past nine months have been the driest in Texas since record keeping began in 1895, with 75% of the state classified as exceptional drought, the worst level. Scott Olson/Getty Images/AFP== FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==