In farming and ranching communities an estimated 15,000 cattle have been swept away or are roaming free because fences have been washed away. Some have no brands to identify them. Yesterday, bad weather grounded Texas Governor George W. Bush's plans for an aerial survey of the flood's damage. Instead, he stayed on the ground and called on President Clinton to declare part of Texas a disaster area. I'm confident that the White House will respond very quickly.
Money is on the way.
And that response came today. A drizzling rain fell across much of Texas today, and forecasters predicted more showers this weekend. Still to come on the NewsHour tonight, a budget update, Indians go whaling, and the leader of Nigeria. All Rights Reserved.