The rain did help to take the edge off of the drought but the historic drought continued through the month of October.  But widespread rainfall and cooler temperatures in early October reduced the wildfire threat.  The U.S. Drought Monitor, issued through the National Mitigation Drought Center depicted extreme to exceptional drought over much of West Central Texas.
According to the Texas Crop Weather Report prepared by the Texas A&M Agriculture Program, the following agricultural impacts were noted across West Central Texas.
Most producers were planting small grains as fast as they could. Some wheat was emerging because of the rain. Rangeland and pastures continued to show some improvement after the rain. Livestock and wildlife were feeding on winter forbs and browse plants. All producers continued to provide supplemental feed to livestock. Hay was hard to find and very expensive when it was obtainable. Stock tanks were in good condition because of runoff from the rains. Producers continued to cull herds.
Producers continued to feed livestock across Crockett County because rangeland and pastures were in very poor condition. Winter wheat did not seem to be making a good stand.

Drought in KIMBLE, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that Kimble County experienced exceptional drought conditions in October.

Drought in BROWN, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that Brown County experienced extreme drought conditions in October.

Drought in CROCKETT, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that Crockett County experienced exceptional drought conditions in October.

Drought in SHACKELFORD, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that Shackelford County experienced extreme drought conditions in October.

Drought in MASON, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that Mason County experienced exceptional drought conditions in October.

Drought in CALLAHAN, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that Callahan County experienced severe drought conditions in October.

Drought in COKE, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that Coke County experienced extreme drought conditions in October.

Drought in STERLING, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that Sterling County experienced exceptional drought conditions in October.

Drought in SUTTON, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that Sutton County experienced exceptional drought conditions in October.

Drought in MCCULLOCH, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that Mcculloch County experienced exceptional drought conditions in October.

Drought in MENARD, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that Menard County experienced exceptional drought conditions in October.

Drought in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that Nolan County experienced exceptional drought conditions in October.

Drought in TAYLOR, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that Taylor County experienced extreme drought conditions in October.

Drought in THROCKMORTON, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that Throckmorton County experienced exceptional drought conditions in October.

Drought in RUNNELS, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that Runnels County experienced extreme drought conditions in October.

Drought in SAN SABA, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that San Saba County experienced exceptional drought conditions in October.

Drought in SCHLEICHER, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that Schleicher County experienced exceptional drought conditions in October.

Drought in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that Tom Green County experienced extreme drought conditions in October.

Drought in FISHER, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that Fisher County experienced exceptional drought conditions in October.

Drought in HASKELL, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that Haskell County experienced exceptional drought conditions in October.

Drought in COLEMAN, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that Coleman County experienced extreme drought conditions in October.

Drought in CONCHO, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that Concho County experienced extreme drought conditions in October.

Drought in IRION, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that Irion County experienced exceptional drought conditions in October.

Drought in JONES, TEXAS
From 01-OCT-11 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The U.S. Drought Monitor indicated that Jones County experienced exceptional drought conditions in October.