For those keeping track and looking for more information, several of us headed east as a group and we came across what appeared to be Longhorn Ranch but there was barely anything there. A few people, some animals, not much. We split up to gather more information, so a few of the others who went with me might be able to speak to their interactions better than I can.
The young man I came across spoke of a drought and said that they get water trucked in weekly but it never lasts long enough. He also asked if we came down from the sky because he saw lights over the mountains. It was obvious that he wasn't interested in talking to me though, so I kept it short and moved along.
I'm very concerned about what this means, especially with a concern over the availability of water. And besides, the entire situation has left me with a very bad feeling.