Some Austin homes' foundations are crumbling this summer — here's why

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The summer heatwave has resulted in one of the worst droughts in recent Texas history. With that drought comes a lot of changes to our environment. Caves are drying up because of the drought. Farmers are being forced to restrict water usage. Now the ground itself is shrinking and putting homes at risk."We're right in the middle of that drought. Things are starting to move around," said Paul White, production manager with Foundation Support Specialists in Austin. He said dur