Texoma farmers continue to recover from a devastating drought. Thornberry and Charlie farmers are trying to start new this summer, after losing hundreds of pecan and peach trees.
Drought conditions really put a dent on the Tucker Farm in Charlie last summer. Owner Delores Tucker said, "We just had no crop at all. We planted a lot of vegetables early, but the hot wind just dried them up and there was no peaches." Delores added, "No one even opened last year and it was just a total disaster last year."
Delores said despite all the dead peach and pecan trees her peach crop was good this time around. "They aren't nearly as big as they were last year and they have some hail marks." Delores added, "They're good sweet peaches and people have been really nice about supporting us."
Delores said another summer like last can put a toll on their water source. The majority of farmers out in the Thornberry and Charlie area get their water source from an underground aquifer, and only rain can replenish it.
"Right now I don't have to many concerns, but you know in the back of your mind you do worry that hopefully we're not pulling to much water out of the ground."
The Peach Festival kicks off next Thursday out on Tucker Farms, in Charlie. All residents are invited to indulge in sweet peaches grown right in Texoma soil. From noon to 3pm, free peach cobbler and ice cream will be served.
To find out more information you can contact Tucker Farms at (940) 544-2455.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:25 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:25:50 GMT
You won't want to miss the Juneteenth celebration on Saturday in Electra. A parade will kick off the Celebration starting at 10 a.m. from the old Dunbar School.
You won't want to miss the Juneteenth celebration on Saturday in Electra.
Monday, June 17 2013 2:03 PM EDT2013-06-17 18:03:43 GMT
Arbor House is hosting a motorcycle rally Saturday. It's from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There are open categories for all bikes. The $10 entry fee will benefit Patsy's House. There will be hotdogs,
Arbor House is hosting a motorcycle rally Saturday. It's from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Monday, June 17 2013 1:54 PM EDT2013-06-17 17:54:18 GMT
The Better Business Bureau is receiving a lot of calls from consumers who sustained hail damage to their vehicles. The BBB offers the following advice: Call your insurance agent or company immediately
The Better Business Bureau is receiving a lot of calls from consumers who sustained hail damage to their vehicles. The BBB offers the following advice
