Country Lifestyles
The Graham Drive-In
By Jessica Crabtree
Located on the east side of Graham, Texas, sits a sight for sore eyes, a piece of the past. Once a large pastime to generations of movie goers, the drive-in movie is now regaining popularity. The Graham Drive-In opened its gates in 1948. Built by Thomas Griffing for All State Theatres, it was first operated by James and Norma Griffing and later became part of Video Independent Theatres. An infamous moment in the history of the Graham Drive In was when Life Magazine, in the Sept. 1955 issue, did a feature story about one of Graham Drive In’s famous patrons- Blondie the Lion. Blondie was pictured in an automobile in Front of the marquee. These pieces of history are what preserved the drive-in and lead to its success nearly 70 years later.
Current owners, Pam and Dave Scott, have operated the drive-in for the last eight years. Pam, originally a Kansas native and Dave coming from an Army family that traveled, came to call Graham home more than 30 years ago. The two saw that the drive-in was important to the community and a large part of Graham’s historic makeup.
In the past drive-in theaters numbered up to 4,000 and currently total approximately 300, a big difference. After so many closing and becoming desolate, overgrown lots, some are making a come-back or are being built. Recognition of the pastime is gaining popularity especially in the metroplex. Pam herself remembers going to drive-in movies, “I was once the one who got in the trunk to get into the movie,” she said laughing. She went on to say, “My generation remembers it, whereas now, the last couple of generations never experienced it.” Pam admits what they provide at the Graham Drive-In is a lost pastime that is special, a product people can’t get on every corner. To read more pick up the August 2015 issue of NTFR.
By: Martha Crump
Most cattle producers can tell you quite a lot about balancing cattle diets for energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals based on the specific needs for their herd and type of operation.
A key factor, and one that is often overlooked, is that how your animals perform is also directly affected by their water intake.
Now many of you may already be thinking “well of course water is necessary, anybody knows that!”
In many years, as September marches into October, we are beginning to experience some return of rainfall. But as many of us know, that is not always the case. Often we are still experiencing hot and dry weather, and water supplies are dwindling.
When we find ourselves experiencing those types of fall conditions, it is critical to not only understand the daily water requirements for cattle, but also the impact that the quality of water can have on herd health and development.
To read more, pick up a copy of the October edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
By: Annette Bridges
A friend and I were recently talking about our husbands. She made a comment that I felt also perfectly described me and my hubby.
“He slows me and I hurry him. I’m sure that is why we do well together,” she said.
“Precisely!” I thought. Why?
Because when two different worlds collide, it can be magical.
No matter what those two different worlds are- a man and a woman with very different personalities, beliefs, or backgrounds, two partners with contrasting passions, strengths, or talents, or when a country boy marries a city girl.
To read more, pick up a copy of the October edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
Watauga, Texas, a suburb of Fort Worth, is known for its rich history as a railroad stop, but over the course of the last year, one teen girl has put it on the map for agriculture as well. Emma Harvey has lived in Tarrant County her entire life. Despite being highly involved in her local 4-H chapter, she still felt there was more she could do. In the spring of 2023, she stepped up to the plate to take over the title of Tarrant County Teen Miss Agriculture USA.
“It all started when I put in an application for the teen title here in Tarrant County,” explained Harvey.
The Miss Agriculture USA program is a national non-profit, age-inclusive pageant program that offers both competition and non-competition titles to women dedicated to the promotion of agriculture.
Read more in the October issue of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available online and in print. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive NTFR in your inbox each week.
Photo by Hannah Claxton.
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