Liberman Broadcasting tower (Era, Texas) facts for kids
The Liberman Broadcasting Tower, Era, is a super tall tower in Cooke County, Texas, USA. It stands 2,000 feet (about 610 meters) high! That's taller than many skyscrapers. This huge tower was built in 2006.
It helps with important things like emergency communication. It also sends out radio signals. For example, it broadcasts for KNOR-FM, a Spanish-language music station. This station plays "Norteño" music, which is a bit like country music. The tower also helps track storms.
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The Tallest Tower in Texas
The Liberman Broadcasting Tower, Era, is one of the tallest structures on Earth. It is tied for sixth place with several other similar towers. As of 2007, it was the tallest structure in all of Texas.
What is a Guyed Mast?
This tower is a "guyed mast." This means it's a very tall, thin pole. It is held up by strong cables called "guy-wires." These wires are anchored to the ground. They keep the mast stable and standing tall.
Where is the Tower Located?
The tower is on a private ranch. This ranch is about 7 miles west of a small town called Era. It's north of the big Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex area. Even though it's named after Era, it's actually closer to smaller places like Rosston and Leo. These are also in Cooke County.
Who Owns the Tower?
The tower was first owned by Liberman Broadcasting. In 2013, Liberman sold the tower. It was bought by a company called Tall Towers Venture, LLC. Because of this, the tower is now sometimes called Tall Towers Venture-Era.
