Approximately seven miles west of Era, there is the Liberman Broadcasting Tower Era, one of earth's tallest structures, and as of May 2007 was the tallest structure in Texas.[2] The tower is named for its proximity to Era, though it is much closer to Rosston and Leo.[3]
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Era has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]
Several tornadoes have struck Era. Another F1 tornado occurred on March 21, 2022. Minor damage to trees and the canopy of a gas station occurred.[8]
Education
In 1878, Judge J.M. Lindsay donated 6 acres (2.4 ha) of land for a school. It had several in 1990.[9] Today, the community is served by the Era Independent School District.
After being formed in 1897, Era Institute offered studies for primary through college levels.[6]
The Liberman Broadcasting Tower, Era, built in late 2006 and pictured here from behind a barbed-wire fence in Cooke County, is the tallest structure in Texas.
^National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas (2022). Texas Event Report: EF1 Tornado (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved December 1, 2022.