Straley understands how vital cotton is to not just his gin, but the entire area. “This drought is going to have a huge impact on West Texas, and Texas in general, for our entire lifetime ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The cotton industry in West Texas is facing significant challenges ... farm right now,” Kenny Underwood, Owen Co-Op gin manager, said. “It is really scary to them.

Unless you really, really love Dairy Queen, the Crandall Cotton Gin is one of the last outposts for a hearty meal between Dallas and Tyler. Next time you're truckin' out to the Piney Woods ...