June 26, 1975
The rain and hail that hit the Presidio County area Monday night brought much needed moisture to the range lands but destroyed most of the cantaloupe crop in the Presidio area.
Estimates from Presidio indicate that over 500 acres of cantaloupe were destroyed by hail dashing the hopes of many farmers for a top crop in the delicious melons. No damage was reported to the Redford area crops.
Rain fell over a wide spread area with measurements ranging from one-half inch to three inches. Rain in Marfa began to fall about 7:15 p.m. and continued on and off past 9 p.m.
Hail damage in Marfa was at a minimum except for some broken window panes and some damage to cars and roofs.
A bolt of lightning Sunday hit the Brite Building in downtown Marfa knocking loose a chunk from the upper portion of the front wall. Some gauges in town registered a total of four inches from both rains, Sunday and Monday.