LIVINGSTON, TX—In a feat that has left the entire community in awe, lifelong Livingston resident, Joe Bob Thompson, has managed to harvest a jaw-dropping 10-pound pecan from one of his backyard trees. The oversized nut, which has been dubbed the “King Pecan of Polk County,” has sparked both excitement and envy in the small town.

Thompson, a self-proclaimed pecan enthusiast, shared his secret to growing such monstrous pecans with Polk County Today: “I just talk to my trees every night, sing to ’em a little, and give ’em a good ol’ East Texas pep talk. It’s all about that southern charm, y’know?”

The news of Thompson’s impressive harvest spread like wildfire across East Texas, with many locals now flocking to Thompson’s yard to catch a glimpse of the legendary pecan. Some even believe that the pecan holds mystical powers, with rumors swirling that it can bring good luck and prosperity to whoever possesses it.

“I’ve never seen anything like it in all my years living here. That pecan is a true East Texas treasure,” said Mary Sue Jenkins, a neighbor who had come to marvel at the oversized nut. “I sure hope Joe Bob knows how lucky he is to have such a bountiful tree in his backyard.”

In response to the overwhelming interest in the King Pecan of Polk County, Thompson has announced plans to put the pecan on display at the upcoming Livingston Pecan Festival, where visitors will have the chance to take photos with the prized nut and even sample some of its meat.

As the town continues to buzz with excitement over Thompson’s extraordinary pecan, one thing is for certain—East Texas may just have a new pecan royalty in its midst.