Cross Plains Review

05/27/2026

Ready for some Barbecue? How about a hot juicy hamburger fresh off the grill. Saturday, June 13th during Howard Days, CPVFD will have the barbecue cooker set up in from of Lowe's Market. Can't you just smell the brisket, hamburgers and hot dogs?

05/07/2026

Phyllis does great work... Don't you think? If you need a senior sign for your yard, get ahold of Phyllis.

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

Seniors and Senior Moms.... send in your accomplishments for our Senior edition. You can type them out or jot the accomplishments down on this form. Get them in by Friday, May 8th to be included. Also, send in a few photos from your childhood., especially ones of you and your classmates at a younger age.

04/20/2026

View Burlie Wayne Taylor Sr.'s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/24/2026

Traces of Texas reader Kelly Watson was nice enough to send in this nifty 1960s photo of downtown Cross Plains, Texas. I'm glad he did, because Cross Plains is one of my favorite small Texas towns. The name "Cross Plains" isn't just poetic, it's descriptive, because “Cross Plains” sits where different ecological regions sort of collide: the rolling plains of West Texas and the edge of the Cross Timbers. Early settlers used the name to describe that sense of intersecting landscapes. The sidewalks downtown still have some of the old horse rings. If you visit, go to the Backwoods Texas Grill. It's a good mom-and-pop place. Pro tip: order the fried pickles.

Thank you, Kelly. Cool shot!

03/19/2026

🚫🔥 Due to high winds, dry conditions, and rising temperatures, the BURN BAN has been REINSTATED as of MARCH 19, 2026.

We ask everyone to please avoid outdoor burning at this time to help reduce the risk of wildfires and keep our community safe. You can click the link to view the burn ban order.
https://www.callahancounty.org/upload/page/5100/BURN%20BAN%202026/REINSTATED%203.23.26.pdf

03/19/2026

01/29/2026

We are out repairing what we can. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you find yourself in need

01/24/2026

The Cross Plains Review Office will be closed on Monday. Because of the weather, we will be sending the paper off to the printer early. If you have something that needs to run this week, email it TODAY to be sure we get it in this week. email us at [email protected]