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Cross Plains News

Local news for Cross Plains, TX continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Saturday Jul 26 | Brownwood Bulletin

Pair arrested in Cross Plains after Brownwood theft

Two men are in custody in Callahan County after Cross Plains authorities learned the pickup they were riding in was stolen in Brownwood, police said.

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Related Topix: Callahan County, TX, Blanket, TX, Brown County, TX

Tue Jul 22, 2008

Brownwood Bulletin

Pair arrested in Cross Plains after Brownwood theft

Two men are in custody in Callahan County after Cross Plains authorities learned the pickup they were riding in was stolen in Brownwood, police said.

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Related Topix: Callahan County, TX, Blanket, TX, Brown County, TX

Mon Jul 21, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Katrina Wright: The time is ripe for this peach recipe

Photo by Greg Kendall-Ball/Special to the Reporter-News Beverly Carter of Abilene tests a peach for ripeness at the Childress Farm near Cross Plains.

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Related Topix: Abilene, TX, Abilene Metro, Recipes, Life, Fruits, Food

Sun Jun 29, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Around the Big Country 06.28.08

Amateur radio: Amateur Radio Week, sponsored by the National Association for Amateur Radio, will end with Field Day as thousands of ham radio operators nationwide show off their emergency capabilities.

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Ham Radio, Texas, Blanco, TX, Coleman, TX

Fri Jun 27, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Area Church Notes 06.27.08

First United Methodist Church on North Main Street in Cross Plains has scheduled an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday to celebrate the church's rebuilding.

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Related Topix: Eastland, TX

Wed Jun 25, 2008

Abilene News-Headlines

Texas Monthly rounds up local cowboys

The cover of the July issue of Texas Monthly magazine features this photo of cowboy Kenny Callaway, 26, Finley Ranch near Baird.

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Related Topix: Callahan County, TX, Baird, TX, Dickens County, TX, Texas

Fri Jun 20, 2008

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Mary Graves Inducted into Cambridge Who's Who Executive, Professional and Entrepreneurial Registry

MKG Consulting, Inc. is a consulting firm that provides consulting services including tax credit application preparation, multi-family housing and business planning for nonprofit organizations or individuals.

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Related Topix: Plains, TX

Wed Jun 18, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Cross Plains hosts beloved Barbarian Festival to honor 'Conan' author

Robert E. Howard -- Texan author and poet who died on June 11, 1936 -- most likely never imagined that, more than 70 years later, his legacy would inspire thousands from all over the world to flock to Cross ...

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Related Topix: West, TX, Switzerland, World News, Home Listing, Home, Houston, TX

Mon Jun 16, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Around the Big Country 06.10.08

Reunion: The Truby Reunion will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Federal Housing Building in Anson.

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Related Topix: Anson, TX, San Angelo Metro, San Angelo, TX, Coleman, TX, Stamford, TX

Sat Jun 14, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Say Cheese 06.14.08

Photo courtesy of Susan Holland From left to right, Kayla Lawrence, Cody Slinger, Hayden Wyatt and Josh Harrison are members of the Cross Plains ISD Poultry Judging Team, 5th Area IV CDE.

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Related Topix: Comanche, TX, de Leon, TX, The Colony, TX, Clyde, TX, Weinert, TX

Thu Jun 12, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Conan creator Howard celebrated

Writer's legacy goes beyond popular work By Brian Bethel Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Schedule Most activities will be at or near the Robert E. Howard home on U.S. Highway 36 in Cross Plains.

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Related Topix: Vernon, TX, Abilene, TX, Abilene Metro

Tue Jun 10, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Graduation rate report disputed

Transfer students counted as dropouts in national study, school officials note By Kristi Hsu Monday, June 9, 2008 The Texas graduation rate for high school students in a national report released this week is ...

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Related Topix: Abilene, TX, Abilene Metro, Education Etc., Texas

Sat May 17, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Residents snatching up TV converters

“ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee)”

By Carl Kieke Saturday, May 17, 2008 Who is affected? At midnight on Feb. 17, 2009, all TV stations are required to end broadcasting in analog and switch to digital broadcasting. via Abilene Reporter-News

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Related Topix: May, TX, TV, Electronics, Big Box Retailers

Tue Apr 29, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Police, fire departments are making the upgrade

“Each state files for the funds under a competitive process.”

By Celinda Emison Monday, April 28, 2008 Homeland Security Regional Grants - Individual Grants to Jurisdictions within the 19-county Council of Governments area $8,475,018 - Three Grants to WCTCOG $ 1,845,539 ... via Abilene Reporter-News

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Related Topix: Callahan County, TX, Texas, Eastland County, TX, Eastland, TX

Tue Apr 08, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Around the Big Country 04.09.08

Retired teachers: The Multi-County Retired Teachers will meet at 11:30 a.m. today at the Aspermont School's Homemaking Cottage. via Abilene Reporter-News

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Related Topix: Coleman County, TX, Brownwood, TX, Music!, Billboard Music Awards, Callahan County, TX, Throckmorton, TX

Sun Apr 06, 2008

Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Mythos of Conan no less enthralling in reprints

“I did not create him by any conscious process. He simply stalked full grown out of oblivion and set me at work recording the saga of his adventures.”

By Burl Burlingame bburlingame@starbulletin.com There are creations that simply won't die, unlike their creators. via Honolulu Star-Bulletin

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Fri Mar 21, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Letter's return sparks fond memories for teacher, student

“That was something that stuck in my mind.”

Mildred Woody gives her dog Valentine a treat. Woody, a retired teacher, recently got in contact with a second-grade student from 57 years ago. via Abilene Reporter-News

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Related Topix: Abilene, TX, Abilene Metro

Sat Mar 15, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Putting out fires is a team effort

On Feb. 25, high winds caused power lines to arc and start a fire in Rowden, 12 miles west of Cross Plains. via Abilene Reporter-News

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Sat Mar 01, 2008

Report news

Volunteer firefighters are taking the heat

“Sometimes I get tired of the pager going off.”

By Daralyn Schoenewald schoenewaldd@reporternews.com Saturday, March 1, 2008 Reporter-News photo by Thomas Metthe Buffalo Gap volunteer firefighters spray down a grass fire off Buffalo Gap Road on Thursday. via Report news

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Related Topix: Buffalo Gap, TX, Baird, TX, Abilene, TX, Tye, TX

Wed Feb 27, 2008

InciWeb

Rowden Fire Wildland Fire

AGO Summary Rowden Fire in Callahan County, has burned 4,000 acres. 7 Size 4,000 acres 25% 3 and 5 Extreme rates of spread caused by the strong winds , group tree torching, short range spotting, flame lengths ... via InciWeb

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Related Topix: Callahan County, TX, Weather

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