REHupa

Like everywhere else in the U.S., Cross Plains, Texas is no stranger to the weird weather this winter is bringing us. Last Thursday (1-28-10), Arlene Stephenson of Project Pride let us know that a “mini-tornado” blew through town; while the Howard Museum escaped unscathed (other than the sign out front blowing down), it appears the 36 West Motel did not.

I don’t have any “official” damage reports other than what Arlene and Era Lee Hanke have related to us, (nobody in town was injured, Praise Crom!) but they tell us the 36 West was seriously trashed, sustaining major roof damge. As this motel is one block away from the Howard Museum, this will be quite a blow to those of us who come to Cross Plains in June for Howard Days if this place is not in operation.

I’m not going to try calling the 36 West for awhile – Crom, they’ve certainly got bigger fish to fry than someone wanting to know if they’ll have rooms for Howard Days. It might be difficult to call anyways, so I would ask the rest of you not to bother them right now either. We can hope for the best.

Last year at Howard Days, the 36 West owners asked Howard Days attendees to delay reserving rooms for 2010 until March 1st. That might be the time to see if the 36 West is still with us.

And if I hear more news and info, I’ll be sure and insert it here. Likewise, if anyone out there learns more info, let me know and we’ll keep you posted.