***UPDATED 04/19/2003***:
The official Project Pride schedule has been released, and so two minor
changes have been made to the below schedule. First, the Howard House
will be opened until 4:30pm each day instead of 4:00pm. Second it has been
confirmed that Project Pride wants everyone to register for the Friday Night
Banquet ($10 per person) and for the Caddo Peak BBQ (free, but they want a
head count). The below schedule is now "official".
Project Pride, the
organization in Cross Plains that runs the Howard Days
Festival, has released the official schedule for Howard Days 2003. Here is that
schedule, along with some additional information added by myself.
The annual Robert E. Howard Days will be held this year on
Friday and Saturday, June 13th and 14th, 2003.
Pre-registration is necessary for
the Friday Dinner Banquet, so mail in your registration by
May 31st.
This year there is much more to do than ever before, so read
all of the accompanying information carefully when planning your trip.
2003 GUEST OF HONOR - Don Herron
The Guest of Honor for this year's Howard Days is Howard
critic and essayist Don Herron. Don will be giving the keynote address
at the Friday Night Banquet, he will be co-hosting several hour-long panels on
aspects of Howard's work, and he will be telling a selection of humorous "Jack
Tales" after the Saturday Night BBQ on Caddo Peak. In addition,
attendees will be able to pick Don's brain on all things Howard, get his
Howard book The Dark Barbarian autographed, and hear about his new book
of Howard criticism due to be released next year.
For Don's distinguished profile click
here.
For Don's official website click
here.
SILENT AUCTION
This year, Project Pride is holding a silent auction of Howard
books and materials in order to raise money for the continuous upkeep and
expansion of the Robert E. Howard Museum. All Howard fans—whether
going to Howard Days 2003 or not—are
encouraged to send in any extra Howard books or duplicate materials in your
collections to Project Pride as donations for the silent auction. Anything you
could see it in your heart to spare, even a single $1.00 used paperback, would
be helpful.
Cross Plains is one of the smallest towns in all of Texas that
has managed to build a library, as well as one of the smallest that has
created a historical museum. Neither of these things magically popped
into existence: both took years of hard work and sacrifice before they
became a reality. People who don't live in very small towns seldom realize
what an achievement this is. It is a constant struggle for the people of Cross
Plains to raise enough money each year to keep these two bastions of Howard
history alive, and they need all the help they can get.
This is a chance to help along Howard's legacy in a tangible
way, and as an added bonus all donors will get their name in lights by being
officially noted at the 2003 Howard Days banquet. The silent auction will also
be a great way for Howard Days attendees to find some interesting new items to
read. So don't delay, send Project Pride some Howard stuff to auction today!
The address is:
Project Pride
P.O. Box 534
Cross Plains, TX 76443
ATTN: REH Days Silent Auction
BARBARIAN FESTIVAL
The "Barbarian Festival" is an annual one-day fair/hunting
festival which Cross Plains used to host every year in September. In
recent years it has been increasingly difficult for them to plan and host both
Howard Days and the Barbarian Festival, so this year they decided to move the
festival to coincide with the second day of Howard Days. Therefore
Howard Days attendees (especially non-Howard fans like spouses and kids) will
be able to spend time at the festival and have a lot of fun things to do.
The festival will run from 10am-4pm on Saturday. There
will be food and craft booths, an old-time car/tractor/motorcycle show, a
hoola-hoop contest, a petting zoo, and various other entertainments.
HOWARD PANELS
This year there are six(!) Howard Panels being held during
Howard Days, where attendees can listen to Howard experts pontificate on a
variety of subjects. Of these, two are "main panels" which will run an
hour in length and be held at the Cross Plains High School. The other
four are mini "Pavilion Panels" which will last a half-hour and be held in
(you guessed it) the Howard pavilion. Attending these panels is one of
the joys of Howard Days, because it is a rare occurrence to have so many
Howard experts gathered together in one place to share their knowledge with an
audience. See the schedule for detailed breakdowns of all the panels,
and plan on attending the ones which interest you.
GREENLEAF CEMETERY
In past years there have been scheduled carpools to visit
Howard's gravesite at Greenleaf Cemetery, but this year Project Pride has
opted to leave this off the schedule and let people go there on their own.
That's probably for the best, as attendees can pick and choose the best time
to go and pay their respects.
As stated, Howard is buried in Greenleaf Cemetery
(located on Brady Highway, right off Highway 377 in Brownwood TX, 76801).
This is about a 1/2hr drive south of Cross Plains, so many people go to
Brownwood, eat lunch or dinner there, then visit the grave in the same trip.
Some people take the Cross Plains Walking Tour on one afternoon, then visit the grave
on the other afternoon. Other people use Thursday afternoon or Sunday
morning to do this.
The cemetery is right off Highway 377, it is hard to miss. There is a
historical marker by the grave, and anyone attending Howard Days is encouraged to
make time to go there. If you are worried about getting lost, ask around
for someone who's been there before to go with you. There is a website on the
Internet called
FIND-A-GRAVE which has information and directions to Howard's gravesite.
2003 HOWARD DAYS SCHEDULE
The
Howard House is located at 625 W. 4th Street (aka Highway 36 where it
meets Mesquite street, just a half mile west of Main Street, which is the big
north-south street in Cross Plains). It is now a museum and official
historical landmark. It will be open all day on
both Friday and Saturday from 10am-4pm. There will be frequent tours of the Howard
House conducted by Project Pride, various souvenirs and mementos will be available to purchase, and a
nice pavilion sits next door where you can talk, eat lunch, and
mingle with other guests and with Cross Plains residents.
When you first arrive on Friday morning it is recommended that you register at
the front porch, where you will receive a nametag and other useful materials.
There will also be a guestbook for you to sign your name and city of origin
in, and they will use this information to introduce you at the banquet on
Friday night. There are bathrooms and a full kitchen in the Pavilion for
those who need them.
Several restaurants are located close by:
Jean's Feed Barn: (349 West Highway 36) Most people
come here for breakfast each morning, usually around 9am.
Jack's Place: (416 West Highway 36, Cross Plains TX
76443). Another possibility for breakfast.
Dairy Queen: (Highway 279 & 36) Great place to stop
for lunch or a cold drink after the walking tour.
Subway Sandwiches: (416 South Main Street - aka
Highway 279 - Cross
Plains TX 76443)
Many Howard fans can be found eating breakfast at Jean's Feed
Barn between 9am-10am on Friday and Saturday morning, so if this is your first
Howard Days, feel free to come over, introduce yourself, and join one of the
tables full of Howard fans.
Friday Schedule:
10 AM - 4:30 PM: Howard House open for tours, starting at the
front door. There are also many interesting souvenirs being sold in the back
room, including a wide variety of posters, books, t-shirts, hats, etc.
10 AM - 11AM: Pavilion Panel #1: "The Old-Timers
Panel". Famous Howard old-timer Jack Scott passed away early this
year, reminding us of the fact that there are precious few people left who
actually knew the Howards. At this panel you will hear stories from
several of the ones who are left: old-timers who lived in Cross Plains in the
1920's and 1930's, folks who saw the Howards, met them, and knew them.
These people are also goldmines of information concerning the
town itself, what it was like to live there during the oil-booms, etc.
There won't be many more chances to talk to such people, so make it a point to
get to Howard Days this year, before it's too late!
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: "Lunch in the Howard Pavilion". Project
Pride always prepares a nice lunchtime spread for all attendees. The
lunch will be free, but donations are encouraged and gladly accepted.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: "Walking Tour of Howard's Cross Plains, led
by Jack Baum and Alton McCowen". Jack Baum is the current owner of Robert E. Howard Properties,
and grew up in Cross Plains. Alton McCowen is a longtime resident who
has forgotten more about Cross Plains than most of us will ever know. Together
they will take the group on a detailed tour of the town.
Jack will show you many places where Howard lived, worked, and wrote about. The
icehouse where he used to box, the homes of his friends, the businesses he
worked at...all will be shown and described in detail. In addition, this
year there is a new leg of the tour, led by Alton, showing attendees the place
where the old town was, where Howard's school used to stand, and more.
There will even be an interesting geographical lesson where attendees will
learn the difference between mesquite trees, post oaks, live oaks, and sand
roughs. All of this is of deep interest to Howard fans, as Howard often
mentioned such aspects of the Texas landscape in his writing.
This is always a fun
and informative tour, so don't miss it. You do NOT need a reservation to take this tour, just
meet Jack and Alton in the Pavilion outside the Howard House at 12:30 PM..
Note that this same tour is offered on Saturday afternoon as well, so you can
decide on which day you want to go.
1 PM - 5 PM: "Viewing the Howard Holdings of the Cross Plains Public Library"
(149 N. Main
Street, Cross Plains TX 76443) The Cross Plains Public Library will be open for the purpose of viewing their
Howard collection. The Library has an extensive collection of original Howard
typescripts, rare Howard books, and old Weird Tales magazines. There will also be Howard books for sale here,
including the excellent memoir by Novalyne Price Ellis, One Who Walked
Alone. You are unlikely to ever see so many interesting and rare Howard
items in a single place, so don't miss your chance to visit the library at
some time during the festivities.
2:30 PM - 4PM: Main Panel #1: "Howard and the Weird
Tales Writers". Hosted by Don Herron, Rusty Burke, Patrice Louinet,
and Charles Gramlich. Weird Tales was Howard's favorite market,
and during his career he made lasting friendships with many of the outstanding
fictioneers of that magazine. People like H.P. Lovecraft (widely
considered the greatest horror writer of the 20th century), Clark Ashton Smith
(the last of the great Romantic poets), August Derleth (founder of the famous
genre publishing house Arkham House), and many others. Howard's career
at Weird Tales also crossed paths with people such as a teenage Robert
Bloch (who would later go on to write the famous horror novel "Psycho").
In this panel you will learn all about these people, Howard's relationships
with them, and how together they created one of the great American fiction
movements.
This panel will convene at the Cross Plains High School (1464
N. Main Street, aka Highway 279, at the north end of town).
panelists: DON HERRON (editor of the Howard
book of criticism The Dark Barbarian and author of numerous essays on
Howard and other pulp writers, former member of REHupa), RUSTY BURKE (series
editor for the Robert E. Howard Library of Classics, prolific essayist on
Howard, and member of the Robert E. Howard United Press Association for 23
years), Patrice Louinet (editor of the Wandering Star "Complete Conan of
Cimmeria" books, former member of REHupa, and longtime Howard scholar and
essayist), and Charles Gramlich (professional author of fantasy and horror
stories, teaching professor of psychology, and a member of the Robert E.
Howard Press Association for over ten years).
4:30 PM - 5PM: Pavilion Panel #2: "The Howard Boom".
Hosted by Gary Romeo. After Howard's death he remained virtually unknown
to all but pulp fans for the next thirty years, but in the 1960's Conan
stormed the world, becoming one of the hottest literary properties around and
selling millions of books, starting a boom that saw nearly everything Howard
ever wrote come roaring back into print. In this short panel you will
learn how the boom started, what it produced, how it affected Howard's
reputation, and what aftershocks it is still causing today.
This panel will be held outside of the Howard House in the
Pavilion.
panelist: GARY ROMEO (longtime member of the
Robert E. Howard United Press Association, has researched and written
extensively on the Howard Boom both in REHupa and on the Internet).
7PM: "Friday Night Banquet". The yearly Friday Night Banquet
is an event you don't want to miss. It is held at the
Cross Plains Community Center (located at 701 E. 8th street, a couple blocks
east of Main St.). Howard scholar Rusty Burke will be Master of
Ceremonies, and the food this year is going to be chicken fried steak with
trimmings. After dinner, Howard Days Guest of Honor Don Herron is going to
delight attendees with an informative, humorous romp through his years in
Howard fandom, in a keynote address entitled "30 Years as a Howard Critic (in
20 minutes or less)". Don't miss the banquet, it should be one of the
highlights of the weekend.
To attend this event you must have pre-registered through the
mail (see
below for information on pre-registering). NO
TICKETS will be sold at the door, so don't procrastinate, pre-register ASAP.
After-banquet festivities: After the banquet, the night is far from over.
One of the best parts about Howard Days is going back to the Howard House
after the banquet to sit with other Howard fans and talk
into the wee hours of the morning. Generally we meet in the Howard
pavilion or in front of the 36
West Motel (501 West 4th Street aka West Highway 36)
which is right down the street from the Howard House. It has a nice garden
area out front with numerous park benches to sit and talk, and many people
bring soda or snacks to share. Numerous Howard fans stay at the Motel, which
means restrooms are generally available to all for as long as everyone is out
there talking. All Howard fans are encouraged to show up, make new
friends, and have some interesting Howard discussions.
Something to remember: beverage-wise, Cross Plains is still as "dry"
as it was in Howard's time, if you get my drift (or draft, so to
speak). Anyone who has an idea to bring little fiesta-beverages to the
late-night discussions would be wise to keep that fact discreet while amongst
the Cross Plains locals (and they would be wise to do their shopping long
before they enter Callahan County...the closest package store is off of
Highway 279, about halfway between Cross Plains and Brownwood).
Saturday Schedule:
8 AM - 10AM: "Postal cancellation at the Post
Office".
Bring postcards or mail to the post office, where upon request it will be
stamped with an official Robert E. Howard design and artwork before being
mailed. You can buy postcards at the Howard House, address it to one of
your Howard friends who couldn't attend, get it stamped with the official
Howard Days 2003 logo, and mail it to them as a souvenir. Or have Howard
Days attendees autograph a postcard and then mail it to yourself as a memento.
10 AM - 4:30 PM: Howard House open for tours, starting at the
front door. There are also many interesting souvenirs being sold in the back
room, including a wide variety of posters, books, t-shirts, hats, etc. Even
though the official tours are only given in the morning, the Howard House will
still remain open for informal self-tours from noon until 4pm.
10 AM - 4 PM: "The Annual Barbarian Festival". As noted
earlier, Cross Plains will be holding their annual "Barbarian Festival" on
Saturday. This isn't a festival dedicated to Howard, it is more of a
small country fair. There will be food and craft booths, an old-time
car/tractor/motorcycle show, a hoola-hoop contest, a petting zoo, and various
other entertainments. The festival is a great place to go and have lunch
on Saturday afternoon.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Main Panel #2: "Howard and the
Pulps". Hosted by Don Herron, Rusty Burke, and James Reasoner. Robert E.
Howard was one of the most prolific pulp writers, penning tales for a wide
variety of magazines throughout his career. In this panel you will learn about
the history of the pulps, the different genres and magazines Howard wrote for,
and what characters were spawned where and when. An extremely
interesting subject.
This panel will convene at the Cross Plains High School (1464
N. Main Street, aka Highway 279, at the north end of town).
panelists: DON HERRON (editor of the Howard
book of criticism The Dark Barbarian and author of numerous essays on
Howard and other pulp writers, former member of REHupa), RUSTY BURKE (series
editor for the Robert E. Howard Library of Classics, prolific essayist
on Howard, and member of the Robert E. Howard United Press Association for 23
years) and JAMES REASONER (professional writer with dozens of western, war,
and adventure books to his credit, former member of REHupa, and an avid
collector of pulps).
LUNCH: attendees can have lunch at the Barbarian
Festival on Saturday, or at the various restaurants in town.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: "Walking Tour of Howard's Cross Plains,
led by Jack Baum and Alton McCowen". Jack Baum is the current owner of Robert
E. Howard Properties, and grew up in Cross Plains. Alton McCowen is a
longtime resident who has forgotten more about Cross Plains than most of us
will ever know. Together they will take the group on a detailed tour of the
town. Jack will show you many places where Howard lived, worked, and wrote
about. The icehouse where he used to box, the homes of his friends, the
businesses he worked at...all will be shown and described in detail. In
addition, this year there is a new leg of the tour, led by Alton, showing
attendees the place where the old town was, where Howard's school used to
stand, and more. There will even be an interesting geographical lesson where
attendees will learn the difference between mesquite trees, post oaks, live
oaks, and sand roughs. All of this is of deep interest to Howard fans, as
Howard often mentioned such aspects of the Texas landscape in his writing.
This is always a fun
and informative tour. You do NOT need a reservation to take this tour, just
meet Jack and Alton in the Pavilion outside the Howard House at 12:30 PM..
Note that this same tour is offered on Friday afternoon as well, so you can
decide on which day you want to go.
1 PM - 3 PM: "Viewing the Howard Holdings of the Cross Plains Public Library" (149 N. Main
Street, Cross Plains TX 76443) The Cross Plains Public Library will once again be open for the purpose of viewing their
Howard collection. The Library has an extensive collection of original Howard
typescripts, rare Howard books, and old Weird Tales magazines, all available to
peruse. There will also be Howard books for sale here,
including the excellent memoir by Novalyne Price Ellis, One Who Walked
Alone. You are unlikely to ever see so many interesting and rare Howard
items in a single place, so don't miss your chance to visit the library at
some time during the festivities.
2 PM - 4 PM: "Refreshments at the Howard House". An old
Howard Days tradition is returning this year. Once again homemade punch
and other refreshments are being served in the Howard House on Saturday
afternoon. This is a great time to relax in Howard's house and take in the
old-time ambience while talking to your friends and viewing all of the Howard
memorabilia on display. As anyone who has been to Howard Days can tell you,
that Texas heat can get pretty intense in the late afternoon, so it's great
that Project Pride has provided a welcome respite from it. And as there
are two Pavilion Panels being held at the same time, attendees can switch
between the house and the pavilion at will.
2:30 PM - 3 PM: Pavilion Panel #3: "The Making of The
Whole Wide World". Hosted by Michael Scott Myers. The Whole
Wide World (1996) was the first biographical movie about Howard, showing
his relationship with Cross Plains teacher Novalyne Price Ellis, based off of
her excellent and poignant memoir One Who Walked Alone. Michael Scott
Myers is a Hollywood screenwriter who was once a student of Novalyne's and who
wrote the screenplay for The Whole Wide World. In this panel he
will tell you about how he was inspired to make the movie, the obstacles the
filmmakers had to overcome, and the influence the movie has had on people's
perceptions of Robert E. Howard.
This panel will be held outside of the Howard House in the
Pavilion.
panelist: MICHAEL SCOTT MYERS (Hollywood
screenwriter and Howard fan, wrote the movie The Whole Wide World based
off of Novalyne Price Ellis' book).
3:30 PM - 4 PM: Pavilion Panel #4: "Outside the Howard
House". Hosted by Rusty Burke. There are many places right outside
of the Howard House that are historically significant to the Howard fan and
scholar, places that you would never know about without a guide to show you.
Places like where Howard lifted weights and boxed in his garage, where his
beloved dog Patch is suspected to be buried, and where Howard's car was parked
on the fateful last day of his life. Rusty Burke will give you a guided
tour of the outside of the House and it's environs, giving attendees all kinds
of little-known facts about Howard's life and home.
This panel will be held outside of the Howard House in the
Pavilion.
panelist: RUSTY BURKE (series editor for the
Robert E. Howard Library of Classics, prolific essayist on Howard, and
member of the Robert E. Howard United Press Association for 23 years).
5 PM: "Sunset BBQ on Caddo Peak". It is a Howard Days tradition on Saturday night to head
over to West Caddo Peak in a caravan and watch the sun set. West and East
Caddo peaks are popular landmarks in Cross Plains, being the two highest
points for miles around, and Howard mentioned them
in his letters fondly. It's very beautiful and serene, and Howard likely
watched the sun set on occasion there himself. People planning on going to
the peak generally meet outside the Howard House between 4:30pm-5pm, and then
at 5pm everyone carpools together from there. This event is hosted by the
Middleton family from Abilene, who own the ranch and surrounding property and
are always gracious enough to let all of us Howard fans onto the peak.
When everyone arrives at the Peak, one finds a vista of lush
rolling foothills, among which are setup tables and chairs for the BBQ. While
dinner is being prepared, those who are up to the challenge can make the hike
up West Caddo Peak. Those that do will find a beautiful place with
stunning views of the surrounding countryside in all directions. If you
climb the peak, bring your camera.
After everyone is settled, a full BBQ dinner will be served,
and you get to sit and eat in a pristine and idyllic wilderness while the sun
sets. And after dinner this year there will be a special treat. Everyone will
pull their chairs around in a circle and listen to Guest of Honor Don Herron
perform several "Jack Tales" (humorous Appalachian folk tales) that will
delight attendees just as similar tall tales delighted Howard decades ago.
Don learned the art of telling "Jack Tales" from world-renowned storytelling
master Ray Hicks, and so they should be a lot of fun.
After the Jack Tales, attendees will get to stand on the
foothills, watch the glorious Caddo Peak sunset, and say goodbye to their
local friends. This is always a fitting conclusion to a memorable
weekend.
Soon after sunset people head back to Cross Plains. Technically this is the official end of
Howard Days, but again,
many people stay out in front of the West 36 Motel on Saturday night and talk
into the wee hours of the morning. Far too many attendees always miss
these great Saturday evening discussions. Frequently it's one of the best
things about Howard Days, a time when new friendships are solidified and much
interesting Howard conversation is heard. Don't miss it.
As stated above, you need to mail in a reservation (preferably by MAY 31)
for the Friday Banquet ($10 per person). Project Pride would also
appreciate a head count for how many people are going to Caddo Peak for the
BBQ on Saturday, so include that information as well.
To register, simply send Project Pride a letter telling them
how many people are coming to the Banquet and Caddo Peak, and enclose a check
or money order for the appropriate amount made out to PROJECT PRIDE. It is
helpful to include the names of the people in your party and the city you are
from, so they can properly introduce you at the banquet (they introduce all of
the out-of-towners). Mail your registration information and check to:
Project Pride
PO Box 534
Cross Plains, TX, 76443
ATTN: REH-Days 2003 Registration
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Some further helpful tidbits....
FLYING IN: Most people fly in to either Dallas or Austin,
rent a car, and drive to Cross Plains from there. Dallas is slightly closer
(about a two-hour drive), but the Austin drive is more scenic and pleasant.
DRIVING TIP: When driving in Texas and not being sure where
to go, you may be tempted to head down one of the many side streets that
branch off the highways, streets that are usually just labeled by a number.
This is a bad idea, as these are generally ranch roads that lead out aimlessly
into the middle of nowhere. Nothing Howard-related (Howard House, Lakeview
Inn, etc.) are hidden on side-streets. Everything is located on main highways
and roads, so stick to them. This advice goes especially for the Lakeview
Inn. When driving towards the Inn from Brownwood, you will see several roads
with "Resort" or "Lake Brownwood" signs branching off from the main highway.
Do NOT take these. The Lakeview Inn is all by itself right on the highway,
so just keep driving north on the main highway and don't give up and turn
around, you'll see it.
LODGING: The two most popular places to stay are the 36 West
Motel in Cross Plains and the Lakeview Inn (formerly the Flagship Resort) on
Lake Brownwood (halfway between Cross Plains and Brownwood right on the
highway). As of April the 36 West Motel is already fully booked for
Howard Days, but the Lakeview Inn likely still has rooms (they generally have a
family reunion going on there at the same time as Howard Days, so the sooner you
reserve your room, the better). The Lakeview Inn is a short 20 minute drive
from the Howard House, they have a nice pool, and it is also 20 minutes closer
to Brownwood, which is really convenient if you want to take advantage of the
many restaurants that Brownwood has to offer instead of settling for the few
places in Cross Plains. In general the Lakeview Inn isn't as far away from
Cross Plains as it seems, and many REHupans and other Howard fans usually stay
there.
The other popular places Howard fans stay lie in Cisco: the
Best Western hotel and The Oak Motel.
Below is lodging information recycled from last year for your
convenience. Some prices might be different now:
| MOTEL |
TOWN |
RATES and INFORMATION |
|
36 West Motel
(254)725-4550 |
Cross Plains
Highway 36 |
$48.95/night
(all booked up, but cancellations are always possible) |
|
Lakeview Inn
(formerly the Flagship Resort)
(915)784-5432 |
Lake Brownwood
Highway 279 |
$80.00/night |
|
Best Western
(254)442-3735 |
Cisco
1898 Highway 206
West |
$53.10/night |
|
Best Western
(915)625-4176 |
Coleman
1401 Highway 84
Bypass |
$65.00/night |
|
Best Western
(915)646-3511 |
Brownwood
410 East
Commerce |
$55.00/night |
|
Post Oak Inn
(915)643-5621 |
Brownwood
606 Early
Boulevard |
$48.00 |
|
Gate 1 Inn
(915)643-5463 |
Brownwood
4410 Highway 377
South |
$45.00 |
|
Days Inn
(915)646-2551 |
Brownwood
515 East
Commerce |
$55.00 |
|
Lake Brownwood
State Park
(512)389-8900 |
Campsites
Available (must make reservations by phone) |
$12.00 per night
+ $2.00 entrance fee per person per night. |
|
The Oak Motel
(254)442-2100 |
Cisco
300 East
Interstate 20 |
??? |
RESTAURANTS: In addition to the four previously-mentioned
restaurants in Cross Plains, there are many more restaurants in Brownwood,
about a half an hour south of Cross Plains, and many people go there to eat.
In addition to the normal array of fast-food joints, there are several
restaurants in Brownwood that are noteworthy.
HUMPHREY PETE'S is a good steakhouse.
PULIDO'S is a good Mexican restaurant. There are many other restaurants
throughout
Brownwood.
If you have any further questions about REH-Days, including
where to stay, what to do, who is going, sharing a room, etc. you should post
your question to the
REH Inner Circle List, where many REHupans and attendees can assist you.
Or you can email the
webmaster.
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