Cross Plains, Texas
Town · Population 949 · #819 in Texas
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About Cross Plains
Cross Plains, TX is a tiny community located in central Texas counting 949 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Cross Plains is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.2 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 791 residents per square mile.
📰 Cross Plains News Today
- Cross Plains to be without local police, other city officials resign BigCountryHomepage.com · Apr 23
- Cross Plains votes to deactivate police department amid state compliance issues ktxs.com · Jun 26
- Cross Plains city officials, police chief resign amid turmoil myfoxzone.com · Apr 27
- Obituary information for Von Dell Bailey Heartland Funeral & Cremation Service · Jul 5
- Jo Ann Ringhoffer Obituary (2026) - Cross Plains, TX - Higginbotham Funeral Home - Cross Plains Legacy obituary · Jun 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cross Plains Unique
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 18 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Cross Plains
- Jean's Feedbarn
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Robert E Howard House · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cross Plains
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Cross Plains
- CROSS PLAINS EL
- CROSS PLAINS H S
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)949
Rank in state#819 of 1,224
Land area1.2 sq mi
Density791/sq mi
Coordinates32.1271, -99.1658