What's new in Crawford, Texas

Notice: Due to recent rains,Tonkawa Falls is running once again!!!! It has returned to a beautiful place to visit. 2/5/2012

A swimming fee is now in effect (when there is water) for visitors that do not live in the Crawford city limits. The fee will be $5.00 for children 12 to adults. Crawford residents can pick up a swimming band from the city hall. This must be worn at all times while swimming. All visitors to the park should park on the football stadium side (4th Street) and use the pedestrian walk through gate. All inquiries for renting the Club House should be made by calling Crawford City Hall. 254-486-2125, 8:30 to 4:30, Monday through Thursday.

There is a new large play area located on the east side of the falls.

"The Chamber is selling Presidental Cachets. These are envelopes or cards that were postmarked at the Crawford Post Office or in Washington DC the day of the first Inauguration of President Bush on January 20, 2001. Cachets were started in in 1952 with Dwight D. Eisenhower.

We have a selection of:

The American flag card with Crawford or Washington DC postmark

Bridge with Tonkawa Waterfalls envelope with Crawford or Washington postmark

American flag envelope with both postmarks

To order, send a check for $8.00 to Crawford Chamber, PO Box 471, Crawford, TX 76638 Please specify which card and postmark and include a mailing address. These will be mailed through the post office.