Howdy from Texas, Kansans! We much enjoyed your hospitality in Hays for Southern Plains this year. Looking forward to coming back next year. I thought you'd like to know about a couple of tournaments in Texas this year. Texas will be hosting two national-level events in the coming wrestling year. First, December 28 and 29, the Cotton (Brute) Bowl is back bigger and better than ever (that's the goal). It will be held at the Tarrant County Convention Center in Fort Worth on 40,000' of space. There will be enhanced awards for champions and OWs. And this is a prelude to the USA Folkstyle Nationals, which will be in the same venue March 28 and 29 (I believe this will be the date). Again, this will be in Fort Worth, Texas--travelling to Fort Worth from anywhere in the country is convenient, the weather will be good, and there are plenty of hotel rooms and activities in the metroplex. Make plans to spend an extra day or two for the many activities in this area.