Furr's

One of the highlights of the trip was meeting Dr. Bertie Simmons, the woman almost single-handedly responsible for Furr's dramatic turnaround.

Gaston Caperton: The New Language of Furr Gaston Caperton 2011

One of the highlights of the trip was meeting Dr. Bertie Simmons, the woman almost single-handedly responsible for Furr's dramatic turnaround.

Gaston Caperton: The New Language of Furr Gaston Caperton 2011

After two months of e-mails and calls between Furr's home in Durham, N.C., and Stoops' in Falls Church, Va., they decided to test their relationship by visiting the Smithsonian's museums lining the National Mall.

As clock ticks, tension rises over a federal shutdown 2011

After two months of e-mails and calls between Furr's home in Durham, N.C., and Stoops' in Falls Church, Va., they decided to test their relationship by visiting the Smithsonian's museums lining the National Mall.

As clock ticks, tension rises over a federal shutdown 2011

One of the highlights of the trip was meeting Dr. Bertie Simmons, the woman almost single-handedly responsible for Furr's dramatic turnaround.

Gaston Caperton: The New Language of Furr Gaston Caperton 2011

One of the highlights of the trip was meeting Dr. Bertie Simmons, the woman almost single-handedly responsible for Furr's dramatic turnaround.

Gaston Caperton: The New Language of Furr Gaston Caperton 2011

They are that dubious looking desert at a Furr's Cafeteria.

Libraryin': The act of going to the library wendigomountain 2008

It may be heresy, but I like the Furr's Cafeteria Chicken-Fried Steak, with thinly sliced grilled onions and brown gravy on top.

Independence and chicken-fried steak | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2007

And I thank your letter for pointing out to me Grover Furr's politicking, which I knew nothing about.

An Open Letter to David Horowitz Richard Nokes 2006

We eat at Furr's sometimes in Abilene but it has changed too.

A Sad Evolution Holly 2007