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7 Things You Never Knew About the Hooks Family Tree

Jathan Fink — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:00:49 +0000

Historical facts frequently get lost over time. But thanks to the extensive records kept at the genealogy section of the Hooks Public Library, I discovered some fascinating facts about the Hooks family tree and the small town’s humble beginnings. 1. What’s In A Name? According to a manuscript written in 1986 titled “Be What You [...]

Cousins Keep the Hooks Hornets Friday Night Football Tradition Alive

Jathan Fink — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:00:21 +0000

As they gallop across the field like young mavericks, it is no wonder that cousins Aaron Doddy and R.J. Williams are taking Hooks, Texas by storm. “They’re two of the best I’ve seen,” says Coach Hart Jeanis, athletic director at Hooks High School, like a proud papa. He watches closely as they practice with their [...]

Facebook Users Answer 'What Is Your Favorite Thing About Living in Hooks, Texas?'

Jathan Fink — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:00:03 +0000

I’ll be honest. Sometimes it is difficult to know what to feature about a community while tackling new places on our Small Town Tour. That’s why I love our listeners and the members of our online community! When in doubt, they take the reins and give us the scoop! When I first visited Hooks, Texas, [...]

Creating a Legacy at Ramage Farms

Jathan Fink — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:00:03 +0000

For many, Ramage Farms is synonymous with the thick steaks or mouthwatering barbecue their restaurants used to serve up. On Oct. 5, 2011, however, the Hooks restaurant burned to the ground when a grease fire started in the barbecue pit. Since then, residents, customers and old family friends have wondered if Brent Ramage would rebuild and start all over again.

Here's Another Local 4th of July Celebration

John Williams — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:21:46 +0000

A 4th of July Celebration is going on Wednesday evening in Hooks, Texas.The patriotic event will be going on at the Hooks First Baptist Church at 210 Wilder Drive. At 7 p.m. there will be prayer and patriotic music inside the church. At 8 p.m. they will have watermelon and other cool treats outside. The [...]

Traffic Patterns Changing at New Spur 594 in Hooks, Texas

John Williams — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:56:11 +0000

The Texas Department of Transportation has announced a change in traffic pattern in Hooks.Spur 594 (22nd Street) in Hooks, Texas is changing from one-way to two-way traffic. The frontage road on the north side of Interstate 30 between Spur 594 and FM 560 is changing from two-way to one-way (westbound only). New on-ramps opening from [...]