Hawkins

[Homesick4Home]

Thank You. Our family were very grateful to Texas for their aide. Our home made it with minor damage. Thank goodness for that.

We will know what area to come to again if we have to evacuate again.

[lilypad]

It will definitely be a different experience for you, coming from New England. It gets very hot and humid, LOTS of bugs and snakes. Wood County not experiencing any economic boom, but the pace of life is nice, the people are friendly.

[DawnSutt]

I have lived in this small town for many years though I am only 19 I can relate to those who have been there for 50. I had to move to Savannah Ga, after getting married to my Hubby a Military Soldier. I have come to find that I miss waking up every morning and seeing the wildlife, hearing the trains, swimming in the lake, and so much more. I can't wait til the day that I am able to get back to my (H-town) as the Highschool kids called it in '07. I miss my friendly neighbors, the sweet people in town, the small home-like feeling that you get everywhere you go. I wish that more people wer able to experience the hospiltality of the city and those who reside within. I tell everyone that nother here will ever beat the hunting, fishing, swimming, BBQing, landscapes, and wildlife of My Home town, because nothing else compares to this towm and the twons that surround it. It may only be 1500 people ( less than Savannah H.S. graduates) But at least you will know everyone who lives around you and your kids will have no problem making friendships that will last a lifetime. Granted over 25% of my graduating class (males) Joined the service, but that is from the passion and gradittude that they want to give back to a country, and to his neighbors and friends. I only hope that the place will continue to grow but not let the idea of becoming a city like tyler, longview, lindel, ot Dallas. I like my small town and when everyone get together every year for the Oil Festival it is a party that will last all night.

[Canine*Castle]

Originally Posted by DawnSutt

I have lived in this small town for many years though I am only 19 I can relate to those who have been there for 50. I had to move to Savannah Ga, after getting married to my Hubby a Military Soldier. I have come to find that I miss waking up every morning and seeing the wildlife, hearing the trains, swimming in the lake, and so much more. I can't wait til the day that I am able to get back to my (H-town) as the Highschool kids called it in '07. I miss my friendly neighbors, the sweet people in town, the small home-like feeling that you get everywhere you go. I wish that more people wer able to experience the hospiltality of the city and those who reside within. I tell everyone that nother here will ever beat the hunting, fishing, swimming, BBQing, landscapes, and wildlife of My Home town, because nothing else compares to this towm and the twons that surround it. It may only be 1500 people ( less than Savannah H.S. graduates) But at least you will know everyone who lives around you and your kids will have no problem making friendships that will last a lifetime. Granted over 25% of my graduating class (males) Joined the service, but that is from the passion and gradittude that they want to give back to a country, and to his neighbors and friends. I only hope that the place will continue to grow but not let the idea of becoming a city like tyler, longview, lindel, ot Dallas. I like my small town and when everyone get together every year for the Oil Festival it is a party that will last all night.

My nephew, his wife, and two daughters lived in Hawkins quite a few years ago. My one great-niece is 20, so chances are, you may have gone to school with her and her older sister. They really liked it there as well but because of a job situation, they had to move to the big city of Burleson.

[DawnSutt]

I understand the whole "No Jobs" thing when I was there It was like H.S. Students were working everywhere, but they were sweet it's just that you can't work with people that you see everyday all day. especially if you don't get along. I don't know where Burleson is but I hate that they had to move away from such a beautiful town and community. Hopefully they will go back and visit when they get the chance, I am planning to go back in Februaury and visit family and friends.

[case44]

Hawkins' peculiar property is this: It's known as the Pancake Capital of Texas, even though it really wasn't birthed here. The town used to have a resident who posed as Aunt Jemima for the folks at Quaker Oats back in the 1910s to the 1940s. It was a lady by the name of Lillian Richard, who for a time gained that notoriety and publicity. These days, the city does a Pancake Festival every March, but oddly, no manufacturing or big-time production actually takes place here. They hardly have any significant restaurants in town, either, and that seriously damages what could have been a fantastic idea. That doesn't mean they couldn't, though. But it's an interesting bit of history.

[Daveedo]

As soon as I sell my home in Hawaii ,I'm off to Hawkins ! Anyone want to buy brand new home on 3acs for under $190 K ?

[Cowboybootnut]

I stopped in Hawkins on a Sunday noon, on a return trip from Shreveport to Plano (I love travelling on Highway 80). There were a lot of friendly people there at Jewel's Cafe, where I ate lunch. It is a charming little town.

[TexasTheKid]

Originally Posted by case44

Hawkins' peculiar property is this: It's known as the Pancake Capital of Texas, even though it really wasn't birthed here. The town used to have a resident who posed as Aunt Jemima for the folks at Quaker Oats back in the 1910s to the 1940s. It was a lady by the name of Lillian Richard, who for a time gained that notoriety and publicity. These days, the city does a Pancake Festival every March, but oddly, no manufacturing or big-time production actually takes place here. They hardly have any significant restaurants in town, either, and that seriously damages what could have been a fantastic idea. That doesn't mean they couldn't, though. But it's an interesting bit of history.

All of her descendents drive in black Cadillacs with a bumper sticker that reads "Jemima's Kids."