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Hooks Title Receives Texas Treasure Award
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By: Andrea Whitney reporter@silsbeebee.com Hooks Title Company is a staple of Hardin County. In business for well over 100 years, the business and staff were recently recognized by the Texas Historical Commission with a Texas Treasure Business Award. The Texas Treasure Business Award Program recognizes the accomplishments of Texas businesses that have provided employment opportunities and support the local and state economy for at least 50 years. Created in 2005 by Senate Bill 920, the program pays tribute to well established businesses and their exceptional historical contributions toward the area’s growth and prosperity. Business such as Hooks Title can be nominated by any elected state official or business representative and must meet strict criteria including being in continuous for-profit operation in Texas for a minimum of 50 years, have a continuous record of employment for at least the past 50 years, and maintain a good business relationship with the state. Businesses that can also establish that they have been continuously owned by the same family, such as Hooks Title, or have operated continuously from a building that is at least 50 years old and have maintained its architectural integrity will receive additional recognition. Established in 1902, Hooks Title and Abstract Company is the oldest continuously operated business of any type in the county and is among the oldest abstract and title companies in Texas. with J.A. Beginning McKim, Sr. in 1906, the company has been managed and later owned by the McKim family of Hardin County, who have endeavored through three generations to maintain high standards and quality service while providing a stable employment opportunities for many local citizens. Owner J. A. McKIm, III is quite proud of the company’s history and the ability the company has had to enrich the lives of its employees over the years. “I have employees that have been with me for 20 years, and some even have been here 30 years,” McKim said. “That is quite an accomplishment for a business.” Although McKim and the employees of Hooks Title and
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Abstract Company could not be happier with the award, its the day to day interactions that have proven most meaningful. “When you are involved in land research, you learn all about a family,” he added. “From births to deaths to children, marriages and even divorces, you learn it all. That kind of research will often bring valuable information to the family that they were unaware of previously. It is not only very beneficial to the family but very interesting and rewarding to us.” McKim, who is also a very active member of the Hardin County Historical Commission and the Hardin County Genealogical Society, said he would love to see many more businesses in the area to take part in the award. Companies that have been nominated only need to send acceptable proof of the business founding date such as ledger pages, newspaper advertisements, board meeting minutes, bills or checks, flyers, state licenses, or city directory listings. Nominations are accepted throughout the year and nominators will be notified of the results within 30 days of nomination. “Hardin County is one of the most historical counties in Texas and it would be great to see other local businesses honored for the efforts,” McKim said. Any interested businesses can visit the Texas Historical
J.A. (Jimmy) McKim, III is pictured here at Hooks Title and Abstract Company, with an award from the Texas Historical Commission. The award is given to businesses in Texas that have been in business for at least 50 years.
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2013 Piney Woods Artist Competition Awards were recently presented at the annual Piney Woods Artist Competition at the Ice House Museum. Best of Show was awarded to Larry Williams for his painting, “Melrose Abbey, Melrose Scotland”. Each year, the Best of Show winner is offered a one-person show the following year. William’s solo exhibit is scheduled for July 2014. Other awards were as follows: Oil/Acrylic Category - 1st Larry Williams, 2nd Selyna Spurlock, 3rd Ken Pelt, Honorable Mentions in this category went to Amy Faggard, Joyce Renfro, and Selyna Spurlock. Watercolor Category - 1st and 2nd Billie Rinaldi, 3rd Lurlene Glidewell, Honorable Mention to Betty Iles. Drawing Category - 1st James Carpenter, 2nd Carol Marino, 3rd Charles Edwards, Honorable Mention to Parker Brooks. 3D Category - 1st Selyna Spurlock, David Silvernail collected 2nd , 3rd and Honorable Mention.
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Larry Williams and his wife, Karen, in front of winning entry “Melrose Abbey, Melrose Scotland”.
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