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Hooks FFA Shines at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Hooks FFA Shines at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Mason Carlow, Kimberly Vasquez, and Lexi Reyenga March 24, 2025

The Hooks FFA chapter proudly represented their community at this year's Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, showcasing the dedication, skill, and hard work of its young members. With competitors excelling...

Hooks FFA Ag Robotics Team Shine at Houston Stock Show

Hooks FFA Ag Robotics Team Shine at Houston Stock Show

Mason Carlow, Kimberly Vasquez, and Lexi Reyenga March 20, 2025

Houston, TX – The Hooks FFA Ag Robotics teams demonstrated their technical skills and problem-solving abilities at the Houston Stock Show, earning top placements in a highly competitive field. The Junior...

Hooks FFA Wins Herdsman Award for Sixth Year in a Row

Hooks FFA Wins Herdsman Award for Sixth Year in a Row

Mason Carlow, Lexi Reyenga, and Kimberly Vasquez February 4, 2025

Hooks FFA had another impressive showing at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, bringing home the Herdsman Award for the sixth year in a row while also competing in cattle shows and exhibiting agricultural...

Hooks FFA Shines at Area VI Greenhand Camp

Hooks FFA Shines at Area VI Greenhand Camp

Mason Carlow, Kimberly Vasquez, and Lexi Reyenga December 16, 2024

Hooks FFA chapter Greenhand officers made a significant mark at the Area VI Greenhand Camp held on Friday, December 13. The event, which took place at Timberline Baptist Camp in Lindale, brought together...

Hooks FFA Hosts Successful Trap Shoot at Buffalo Creek Gun Club

Hooks FFA Hosts Successful Trap Shoot at Buffalo Creek Gun Club

Mason Carlow, Lexi Reyenga, and Kimberly Vasquez November 14, 2024

Hooks FFA hosted a successful trap shoot event Wednesday, at Buffalo Creek Gun Club in Ben Wheeler, Texas, drawing participants and spectators from across the region. The event featured competitive shooting,...

Hooks FFA Delegates Journey to National FFA Convention

Hooks FFA Delegates Journey to National FFA Convention

Mason Carlow, Lexi Reyenga, and Kimberly Vasquez October 28, 2024

Members from all 50 states and two territories gathered in Indianapolis, Indiana for the 97th Annual National FFA Convention & Expo on Oct. 23rd-26th, showcasing the strength and unity of agricultural...

Showcase of Champions

Showcase of Champions

Mason Carlow, Lexi Reyenga, and Kimberly Vasquez October 8, 2024

Hooks FFA participated in the Four States Fair livestock show, their first major show of the fall season, on Sept. 13-16. “The Four States fair cattle shows were great as always. I’m very proud...

From Pasture to Podium

From Pasture to Podium

Lexi Reyenga and Kimberly Vasquez September 4, 2024

Hooks FFA kicked off the school year with their annual Hooks FFA Summer Blowout livestock show on Aug. 26th. Cattle showmanship started promptly at 6:00 pm, with classes that followed, and small animal...

Let the Competition Begin!

Let the Competition Begin!

Laila Harmon and Clara Poell August 28, 2024

Mrs. Angela Duke has always been a Hooks Hornet, from the time she started kindergarten at Hooks elementary until her graduation in 1987. After that, she went off to college, came back, and never left....

Hooks FFA to hold annual dinner and auction

Hooks FFA to hold annual dinner and auction

Mason Carlow, Media Editor April 19, 2024

The annual Hooks FFA agriculture auction and dinner will be held tomorrow, April 20th. Barbeque is the dinner of choice, and doors open at 5:00pm in the HHS cafeteria. As people finish eating, the doors...

The Ultimate Fair Experience

The Ultimate Fair Experience

Mason Carlow, Media Editor November 2, 2023

People go to the State Fair of Texas to eat the iconic delicious food, and ride the thrilling rides, but for Hooks FFA it was the thrill of competing! Hooks FFA represented well at the State Fair of Texas....

A Yam-tastic Show

A Yam-tastic Show

Mason Carlow, Media Editor October 24, 2023

Hooks FFA had a busy day showing cattle on Saturday, Oct. 21st, at the 2023 East Texas Yamboree Heifer Show in Gilmer, Texas. The results are as follows:  Tatum Hickey- 2nd in class with her Beefmaster  Kason...

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