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Early history of Hallsville, Texas

By Wes on November 10, 2010

The area of Hallville was first settled when the train station was settled around and named after Elijah Hall 1 mile (1.6 km) west of the site of Fort Crawford by W. C. Crawford. In 1849 the fort is reported to have had two post offices and a two-story building that served as church, Masonic [...]

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Western Days in Hallsville, Texas

By Wes on November 10, 2010

Started in 1972, in an effort to raise funds for the city park, Lawrence and Eulyne LaFoy, along with a group of other citizens, had the idea of holding a horse show and tack sale. The local riding club, the Chamber of Commerce and the city came forth to execute the LaFoy’s idea. Hallsville’s goal [...]

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Bobcat Radio in Hallsville, Texas

By Wes on November 10, 2010

Bobcat Radio is the only radio station in Western Harrison County and Hallsville that only serves the Hallsville Area. Bobcat Radio is ‘on the air’ 24/7 and can be received in and around Hallsville, or worldwide on the Internet at www.hisd.com (click on the link for Bobcat Radio on the left) and you can dial [...]

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The “H” association in Hallsville, Texas

By Wes on November 10, 2010

The “H” Association was founded in 1933 at Hallsville High School by Ben Pannell. Pannell was the athletic coach and Hallsville High School principal. He initiated the Association with these three objectives: 1. All lettermen are to meet on the Saturday night before Easter of each year for a banquet and rundown on the past [...]

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