Hawkins, Texas
Hawkins is a city of 1,876 people in Wood County, Texas, founded in 1941.
Why visit Hawkins
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 9 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Jarvis Christian University and Florence Robinson Cottage.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Hawkins
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Hawkins
Hawkins is a city in Wood County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,274 at the 2020 census. It is located twenty miles north of the larger city of Tyler. Just east of the community is Jarvis Christian University, a historically black institution of higher learning.
From the Wikipedia article Hawkins, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Jarvis Christian University
School · 1.4 mi
Private historically black Christian university in Wood County, Texas, United States
Museums and landmarks1
Florence Robinson Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic place in Hawkins, Wood County, Texas
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes9
Red Rooster Icehouse
Restaurant · 1.1 mi
1470 Beaulah Street, Hawkins
We-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 10:00-14:00
Holly Cow
Restaurant · Burger, Barbecue, Ice Cream
Mo-Tu off; We-Th 11:00-19:00; Fr-Su 11:00-20:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger
317 Beaulah Street, Hawkins
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 08:00-23:00
Burrito Hut 3
Fast food · Mexican
122 Green Street, Hawkins
Tu-Sa 11:00-17:00
The Donut Box
Fast food · Donut · 0.8 mi
1223 Beaulah Street, Hawkins
05:00-12:00
History
In 1995, Texas state senator David Cain introduced Senate Resolution No. 73 designating Hawkins as the "Pancake Capital of Texas", which was passed into law.
From the History section of Hawkins, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship4
First Assembly Of God Church
Church · Protestant · 0.7 mi
102 Harris Street, Hawkins
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare1
Map of Hawkins
38 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 33°F | 3.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 35°F | 4.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 43°F | 4.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 82°F | 59°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 67°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 70°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 69°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 62°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 51°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 41°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 34°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Gilmer 4 Wnw (14 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wood County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-04-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Big Sandy 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Tyler 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Kilgore 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Chandler 25 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
- Longview 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Arp 27 mi south, about 43 min by car
- Grand Saline 30 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Ben Wheeler 31 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Brownsboro 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- Bullard 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hawkins1, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Construction of The Exxon Hawkins Field - panoramio, AudreyIski, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Robinsoncottage1, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jarvis Christian College Historical Marker, 2C2K Photography, CC BY 2.0
- ISS038-E-54138 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS016-E-16024 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-239616 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-239617 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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