The county was organized in 1921; Hockley City won over Ropesville in the county-seat contest. The settlement of the county accelerated during the 1920s, encouraged by the construction of two branches of the Santa Fe Railroad in the early 1920s-one crossing east to west, the other crossing the southeast corner of the county.
An Arrow is a symbol that may mean protection, defense, movement, force, swiftness, sureness, direction and power. The Arrow is also believed to ward off evil spirits if pointed to the left.
A broken arrow symbolizes the ending of something and it is an ending that is not to be undone. This can mean an end to war and a symbol of peace, or a breaking of the peace. Crossed arrows represent union. Groupings of arrows symbolize many things joined together for a purpose. A flame-tipped arrow symbolizes passion in the context to which it is applied. An arrow that pierces something represents the target and dedication to succeed in achieving a goal. An arrowhead is a symbol of the beginning of a plan of action.