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.
14. 1  Arrow. 2  A solitary arrow calls for defense against harm. 3  An arrow passing a diamond reflects courage of moving ahead. 4  Two crossed arrows mark the strong friendship. 5  Pack of five arrows flaunts strength in a way that 1 arrow may break but 5 is tougher task.