FEATURES

SEPTEMBER- OCTOBER , 2021 | VOLUME 3 | ISSUE 2

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6 EDITOR ’ S NOTE

8 COVER FEATURE Hooks Family Farm has built their reputation on signature jellies and preserves .

12 MUSIC SCENE Huntsville songwriter is carving a name for himself in the Texas music scene .

16 EDUCATION Lovie Williams stays behind the wheel after 40 years in a school bus .

18 EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS Explore these six hidden gems at Huntsville State Park with Ranger John .

22 HOMETOWN HERO Brenda Thompson leads program that supports education for low-income families .

24 TAILGATING CHECKLIST Everything you need to know before rooting on the Bearkats , Hornets .

26 WOMEN IN BUSINESS Meet four local woman who have become a force in the local business community .

30 OH , SNAP ! Readers submit photos from the first day of school at Huntsville ISD .

31 UPCOMING EVENTS Find out what ’ s happening in Huntsville .