AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – The Potter County Historical Commission (PCHC) and the North Heights Advisory Association (NHAA) will host a marker commemoration ceremony to honor Mathew “Bones” Hooks.
The ceremony will be at noon on June 19 in Bones Hooks Park, 2000 N. Hughes St. Click here for more information.
According to PCHC, the new marker will honor Hooks as one of the most famous cowboys in the Amarillo area’s history. Hooks was inducted into the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2021, and he has also been inducted into the National Cowboys of Color Museum Hall of Fame in Fort Worth.
According to NHAA President Melodie Graves, the marker will serve as a tribute to Hooks’ legacy.
“This event not only commemorates Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in American history, but also celebrates the rich heritage of our local community,” Graves said.
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