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The Lovely Pearl Taulman

๐Ÿ“œ Monday History Spotlight: A Wedding in Hubbard ๐Ÿ’ Today, we take a step back to 1894 โ€” right here in Hubbard, Texas โ€” where Pearl Taulman became a beautiful bride. This lovely photograph, taken by her brother Joseph Taulman, captures Pearl in her wedding attire. Pearl was born in 1875 in Texas and spent […]

Hubbard Blue Cow DYK Day Did You Know? Tris Speaker โ€” born right here in Hubbard, Texas โ€” was the very first person ever inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 1951? The Texas Sports Hall of Fame recognizes athletes, coaches, and administrators who have brought โ€œlasting fame and honor to Texas sports.โ€ […]

The Annual Greater Hubbard Chamber of Commerce Dinner

๐ŸŒŸ What a Wonderful Night in Hubbard! ๐ŸŒŸ The Greater Hubbard Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner was a night to remember! ๐ŸŽ‰ A huge thank you to all the businesses and individuals who decorated tables so beautifully โ€” your creativity and community spirit lit up the room! ๐Ÿ“ธ Photos and video coming tomorrow afternoon!If you […]

1912 – Tris Speaker and the Chalmers Award

โšพ The Legacy of Tris Speaker in Hubbard, Texas Talking about Hubbardโ€™s history without mentioning baseball legend Tris Speaker is nearly impossible. Known as one of the greatest outfielders in Major League Baseball history, Tris Speaker also had a deep love for his hometownโ€”and for his mother. In 1912, Speaker won the prestigious Chalmers Awardโ€”given […]