The Red River Army Depot is located in Hooks, a small city in Bowie County, Texas, about 18 miles west of Texarkana. Beginning as a maintenance facility in 1941 as an ammunition storage facility, Red River Army Depot was expanded during WWII to include storage of general supplies and tank repair. Today, Red River is the Army’s Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence (CITE) for Tactical Wheeled Vehicles.

Hooks, a city that offers “small town vibes,” is considered to be a great place to live that is welcoming and is very family-friendly. Hooks is a part of the Texarkana, Texas, Texarkana, Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area. A branch of Texas A&M is located nearby. This city has many churches and restaurants and offers many other interesting things to do and see nearby. Texarkana, also located close to Red River Army Depot, is a city in eastern Texas with a twin city across the border in Arkansas.

Residents and visitors to Hooks have many options for entertainment, in addition to the local parks and hiking paths that include the Silvermoon Children’s Theater, Discovery Place Children’s Museum, The Perot Theater, Ellis County Art Association and Museum, and many more. For those who are new to the area or newly stationed at Red River Army Depot, the Texas Welcome Center in Texarkana, Texas is a great resource to gain information about the area and the state, including maps and pamphlets for the many attractions, organized by location.

While there is no on-post housing options available for those stationed at Red River Army Depot, there are a few great places to explore near the post while you search for your new home that include Wake Village, Nash, New Boston, and Texarkana, Texas.

If you have been stationed at Red River Army Depot and are in need of housing, our team of dedicated realtors and loan officers are here to serve you. Contact us so that we may assist you in locating the home you are looking for.