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SEVEN POINTS–Whatz-Up Fun Park in Seven Points is helping kids stay cool during the hot Texas summer as they opened up their brand new water park June 4.
Their water park is family-oriented and geared for children 10 years of age and under, although everyone is welcome to enjoy the cool water to stave off the 100-degree temperatures that are fast approaching. 

State Highway 198 between Malakoff at its intersection with State Highway 31 and the Henderson-Kaufman county line in Mabank is officially marked in May as a Memorial Highway dedicated to Henderson County Deputy Sheriffs Tony Ogburn and Paul Habelt, who were killed May 17, 2007, in Payne Springs while responding to a domestic violence call. The bill making the designation possible was authored by State Rep. Keith Bell and sponsored by state Sen. Robert Nichols.

ATHENS–June marks an important milestone in one of Athens’ most beloved landmarks: the 100th anniversary of the dedication of Bruce Field.
The field is named after the man who donated the property, Dr. William H. Bruce. Dr. Bruce came to Athens in 1896 to serve as principal of a private school that would come to be known as Bruce Academy. Athens had boasted its own high school for a number of years prior to this, but it was not until a few years later, with Dr. Bruce as superintendent, that Athens acquired state accreditation for its public schools.

ATHENS–The Henderson County Commissioners’ Court meeting was cut short after a bomb threat forced several evacuations June 7. The threat stopped the meeting during a presentation by UT Health Regional CEO Donald Baker.
“I hate to cut this short but we have a little incident that is taking place,” Henderson County Judge Wade McKinney told those present. “Major, if you would,” McKinney continued, as a Henderson County deputy sheriff said,” We need everyone to leave the building.” 

EUSTACE–The Eustace City Council passed a resolution supporting the Henderson County Crimes Against Children Task Force June 2 at their regular meeting.
Playing a significant role in helping gain support for Resolution No. 278.06-2022 were Henderson County District Attorney Jenny Palmer and Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse, who were both on hand Thursday night to discuss what the task force will do for the county and the city.