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HENDERSON COUNTY–May 20, Henderson County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved action about engagement letters for the compilation and agreed-upon procedures regarding an audit of the Payne Springs-based Henderson County Emergency Services District (ESD) 2 for fiscal years 2021 and 2022.April...

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Monitor Photo/Carla GrayMayor Pro-Tem John Chappell introduces Judge Jan Groom as the Spotlight Employee of the Month May 13. Groom has been with the city since 2008 and is currently the City Judge.

TEXAS–Governor Greg Abbott announced May 15 that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Trevor McEuen, who failed to appear for his court date while out on bond for capital murder.

Monitor Photo/Jody VincikHenderson County officials and law enforcement members salute during the 2025 Peace Officers Memorial May 15 to pay tribute to fallen officers. 

Photo Courtesy GBC Fire DepartmentA major accident that occurred in the 200 block of Legendary Lane shut down traffic for over two hours May 15.  

Monitor Photo/Ashlee SawyerMembers of the Mabank ISD Education Foundation accept the Business of the Month Award during the CCLACC’s May 8 luncheon.

HENDERSON COUNTY–Henderson County Commissioners’ Court voted May 13 to award a bid related to what the county auditor called an “emergency situation” at the county’s Judicial Complex at 109 W. Corsicana St. in Athens, where an air conditioning unit has failed.The action item called for considering...

KAUFMAN COUNTY—During the May 6 session of the Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court County Judge Jakie Allen extended his appreciation to the voters of Kaufman County for voting for the bond which grants the construction of a new juvenile detention center.