henderson county

ATHENS-In the May 26 Republican runoff race stemming from the March 3 Precinct 2 primary for justice of the peace, incumbent Jamie Fawns beat back a challenge from the man who held that post from 2000-2014, Dale Blaylock, emerging victorious for a second time this cycle to re-secure the seat in the...

Monitor Photo/Janice Grubbs VincikHenderson County Attorney Kenneth Strawn (left), Henderson County District Attorney Jenny Palmer (third from left) and Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse congratulate Henderson County Go Blue winner Izabella Lewis (second from left) at the 2026 Henderson...

ATHENS–Mark Smith will be the Republican Party nominee as Henderson County Judge in November (with no Democrat running), meaning the Eustace native is the next leader of the fast-growing county following the retirement of another Eustace native, Wade McKinney, who has been in charge since 2019.

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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. 

Courtesy Photo/Tanya NorrisStudents of the Teen Court Academy held April 2, proudly display their certificates with Henderson County Precinct 5 Justice of the Peace Tanya Norris (center).

Monitor Photo/Jody VincikHenderson County Judge Wade McKinney (right) has the honor of swearing in Henderson County officials Jan. 2. Pictured with McKinney is Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse who has officially started his third term. 

AUSTIN–Henderson, Kaufman and Van Zandt counties are among 143 counties included in a disaster declaration issued Oct. 14 by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott because of an increasing wildfire threat across the state.The National Weather Service predicts near-record heat through October as well as a warm and...

HENDERSON COUNTY–As of the latest report, FEMA has distributed $6.8 million in direct aid to Henderson County residents following the severe storms in May. This substantial support, provided through the FEMA Individual and Households Program (IHP), has been crucial in helping the community recover.