Every so often, County Progress asks our distinguished Judges and Commissioners to allow us a glimpse into their public lives, giving us a fresh appreciation for the myriad of roles and responsibilities they shoulder every day. Our thanks to Henderson County Commissioner Wendy Kinabrew Spivey for taking the time to visit with us. HISTORY: My name is Wendy Kinabrew … [Read more...] about A Glimpse in the Life of Henderson County Commissioner Wendy Kinabrew Spivey
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Henderson County Celebrates Courthouse Centennial
“The Henderson County Courthouse has stood the test of time and continues to be a beautiful landmark in the center of our county. It must have been an incredible sight for citizens in our county when they first saw this magnificent building in the early 1900s.” Henderson County Judge Richard Sanders Some 250 residents gathered on the courthouse lawn on May 17 to … [Read more...] about Henderson County Celebrates Courthouse Centennial
Success Snapshot: Making a Difference
Commissioners Court members continue to make a positive impact both inside and outside the County Courthouse. Congratulations to the following counties for their recent awards and honors. Bell County was one of two Texas counties honored by the Center for Digital Government for the quality of its technology services department during the National Association of Counties … [Read more...] about Success Snapshot: Making a Difference
158 Counties Receive $6 Million in Tobacco Money
The Tobacco Settlement Permanent Trust Account Investment Advisory Committee approved $50 million for the year 2013 tobacco settlement distribution, the same as the previous year’s amount. According to the distribution report published by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), 158 counties received just under $6 million in reimbursements. Under the terms of a … [Read more...] about 158 Counties Receive $6 Million in Tobacco Money
Monuments of Justice: Henderson County Courthouse
County Seat: Athens * County Population: 79,184
The Henderson County Courthouse was completed in 1913 and boasts a Classical Revival style as designed by L.L. Thurman. The county, organized in 1846, was christened in honor of G. J. Pinckney Henderson, while the county seat of Athens was named for either Athens, Georgia, or for the ancient Greek city of Athens. The first Athens resident, county clerk E.J. Thompson, lived in … [Read more...] about Monuments of Justice: Henderson County Courthouse
