What's Happening In Henderson County: Recent Episodes
Michael Hannigan
Sheriff Botie Hillhouse and Michael V. Hannigan recorded this podcast Wednesday, May 27.
On this podcast we talk about:
- Weekly Statistics
- SO employee testing positive for COVID-19
- Unexplained death
- Drowning on Cedar Creek Lake
- Arrested man with 10 identifications
- Peace Officers Memorial
Special guest is Henderson County Elections Administrator Denise Hernandez. In today's podcast we discuss the upcoming runoff election including:
- registration
- mail in voting
- early votiong
- election day
We also discussed the November election.
Michael V. Hannigan interviewed Henderson County Chief Appraiser Bill Jackson Thursday, May 21. The discussion included:
- 14 percent increase in property value countywide
- The 5 school districts in "crisis" regarding property values
- How the state tests the county's property values
- The two parts of your tax bill: appraisal and tax rate
- How the appraisal district works
- Why someone's property value can jump
- Appealing your appraisal
Michael V. Hannigan and County Judge Wade McKinney recorded this podcast Wednesday, May 20.
On this podcast we talk about:
- Reopening County offices
- Phase II of state reopening
- Dip in COVID-19 cases
- Contact tracing and recoveries
- Reopening Fair Park
- Why library isn't open yet
Today we have Henderson County Extension Agent over Family and Community Health Carolyn Tyler as our guest.
Agrilife agents have recently been assigned to help with COVID-19 contact tracing, which includes working with a patient to help them recall everyone with whom they have had close contact while infectious and then warning those individuals (contacts) of their potential exposure.
Carolyn talks about AgriLife's new assignment and how she has been using internet technology to help provide programs, including the new Facebook group "Commit to be fit 2020."
Sheriff Botie Hillhouse and Michael V. Hannigan recorded this podcast Wednesday, May 13.
On this podcast we talk about:
- Weekly Statistics
- Multiple Meth Arrests
- National Police Week
- Drive Thru COVID-19 Testing
Michael V. Hannigan and County Judge Wade McKinney recorded this podcast Wednesday, May 13.
On this podcast we talk about:
- Mobile COVID-19 Testing this Saturday
- How COVID-19 stats are counted
- When will county offices reopen
Michael V. Hannigan and County Judge Wade McKinney recorded this podcast Wednesday, May 6.
On this podcast we talk about:
- Mobile COVID-19 Testing
- Memorial donation for library
- Elder Abuse Awareness Month
Michael V. Hannigan and County Judge Wade McKinney recorded this podcast Wednesday, April 29.
On this podcast we talk about:
- The County's Disaster Declaration and Order and how they relate to the Governor's Executive Order
- Are County offices open
- Applying for transportation grant
- Time to start County budget cycle
Sheriff Botie Hillhouse and Michael V. Hannigan recorded this podcast Wednesday, April 29.
On this podcast we talk about:
- Increase in calls about suicidal individuals
- Unexpected impact of COVID-19
- Budget process beginning
The Athens Farmers Market’s 2020 season kicks off this Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the city parking lot, one block northeast of the square and behind The Texan.
Michael V. Hannigan spoke with Market Manager DJ Warren about the Farmers Market, learning about the vendors and the planned COVID-19 precautions.