The Henderson News
The Henderson News is a semi-weekly newspaper published in Henderson, Texas, on Wednesday afternoons and Sunday mornings. It is owned by Hartman Newspapers, Inc. based in Rosenberg, Texas.
| Type | Semi-weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner(s) | Hartman Newspapers, Inc. |
| Publisher | Dan Moore |
| Editor | Dan Moore |
| Founded | 1930 |
| Headquarters | P.O. Box 30 Henderson, Texas 75653-4509  United States |
| Circulation | 2,106 (as of 2023)[1] |
| Website | https://www.thehendersonnews.com/ |
History
Formed October 6, 1930, the day after the discovery of the East Texas Oil Field, the paper has a daily circulation of 7,206. On June 2, 2011 the company expanded with a special weekly paper called the Overton News to serve the nearby communities of Overton and New London after the closing of the Overton Press.
Each year The Henderson News receives numerous honors and awards from the Texas Press Association and the Northeast Texas Press Association, with previous Managing Editor Matthew Prosser receiving first place for news writing from the TPA and being named Journalist of the Year from the NETPA in 2012 and current Senior Reporter, Amber Lollar, receiving First Place in Column Writing from NEPTA for 2020.
Current staff
- Publisher: Dan Moore
- Managing Editor: Amber Lollar
- Sports Writer: Audrey Blasche
- Office Manager: Nancy Harris
- Graphic Artist: Katy Mirtz-Myers
- Circulation Manager: Amanda McFadin
- Press Room: Wes Beall
References
- "2023 Texas Newspaper Directory". Texas Press Association. Archived from the original on 2023-05-03. Retrieved 2023-05-03.