The stories of Henderson County, TX
8 narrated audio stories from across Henderson County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Where Texas Teaches Fishing
A hatchery and classroom where families see how fishing and conservation meet.
Henderson County
From Athens to Austin
A hometown politician carried Henderson County into statewide office.
Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
Where Texas Fish Tell Their Story
An Athens center turns fish, hatcheries, and conservation into a living public story.
Athens State School
When Athens State School Entered Public View
How a closed institution became the center of a public reckoning.
Athens State Supported Living Center
When Athens Forced Texas to Look Closer
A local scandal that exposed failures across Texas institutions.
Henderson County
The Governor Who Walked Into the War
Texas’s first elected governor kept answering bigger calls to serve.
Henderson County
From Shiloh to the House
A rural Texas upbringing led Tom Blanton into a loud, lasting public life.
Henderson County
When East Texas Drew a New County Line
How early statehood and settlement brought Henderson County into being.
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