City Managerjabercrombie@hendersontx.us
The City Managers Newsletter is a publication delivered to city employees, residents, businesses, and any individual signed up to receive up-to-date and relevant information regarding the inner workings and upcoming activities within the City of Henderson.
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- Community Clean-Up - The annual spring Community Clean-Up will be Saturday, April 1st, from 8am-5pm at the Public Service Warehouse: 1203 Highland Drive. Click here for more information.
- A Day on Main – April 8th, 8am-3pm in downtown Henderson
- March Council Meeting – The City's Council Meeting is March 21st at 6:00pm.
- City Closures – City Hall and Facilities will be closed April 7th, 2023 in observance of Good Friday
- Comprehensive Plan - Kimley-Horn is scheduled for an in person focus group, with a virtual option, on March 23rd to discuss the future growth and development of our community. Invitations were pushed out via social media and we have seen a positive response.
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- The city is in the process of updating signage both externally and internally in the new City Hall building. Once new signage is up, the city will begin preparation for Grand Opening event for the new Municipal Services Building.
- Master A/V continues the install on the new audio and video equipment for the Council Chambers. The new audio and video equipment will allow for better accessibility and clarity for the citizens of Henderson Texas.
- Fiber internet continues to be installed by both Frontier Communications and Sparklight. The City has a crew dedicated to locating city utilities during the install to prevent any unnecessary damages to water, sewer, and storm sewer infrastructure.
- Parks and Recreation crews are busy preparing our community for spring with their annual rose trimming, repairing drinking fountains at parks, and installing aerated soil at Montgomery Park
- The Sports Facilities Company did a feasability study on current sports and recreation facilities in our community. A meeting was held with sport and recreation stakeholders as well as local HISD administrators. This will provide the City with new and accurate market data and recommendations for the future.
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Focus On The FutureCity employees participated in Henderson High Schools career fair along with dozens of other local businesses. Students were able to engage with vendors and ask questions about local government and being a civil servant.
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Origin Bank Wins Bravo AwardThe City of Henderson and Keep Henderson Beautiful collaborate each month to select a 'Bravo Award' recipient. To be selected, a business must have eye-catching and well-maintained exterior landscaping. Recipients are applauded for their efforts by the Office of the Mayor, the Director of Public Services; along with the Planning and Zoning Coordinator.
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Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler | Let The Good Times RollMayor Buzz Fullen was awarded People's Choice Best Dressed at the annual Mardi Gras & Gumbo Cookoff. First place in the gumbo competition went to Hudson Roofing, second place to Griffith's Towing, and the Depot Museum in third.
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Employee Anniversaries- Davis Brown, Director of Operations, 20 Years
- Kris Williamson, Police Department, 19 Years
- Sonny Ybarra, Deputy Fire Chief, 18 Years
- Ashley Johnson, Dispatch, 16 Years
- John Clary, HEDCO Director, 5 Years
- Felipe Galvan, Public Services, 5 Years
- Jay Abercrombie, City Manager, 4 Years
- James Holmes, Municipal Court Judge, 3 Years
- P. M. Johnson, Communications and Marketing, 2 Years
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Welcome!Please help us welcome Miranda Kohrman, left, as Henderson Animal Center's newest Kennel Tech and not pictured, Bryce Tomlin, to the Henderson Fire Department. Welcome to the City of Henderson!
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