Henderson Daily 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.

The Henderson News
TypeSemi-weekly newspaper
FormatBroadsheet
Owner(s)Hartman Newspapers, Inc.
PublisherDan Moore
EditorDan Moore
Founded1930
HeadquartersP.O. Box 30
Henderson, Texas 75653-4509
 United States
Circulation7,206 weekly[1]
Websitewww.hendersondailynews.com

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
  • Senior Reporter: Amber Lollar
  • Sports Writer: Cassie Weiss
  • Office Manager: Nancy Harris
  • Graphic Artist: Ben Marmolejo-Najera
  • Circulation Manager: Amanda McFaddin
  • Press Room: Wes Beall

References

  1. Texas Daily Newspaper Association, figures for an undetermined date, accessed October 31, 2009.


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