Sheriff's Report: Peace Officers Memorial set for today

Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse recorded this podcast Wednesday, May 19, at the Henderson County Justice Center.==In this week's podcast, Sheriff Hillhouse reminds everyone that the annual Peace Officers Memorial will take place at noon Thursday, May 20, on the Courthouse Square in Athens.The guest speaker for the event is Jimmy Cotton of Cowboy Heritage Church in Freestone County."He is outstanding. He's motivating," said Sheriff Hillhouse. "We are looking forward to what he has to say."The event is hosted by the Henderson County Peace Officers Association and is open to the public."You are remembering your fallen heroes that have served and tragically lost their lives here in Henderson County," said Sheriff Hillhouse. "There are more of them than people realize."Other topics in the podcast include:-- Weekly stats (:37): As of Wednesday morning, there were 408 inmates in the jail, including 127 contract inmates.-- High-Speed Pursuits (1:27): There have been two pursuits this week. One happened Monday morning and went through Athens, Malakoff, and finished in Trinidad. The other saw the driver try and get away in reverse, something the Sheriff said he has never seen before.-- Jail Vaccinations (6:31): NET Health provided a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in the jail, giving vaccinations to 38 inmates.-- Facebook (15:35): The Sheriff's Office Facebook page is still down and it looks like the Sheriff may have to start a new one.You can also find this podcast on Spotify. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hendersoncountytexas.substack.com