Martha Hernandez admitted she was nervous Friday afternoon before taking the oath of office as the new Dawson County commissioner of Precinct 2. Not only is it her first time to step into governmental position, the move comes a challenging time in her life. But she knows she has the support of family, friends and the other members of the Dawson County Commissioners Court. She also has first-hand – but behind-the-scenes – knowledge of the work of a county commissioner. Martha is taking over the Precinct 2 commissioner’s post which was held by her husband, Tony, before his death last month. Tony Hernandez had served ...