Martha Hernandez on Tuesday attended her first meeting of the Dawson County Commissioners Court since being appointed earlier this month to represent Precinct 2 on that court.
Hernandez was appointed by County Judge Foy O’Brien to fill the two years remaining on the unexpired term of her late husband.
Tony Hernandez passed away in early October, almost midway through his second four-year term on the commissioners court.
Martha said Tuesday she is grateful and proud to have been asked to serve on the court. O’Brien and other members of the court expressed similar sentiments about having Martha in the position.
Martha Hernandez is believed ...