Photos by WILD WILD LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY: MANDY SUE GLASER When Julie Wischer dreams, she dreams big — 16,000 square feet big. The former Hugh Edward Sandefur Training Center, or HESTC, has been rebranded as Elevate, a name meant to convey a simple message: Its clients are important, and the
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Cagey’s General Store brings a Reed landmark back to life
Photos by WILD WILD LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY: MANDY SUE GLASER For generations, Cagey’s General Store has been part of daily life in the Reed community. Nearly 90 years after opening, the eastern Henderson County landmark has reopened under new ownership following months of restoration after devastating
From Caveman to Professor
McManus Woodend has been a GEICO Caveman, filmmaker, professor and world traveler. These days, one of his favorite roles is simply calling Henderson home Photo by WILD WILD LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY: MANDY SUE GLASER There probably aren’t many college professors who can say they once spent 25 straight
Personalized Bookmark Activity
Materials 〈White printer, card stock, or construction paper 〈Scissors 〈Colored Pencils, markers, crayons, etc. 〈Pencil with eraser 〈Thick & thin black markers 〈Ruler Step One Get a sheet of white paper. You can use printer paper, cardstock, or construction paper.
10 Years Later
Catching Up With Henderson Family Magazine’s First Cover Kid Ten years ago, a sweet 2 year old named Hadley Mathis stole the hearts of Henderson Family Magazine readers when she was selected as our cover kid from a field of 756 entries. Fast forward a decade, and that adorable toddler is now a
Where Chocolate Meets Coffee
Photos by Jamie Plain For our “Best Of” issue, chocolate and coffee just felt like the obvious choice (because honestly, is there anything better?). They're comforting, classic, and kind of impossible to beat. This chocolate espresso cake brings them together in the best way, with rich cocoa
MELT Creates a New Space for Connection
Photos by Steph Mathews, Femme Collective Studio What happens when thoughtful design, centuries-old traditions and a desire to help people slow down come together? For husband-and-wife team Jon and Kyle Hittner, the answer is MELT, a unique sauna and cold plunge experience that is introducing
Mahjong
The Game Bringing Friends Together Again Do you like to play games? Maybe cards? Rummy, perhaps? Do you enjoy gathering with friends to laugh, socialize, and share stories? Are you just a little competitive? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Mahjong just may be the perfect
2026 Best of Henderson
Best Barbecue Platinum Winner: Homer’s Barbecue Located in downtown Henderson, Homer’s Barbecue combines traditional barbecue with modern flavors and Southern hospitality. Everyone loves the smoked meats, house-made sides and a vibrant atmosphere, Homer’s has become a destination
Discovering Henderson
Stories From Our Past When I was a teenager, my love for local history began thanks to my father, Charles Sommers, who owned a printing business. One night, he brought home a copy of a rare, out-of-print book he had been commissioned to reprint. The book was Edmund L. Starling’s History of
Calling all Hendersonians!