When Hernandez Jr. was ready to enter high school Hernandez Sr. decided it was time to move back to Port Lavaca. Hernandez Jr. went to high school in Port Lavaca Texas and excelled at all activities, he became Band leader and President, an All-State performer, Student Council Representative, and won the French and Jazz Band awards. Hernandez Sr. became the First Hispanic County Judge for Calhoun County, Texas Texas and the First Hispanic County Court at Law Judge for Calhoun County Texas.
