LaRue is a small unincorporated community in Henderson County, Texas, located in the southeastern part of the county in East Texas. With a population estimated at around 160, it is a quiet, rural settlement serving the surrounding countryside, positioned between the community of Poynor and the larger towns of the region. The community's identity is closely tied to its school district. LaPoynor Independent School District takes its name from the two communities it serves, LaRue and Poynor, and was formed after World War II when the schools of the two settlements consolidated. The district provides pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade education and remains a central institution for families across this rural corner of Henderson and northern Anderson counties. LaRue's economy and daily life are modest and locally oriented. The community is supported by a post office, churches, and a small base of local businesses, with residents commonly commuting to Athens or Tyler for employment, retail, and additional services. This commuting pattern reflects LaRue's role as a residential, country home base rather than an employment center, and it has persisted as the community has remained stable and small. The community's setting is defined by the open land, pastures, and woodlands of East Texas, offering residents space and privacy. LaRue's location along the state highway network keeps it connected to the surrounding area while preserving its rural character. For households seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with a close-knit school community and access to nearby towns, LaRue represents the kind of small, enduring settlement that characterizes southeastern Henderson County. Its unincorporated status and modest scale are central to its appeal, offering a simpler, country-centered way of life.