Library's Presidio Party does it again

Both fun and funds were abundant!
  • GOOD TIMES WERE HAD Friday evening at Menard Public Library's annual Party at the Presidio fundraiser held adjacent to the historic Presidio de San Saba. Andrew Roll captured some great aerial shots of the production as the sun set and the party of about 350 guests stirred to life.
    GOOD TIMES WERE HAD Friday evening at Menard Public Library's annual Party at the Presidio fundraiser held adjacent to the historic Presidio de San Saba. Andrew Roll captured some great aerial shots of the production as the sun set and the party of about 350 guests stirred to life.
  • ELATED UTV WINNERS Lawton and Cindy King, of Sweeny, Texas, claim their new American made Landstar L5 UTV (and trailer). Emcee Tyler Wright, pictured right, announced the winner Friday night at the Party at the Presidio fundraiser for Menard Public Library. Sandy Kothmann, photo.
    ELATED UTV WINNERS Lawton and Cindy King, of Sweeny, Texas, claim their new American made Landstar L5 UTV (and trailer). Emcee Tyler Wright, pictured right, announced the winner Friday night at the Party at the Presidio fundraiser for Menard Public Library. Sandy Kothmann, photo.
  • See additional Easter services and programs on page 3.
    See additional Easter services and programs on page 3.
  • ABOVE- Menard County’s Head Springs Ranch owners Lee and Danette Murchison are consistent and loyal supporters of Party at the Presidio, and they are now the proud owners of the 2025 Golden Ticket. Sandy Kothmann, photo.
    ABOVE- Menard County’s Head Springs Ranch owners Lee and Danette Murchison are consistent and loyal supporters of Party at the Presidio, and they are now the proud owners of the 2025 Golden Ticket. Sandy Kothmann, photo.
  • Library's Presidio Party does it again
    Library's Presidio Party does it again
  • ABOVE- Jake Hooker & The Outsiders continue to be a hit as the Party entertainment. Sandy Kothmann, photo.
    ABOVE- Jake Hooker & The Outsiders continue to be a hit as the Party entertainment. Sandy Kothmann, photo.
  • ABOVE- Menard’s Benny Fred Kothmann and wife Cordelia enjoy a dance and share a laugh during the live music on Friday night. Sandy Kothmann, photo.
    ABOVE- Menard’s Benny Fred Kothmann and wife Cordelia enjoy a dance and share a laugh during the live music on Friday night. Sandy Kothmann, photo.
  • Library's Presidio Party does it again
    Library's Presidio Party does it again
  • LEFT- KRTC Ranches’ Denzil and Kathy West open the cooler they won at auction Friday night. After all 3 coolers were auctioned, buyers opened them simultaneously to reveal the prize inside. The West’s cooler contained cash. The other 2 had a local beef package, and a ladies assortment basket. Sandy Kothmann, photo. BELOW- Library board member Laressa Brown displays the coveted Golden Ticket during its intense auction. Photo by Sandy Kothmann.
    LEFT- KRTC Ranches’ Denzil and Kathy West open the cooler they won at auction Friday night. After all 3 coolers were auctioned, buyers opened them simultaneously to reveal the prize inside. The West’s cooler contained cash. The other 2 had a local beef package, and a ladies assortment basket. Sandy Kothmann, photo. BELOW- Library board member Laressa Brown displays the coveted Golden Ticket during its intense auction. Photo by Sandy Kothmann.
By Paige Wright, Menard Public Library Fundraising Chair Menard Public Library’s 2024 Party at the Presidio last Friday was another big hit for the library and its party guests. This is the 8th annual fundraiser held by the library at the historic and scenic Presidio de Saba grounds.The first Party at the Presidio was in 2017, and the outcome of that changed the library’s financial status. The…

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