JACKETS LINED UP & READY during a summer practice are, left to right, Cohen Ethridge, Caden Bounds, Wesley Compton, (Mack Davis), Sam Mayfield, Ashton Martin and Brayden Ramon. Catch the whole squad on their home turf at the scrimmage Thursday evening, 8/20, at 6 p.m. Nora Davis, photo.

JACKETS LINED UP & READY during a summer practice are, left to right, Cohen Ethridge, Caden Bounds, Wesley Compton, (Mack Davis), Sam Mayfield, Ashton Martin and Brayden Ramon. Catch the whole squad on their home turf at the scrimmage Thursday evening, 8/20, at 6 p.m. Nora Davis, photo.

Football season is taking shape

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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Menard and Ft. McKavett make up the southernmost points of the Panatuhkah Comanche Trails area, as seen by this driving map which covers the entirety of the region. Courtesy photo.

Menard and Ft. McKavett make up the southernmost points of the Panatuhkah Comanche Trails area, as seen by this driving map which covers the entirety of the region. Courtesy photo.

Penatuhkah Comanches visit Menard via trails partnership

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Menard County Historical Society hosted the Penatuhkah Comanche Trails Partnership (PCTP) and members of the Penatuhkah Comanche tribe this week at a luncheon held at Menard Country Club. This was the second time that PCTP has met in Menard County, which is in the southwestern portion of their map.

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Menard County’s Historical Society recently hosted a group representing the Penatuhkah Comanche tribe and their trails partnership. Pictured left to right: Angela Garza (Comanche tribal member), Cathie Parker (Comanche tribal member), Jay Wright (MCHS), Marlene Cooper (Comanche tribal member), Tina Stanton (PCTP President-Elect), Sharan Spiller- Linebaugh (MCHS Vice President), Janice Modawell (PCTP), Bill Modawell (PCTP Treasurer), Beth Giles (Comanche tribal member), Brent Bratton (MCHS President).

Menard County’s Historical Society recently hosted a group representing the Penatuhkah Comanche tribe and their trails partnership. Pictured left to right: Angela Garza (Comanche tribal member), Cathie Parker (Comanche tribal member), Jay Wright (MCHS), Marlene Cooper (Comanche tribal member), Tina Stanton (PCTP President-Elect), Sharan Spiller- Linebaugh (MCHS Vice President), Janice Modawell (PCTP), Bill Modawell (PCTP Treasurer), Beth Giles (Comanche tribal member), Brent Bratton (MCHS President).

Menard County’s Historical Society

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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During their recent trip to Alaska, Bea and Buddy Garza visited the massive, 377-foot, two-tier Nugget Falls waterfall in Juneau and they were thoughtful enough to bring TMN along. Thank you, Bea and Buddy, for including us in your summertime adventures!

During their recent trip to Alaska, Bea and Buddy Garza visited the massive, 377-foot, two-tier Nugget Falls waterfall in Juneau and they were thoughtful enough to bring TMN along. Thank you, Bea and Buddy, for including us in your summertime adventures!

TMN continues to travel this summer

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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TAKING THE FIELD ONE LAST TIME- 2026 MHS graduate, Bryce Davis (5), defends the pass during the invitational Texas Six-Man East Vs. West All-Star game held June 19, 2026 at Midwestern State University. Nora Davis photo.

TAKING THE FIELD ONE LAST TIME- 2026 MHS graduate, Bryce Davis (5), defends the pass during the invitational Texas Six-Man East Vs. West All-Star game held June 19, 2026 at Midwestern State University. Nora Davis photo.

Davis represented Menard in Texas Six-Man East Vs. West Allstar game

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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Judge Allen Amos

Judge Allen Amos

Judge Allen Amos

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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