Burn ban in effect; please celebrate responsibly
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Despite the rainy year we have enjoyed in earlier months, dry and windy...
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
JIM BOWIE DAY 5K participants and volunteers gathered for a group photo on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Courtesy photo.
Good turnout for the Jim Bowie Day 5k run/walk
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The annual Jim Bowie Day 5k run/ walk was held early on Saturday, June 13.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
City providing one day of no cost landfil dumping before grant deadline, weather permitting
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Due to an 80–90 percent chance of severe weather and periods of actual...
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Ft. McKavett’s special event this weekend will include a flag raising similar to the one pictured above. Ft.McKavett State Historical Site photo.
Ft. McK to hold reenactment of 1876 centennial celebrations Start your 250th festivities with a look back at 100!
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Ft. McKavett State Historical Site invites one and all to visit this weekend and experience what it was like to celebrate the centennial of America in 1876.
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Capital Highlights
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The State Board of Education gave final approval last week to a new required...
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Three neat July 4 facts
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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Monday, 7/6: Grilled ham and cheese sandwich, chips, cucumber & onion salad,...
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Sports
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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Last week recent MHS graduate Bryce Davis had the honor and opportunity to...
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Baseball & tennis seasons end
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The district champion Yellowjackets ended their baseball season on Friday in...
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Jackets are baseball dist. champs
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The Yellowjackets are confirmed baseball district champions which earned a...
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Lifestyle
What’s Happenin’
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Each Friday at American Legion Park, 5-7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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Monday, 6/29: Grilled chicken burger, side salad, chips, cookie.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Menard VFW Post 378 to hold flag retirement ceremony June 18
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June 14–20, 2026 is considered National Flag Week in the United States.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Obituaries
Juanita Estrada Ortega
Juanita Estrada Ortega
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Juanita Estrada Ortega, age 88, of Menard, went to be with the Lord, on...
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Jimmy E. Rogers
Jimmy E. Rogers
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Jimmy Edward Rogers, age 82, of Menard, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at...
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Jimmy Edward Rogers
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Jimmy Edward Rogers, age 82, of Menard, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026 in...
Thursday, June 11, 2026
