August 26, 2026
The Menard High School campus, pictured above, was bestowed an A rating by the Texas Education Agency. File photo.
RIGHT- This pile of rubble constitutes the Ditch’s headgate for the past few decades before the recent new construction. BELOW- The installation of a new headgate west of town is a crucial step in reviving the flow of water from the headgate, with the end goal of water through town once again. MCWC&IB photos.
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.
JUNIOR WESLEY COMPTON deflects a Rocksprings defender during the Angora’s scrimmage in Menard last week, while Ashton Martin and Julius Zamora look on. The Jackets’ first game is this Thursday, 8/27 here at home against Bronte at 7:30. Nora Davis, photo.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Menard hosted Rocksprings last Thursday, for their second and final scrimmage before regular season play begins tonight.Head coach Clay Holland said his squad showed improvement over the first week’s scrimmage as they continue to learn and execute the team’s new scheme.
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
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.
Judge Allen Amos
Mary Darlene Sides Davis
Juanita Estrada Ortega
