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Decontaminating flooded wells

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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65 years for Menard man found guilty of firing on law enforcement officers, among other felonies

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Body MENARD, TX- On July 21st, 2026, following a bench trial in Menard,...

Richard Moreland, left, with Texas DisasterLink presents MVFD Chief Tyler Wagner and Menard County Emergency Management Coordinator Jeff Whitson with communication equipment and services to maintain connectivity for first responders during emergencies. Courtesy photo.

Texas DisasterLink provides MVFD with free Starlink communication services

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Body Texas DisasterLink recently donated Starlink satellite internet equipment,...

the San Saba River near its peak rise on Friday evening, July 17, 2026, looking east to west, from just above the low water crossing in town. Photo by Rafter N Media.

Watershed rains bring big rise on the San Saba River

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Torrential rainfall across the San Saba River watersheds west of town last week led to flood stage river levels and flash flood advisories across the area.

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Free school supplies and more!

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Body First Methodist Church of Menard, in conjunction with Menard Youth...

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Body Flooding batters Hill Country once again A massive amount of rain once again...

Valera and Claire Corbin and Cordelia Kothmann took the News with them to Paris, France and on to several German cities visiting family for summer vacation. Thanks for taking us along! Courtesy Photo.

The Menard News visits the Eiffel Tower on Bastille

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Wednesday, July 22, 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.