May 22, 2026
THAT'S A WRAP for the senior class of 2026 who graduated at Findlay Field on Friday, May 15. See our graduation special section in this newspaper. Madolyn Nasworthy, photo.
Tristan Wilson
BRINGING HOME THE HARDWARE- Danni Ruiz and Taytum Chambless show off their third place team plaque and Ruiz's Athlete of the Meet award after the 2026 UIL State Track & Field Championships where Ruiz won the gold in the 400m, 800m, and 1600m on Saturday in Austin and Chambless placed 7th in the 3200m. Courtesy photos.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
By Paige Wright Menard High School junior Danni Ruiz competed in the 2026 UIL State Track & Field Championships Saturday. She left Austin that night with 3 three gold medals.
Menard County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Report
Junior Danni Ruiz enters the 1-A Reg. II track meet as the top contender in the 400m, 800m. Although Danni is the reigning two-time state champion in both races, she faces increasing pressure from young talent across the state. This year Danni has been running the mile (1600m) and will compete in that event this weekend. Danni looks to finish her three events as the gold or silver medalist to advance to the state meet.
Judge Brandon Corbin is joined by Emori Kothmann as Judge Corbin signs into proclamation Soil and Water Stewardship Week. April 26 to May 3, 2026, is Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week. Emori, along with her folks “Ya Ya and PawPaw” (aka Penni and Kaddo Kothmann) are great stewards of the land in Menard County. Courtesy Photo.
TMN travels
Richard Sealy Runge
Anna Aleece Kline
Carl George Kothmann
