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At the September meeting of the Menard County Commissioners Court, the hardworking County Road & Bridge crew was recognized for their service to the county. Pictured above, left to right are crew members Tony Aguilar, Bruce Toeppich, James Davis, and Commissioner Ed Keith. Courtesy photo.

At the September meeting of the Menard County Commissioners Court, the hardworking County Road & Bridge crew was recognized for their service to the county. Pictured above, left to right are crew members Tony Aguilar, Bruce Toeppich, James Davis, and Commissioner Ed Keith. Courtesy photo.

DEEP ROOTS- The Presidio was founded in 1757 and operated by the Colonial Spanish Army until abandoned in 1772 by order of the Viceroy of New Spain. Photo courtesy Presidio de San Saba Facebook page.

DEEP ROOTS- The Presidio was founded in 1757 and operated by the Colonial Spanish Army until abandoned in 1772 by order of the Viceroy of New Spain. Photo courtesy Presidio de San Saba Facebook page.

Mining Menard’s Spanish Colonial treasure

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HOT STUFF- A dark gray Ford F150 pickup was a total loss after it was engulfed in flames shortly after being parked last week. The fire was quickly extinguished and there were no injuries. Photo Courtesy Menard County S.O.

HOT STUFF- A dark gray Ford F150 pickup was a total loss after it was engulfed in flames shortly after being parked last week. The fire was quickly extinguished and there were no injuries. Photo Courtesy Menard County S.O.

Pickup burns after being parked; cause unknown

Body Menard VFD and county deputies responded quickly to a vehicle fire last...