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ABOVE- The 2025 Menard County Pecan Show was held on December 16 at the Murchison/ Whitehead Memorial Youth Complex. After all 31 samples were judged, Kniffens swept the grands and reserves. Pictured above are Barry Kniffen, Novice Kniffen, Ann Kniffen, Katherine Kniffen, and John Kniffen. Billy and Mary Kniffen received honors, as well, but were not pictured. Courtesy Photo.

ABOVE- The 2025 Menard County Pecan Show was held on December 16 at the Murchison/ Whitehead Memorial Youth Complex. After all 31 samples were judged, Kniffens swept the grands and reserves. Pictured above are Barry Kniffen, Novice Kniffen, Ann Kniffen, Katherine Kniffen, and John Kniffen. Billy and Mary Kniffen received honors, as well, but were not pictured. Courtesy Photo.

2025 Menard County Pecan Show was a family affair

News Staff
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
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THE BARNS WERE ROCKIN' last weekend for the 2025 installment of the annual Menard County Youth & Livestock Show and Sale. Pictured above (left to right) in a breeding goat class are exhibitors George Corbin, Kylie Smith, Jackson Smith, Sutton Smith, Natalie Compton, Hunter Mireles, and show superintendent Jason Bannowsky. We will publish full show results and photos in January. Madolyn Nasworthy, photo.

THE BARNS WERE ROCKIN' last weekend for the 2025 installment of the annual Menard County Youth & Livestock Show and Sale. Pictured above (left to right) in a breeding goat class are exhibitors George Corbin, Kylie Smith, Jackson Smith, Sutton Smith, Natalie Compton, Hunter Mireles, and show superintendent Jason Bannowsky. We will publish full show results and photos in January. Madolyn Nasworthy, photo.

Youth exhibitors compete in 94th annual county youth & livestock show

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Body The 94th Annual Menard County Livestock & Youth Show and Sale took place...
A high school government class got a one-on-one visit with Texas State House Rep. Wes Virdell, who explained some processes of local and state government. Pictured are students Jayden Payton, Lauren Guerrero, Kylie Ibarra, Kaitlyn Whitaker, Rep. Virdell, Jaegar Leonard, Tristan Wilson, Dominic Hunter, Harlie Castleberry, Joslynn Quintero. Courtesy photo.

A high school government class got a one-on-one visit with Texas State House Rep. Wes Virdell, who explained some processes of local and state government. Pictured are students Jayden Payton, Lauren Guerrero, Kylie Ibarra, Kaitlyn Whitaker, Rep. Virdell, Jaegar Leonard, Tristan Wilson, Dominic Hunter, Harlie Castleberry, Joslynn Quintero. Courtesy photo.

Rep. Virdell visits MHS government class

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
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BELOW-Menard Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire early Tuesday afternoon. The occupants were passing through Menard when the fire broke out. The driver immediately pulled over and dialed 911. MVFD responded promptly and was able to successfully extinguish the fire. The car was a loss but there were no injuries. Photo by MCSO.

BELOW-Menard Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire early Tuesday afternoon. The occupants were passing through Menard when the fire broke out. The driver immediately pulled over and dialed 911. MVFD responded promptly and was able to successfully extinguish the fire. The car was a loss but there were no injuries. Photo by MCSO.

Menard Volunteer Fire Department responded

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Body BELOW-Menard Volunteer Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire early Tuesday...
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