Cindy Alvarado (right), Executive Assistant for the Concho Valley Regional Food Bank accepts a check from Charles Anderson, Menard Branch 161 President. The funds donated to the food bank will allow them to purchase approximately 1,000 pounds of food. Courtesy photo.

The Commercial Bank of Mason’s Curtis Donaldson accepts a 2021 Best of Community Banking Gold Eagle Award from Christopher Williston, president and CEO of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas, the state banking organization that produces the event each year. Courtesy photo.

Menard County Sheriff’s Office report

ABOVE- The emergency water well set up at the Menzies household.