ALL EYES ON BEAN- Menard native Craig Bean (MHS Class of 2006) was named to the Houston Business Journal's People to Watch in Commercial Real Estate in the Journal's LandMark Awards. Bean will accept the honor at a luncheon in April. Bean is the Managing Director of Industrial Services with Transwestern, overseeing industrial project leasing in the Greater Houston market. He is the son of proud parents Robert and Nancy Bean of Menard. Courtesy photo.

Dr. Dale Hancock, left, was presented with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Concho Valley's C.A.R.E. Award at an annual meeting last week. Dr. Dale was chosen for the honor, which stands for Committed, Attitude, Respect, Everyday for his 'exceptional support of youth in the Concho Valley.' Pictured with Dr. Dale is Debbie Parker, Menard Unit Director, and Bride Roberts, board member. Courtesy photo.

ABOVE- Christina Palafox, a fiber artist from San Antonio, will be the speaker at the Historical Society’s meeting This Sunday, March 16. Palafox spins her own fibers from wool, goat, rabbit and bast plants and enjoys demonstrating and teaching the skills. Courtesy photo.