Menard County 4-H junior and senior teams each won 1st place wool, 1st place mohair, and 1st place overall in the Val Verde County contest. Team members (l to r) are: Cado Bannowsky (S), Kallan Wright (J), Kade Bannowsky (S), O’Dan Wright (J), Channing Chambless (J), Taytum Chambless (S), and Makenzie Wright (S). Courtesy Photo.

Menard County 4-H Members put their public speaking skills on display last week at the District 7 4-H Round Up Competition in San Angelo and came out on top! Members with placing (l to r) Saydee Meadow and Daphne Mews-2nd place-Ag and Natural Resources Category – “How to ID Plants”; Roy Mews-1st Place – STEM Category – “How Generators Work”; George Corbin and Gus Wright-2nd Place – Sheep and Goat Category – “Sheep vs Goats.” Courtesy Photo.

Beautification of Menard (BOM) members pictured (l to r): Jackson Thigpen, Barret Thigpen, Sarah Wilkinson Thigpen , Catarina S. Roll, Kaitlyn Whitaker, Jamie Hough, and Kathy Dorr. Photo taken by Turner Thigpen who also helped with clean up.

From the capitol to the catwalk, Menard 4-H members are making strides

PROUD OF THEIR EAGLE SCOUT- left to right: Bill and Jo Ann Royal, Nicholas and Jake Royal, Annette and Greg Royal together after Jake accepted in Eagle Scout pin and sash. Courtesy photo.

MVFD Fire Chief Tyler Wagner named 2024 Fireman of the Year

In a file photo, Colonel Terry Kelley (RET) volunteers during a summer reading activity last summer. The summer reading program is always free of charge and will start in June.

Menard senior Mathis Martin, pictured above, was recently selected to become a member of the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community commitment. Mathis is the son of Ashly and Meredith Martin of Hext. Courtesy photo.

Cooper Lowrance takes the ring with his market hog in Kerrville at the Hill District Grandstand Livestock Show. Courtesy Photo.