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MENARD ONE ACT PLAY cast members Kailey Zimmerman (far left) and Kylee Sommerville (third from right) stand on stage -with fellow honorees from competing schools- to accept their All-Star Cast awards in Santa Anna on Monday. Other Yellowjacket recognition went to Tristan Wilson, All-Star Crew, and Khloe McCaffery, Honorable Mention Cast. Courtesy photo.

MENARD ONE ACT PLAY cast members Kailey Zimmerman (far left) and Kylee Sommerville (third from right) stand on stage -with fellow honorees from competing schools- to accept their All-Star Cast awards in Santa Anna on Monday. Other Yellowjacket recognition went to Tristan Wilson, All-Star Crew, and Khloe McCaffery, Honorable Mention Cast. Courtesy photo.

OAP competes at district

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Menard High School’s One Act Play (OAP) troupe competed at the district contest on Monday in Santa...
A NOTICE OF ESTRAY has been filed by Menard County Sheriff's Office (see page 2 for legal notice) for the Brangus/Angus bull pictured above. The bovine has unrecognizable brands upon his left hip and is estimated at 1500-1800 pounds. If the owner of the bull does not come forward with proof of ownership by March 20, 2026, he will be sold at public livestock auction. If this guy looks familiar, or you know who he belongs to, please call the MCSO at (325) 396-4705. Photo courtesy Sheriff Burl Hagler.

A NOTICE OF ESTRAY has been filed by Menard County Sheriff's Office (see page 2 for legal notice) for the Brangus/Angus bull pictured above. The bovine has unrecognizable brands upon his left hip and is estimated at 1500-1800 pounds. If the owner of the bull does not come forward with proof of ownership by March 20, 2026, he will be sold at public livestock auction. If this guy looks familiar, or you know who he belongs to, please call the MCSO at (325) 396-4705. Photo courtesy Sheriff Burl Hagler.

Are you or someone you love missing something in life? If it's this black bull... you're in luck!

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
A NOTICE OF ESTRAY has been filed by Menard County Sheriff's Office (see page 2 for legal notice)...
The Menard Wool judging team was the top placing 4-H team at the recent San Antonio Livestock Show Contest; FFA teams took 1 and 2. The team of (l to r) Taytum Chambless, Makenzie Wright, Kade Bannowsky and Cado Bannowsky placed third overall in a tough contest. There were 40 teams total and 115 contestants. The Menard Wool and Mohair team is coached by Jason Bannowsky. Courtesy photo.

The Menard Wool judging team was the top placing 4-H team at the recent San Antonio Livestock Show Contest; FFA teams took 1 and 2. The team of (l to r) Taytum Chambless, Makenzie Wright, Kade Bannowsky and Cado Bannowsky placed third overall in a tough contest. There were 40 teams total and 115 contestants. The Menard Wool and Mohair team is coached by Jason Bannowsky. Courtesy photo.

Menard Wool Judging Team places 3rd at San Antonio Livestock Show Contest

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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The Hill Country CattleWomen gathered in Kerrville for a program theft prevention, given by Special Ranger Todd Jennings. Courtesy photo.

The Hill Country CattleWomen gathered in Kerrville for a program theft prevention, given by Special Ranger Todd Jennings. Courtesy photo.

HCCW focus on theft prevention

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Fifty Hill Country Cattle Women gathered on February 17 at the AgriLife Building in Fredericksburg...
Just politic'n

Just politic'n

Just politic'n

News Staff
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Menard County Republican Party Chair candidate Paul Mews, accepted the Menard Business Association...
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