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Burn ban includes avoiding high risk ignition activities, like welding, without extra precautions

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

By Collyn Wright While Menard sleeps, they fight Just when we thought the volunteer firefighters...

Menard County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Calls Report

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

August 31, 2026 1. Deputy responded to the 200 block of West Bowie Street for welfare concern.

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Texas hospitals could lose $27 million daily in Medicaid funding With the state’s new fiscal year...

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

(Washington, D.C., Sept. 3, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is improving access...

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

AUSTIN — The 2026-27 hunting season has kicked off successfully with the dove opener across Texas...

Senior 4-H President Taytum Chambless, center, addresses the banquet crowd on Wednesday, August 26. Sandy Kothmann, photo.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

The Menard County 4-H Banquet was held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at the Menard Community Center.

Firefighters Under Continued Knockdown

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

By Collyn Wright Record-breaking rainfall during the fall of 2025 and spring of 2026 led to...

Wright named this year’s Menard County 4-H Gold Star recipient

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

MHS junior Makenzie Wright, pictured left, took top local honors at the county’s 4-H Awards Banquet...

Menard County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Calls Report

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

August 24, 2026 1. Deputy responded south on Hwy 83 for stranded motorist call.

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Industry warns of blackouts if data center opposition overreacts The pushback against booming data...