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CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Body Texas home insurers see record profits Preliminary data indicates Texas home...

Trash was found stacked between and behind overflowing dumpsters at the Deer Creek and Silver Trail Apartment complexes. Both complexes to press charges if perpetrators are identified. Michael Owen photo.

Illegal dumping creates more than a mess

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Body What may seem like a harmless way to dispose of trash by using a business’s...

What’s in a (Nick)Name?

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Body By Carl Laning, TMN Contributor Nicknames come for a variety of reasons.

TxDOT contractors began chip seal (tar and gravel) coating Farm to Market Road FM 2092 late last week, reaching the town portion known as San Saba Avenue on Monday. The town portion was completed just in time for the rain. Chamber of Commerce photo.

TxDOT contracted farm to market roadway maintenance sparks city street chatter

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Body By Collyn Wright, TMN Editor and City Council Alderman TxDOT’s contracted...

The Menard News happenings and updates

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Body By Collyn Wright, Editor in Chief Whew----how can it be the middle of July?

HOUSTON SIMMONS shows his love in a family photo. You can donate in his memory to give back to the local organizations he worked with and cared deeply for.

HueyFest to expand the local impact in memory of the late, great Houston Simmons

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Body Shortly after the untimely death of Houston Simmons in December of 2022,...

COMMUNITY CENTER MENU

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Body Monday, 7/13: Grilled ham and cheese sandwich, chips, cucumber & onion...

TEAM WORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK for Beautification of Menard projects. Above, volunteers in May work to refresh the landscaping at the city sign just north of the river at the 190/83 intersection. Courtesy photo.