October 6, 2026
The Menard High School campus, pictured above, was bestowed an A rating by the Texas Education Agency. File photo.
JUNIOR WESLEY COMPTON deflects a Rocksprings defender during the Angora’s scrimmage in Menard last week, while Ashton Martin and Julius Zamora look on. The Jackets’ first game is this Thursday, 8/27 here at home against Bronte at 7:30. Nora Davis, photo.
RIGHT- This pile of rubble constitutes the Ditch’s headgate for the past few decades before the recent new construction. BELOW- The installation of a new headgate west of town is a crucial step in reviving the flow of water from the headgate, with the end goal of water through town once again. MCWC&IB photos.
Menard County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Calls Report
During their recent trip to Alaska, Bea and Buddy Garza visited the massive, 377-foot, two-tier Nugget Falls waterfall in Juneau and they were thoughtful enough to bring TMN along. Thank you, Bea and Buddy, for including us in your summertime adventures!
Menard County’s Historical Society recently hosted a group representing the Penatuhkah Comanche tribe and their trails partnership. Pictured left to right: Angela Garza (Comanche tribal member), Cathie Parker (Comanche tribal member), Jay Wright (MCHS), Marlene Cooper (Comanche tribal member), Tina Stanton (PCTP President-Elect), Sharan Spiller- Linebaugh (MCHS Vice President), Janice Modawell (PCTP), Bill Modawell (PCTP Treasurer), Beth Giles (Comanche tribal member), Brent Bratton (MCHS President).