Water tower renovation begins first steps in City's water system rebuild

  • THIS ICON IS GETTING A MAKEOVER- The city's water tower is seen draped in heavy tarps while crews deal with removing lead paint in the process of refurbishing the structure. The project is part of a multi-million dollar partially grant funded upgrade to the City's public water system. TMN photo.
    THIS ICON IS GETTING A MAKEOVER- The city's water tower is seen draped in heavy tarps while crews deal with removing lead paint in the process of refurbishing the structure. The project is part of a multi-million dollar partially grant funded upgrade to the City's public water system. TMN photo.
  • EARTHLINGS, DO NOT BE ALARMED, this is just your water tower getting a makeover. TMN photo.
    EARTHLINGS, DO NOT BE ALARMED, this is just your water tower getting a makeover. TMN photo.

    By Collyn Wright, Editor in Chief and Menard City Council Alderman 

    As a part of the $5.59 million Texas Water Development Board fund allocation awarded to the City of Menard in October of 2023, the iconic Menard Yellowjacket water tower is undergoing a major transformation. It has been a minute since the money consisting of a grant for $3.67 million and an unheard of zero-interest loan of $1.…