The Menard News

06/18/2026

Today, Thursday, June 18 is the start of the free City Wide Clean-up! You must present a current water bill in order to dump for free. County residents will still be able to dump, but regular fees will apply. Some materials like paint, batteries, and metal are prohibited. If it rains and there is standing water in the pit, the dump will have to close per TCEQ regulations. Take advantage of free dumping and let’s clean-up the City of Menard!

06/17/2026

Thursday- honorably dispose of unserviceable flags:
American Legion posts across the country held flag retirement ceremonies on Flag Day, June 14, 2026. Flag Day is celebrated by displaying Old Glory in many ways.
One of the aspects of Flag Day that is observed is the retirement or disposal of American flags. American Legion Post #378 in Menard invites community members to join its Flag Day ceremony on Thursday, June 18, where American flags will be retired. The ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. at the Post, 162 US-190 E. in Menard.
The public is welcome and encouraged to bring unserviceable flags to be honorably disposed of.

06/11/2026

The Menard Volunteer Fire Department is currently battling a large structure fire on the 300 block Oleander.

05/29/2026

It’s Farmers Market day! Get out and see what you can find! 5-7 at American Legion Park.

🍅 IT’S FARMERS MARKET DAY IN MENARD! 🫑

🎶 Come check us out this evening from 5-7pm at the American Legion Park! It’s going to be a packed park with 17 vendors & our musical guest! Followed by the Movie in the Park at sundown! 🎥

👉🏻 Kickstart your weekend right & help support your local neighbors! 👈🏻

See you there! 😊

05/29/2026

Rescheduled for 18-20th!

05/27/2026

Tennis camp for the kiddos!

You can pick up copies of this form at the front window of the news office and you're welcome to turn them in at the news office drop box as well!

05/27/2026

Unofficial Menard County Election Results @

05/26/2026

MENARD ANIMAL CLINIC WILL BE CLOSED
> Today, Tuesday, May 26

Also
> Thursday, May 28 from 2-5 p.m., AND
> Friday, May 29 from noon– 5 p.m.

Regular hours will resume on Monday June 1.
If you have a small animal emergency during these closures, please call Abilene Emergency Vet Clinic 325-691-1504 or Boerne Emergency Vet clinic 830-510-3338.

05/26/2026

Get those kids signed up for basketball camp! Forms are available all hours on the outside front window of the news office.

Completed forms and payment may be turned in at the news office if needed; please use the drop box outside of business hours.

05/25/2026

Freedom isn't free. Today, we pause to honor our fallen heroes. We remain forever grateful.