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Hill Country Portal

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

CITIES & TOWNS IN THIS COUNTY:

• Cities, Towns and Villages: Menard
  
  
• Unincorporated: Fort McKavett; Hext

Not all of Menard County is within the Texas Hill Country. Only the southeastern-most third of the county area is in the Hill Country. The approximate dividing line is TX 83 - Menard - TX 198. For our definition of the boundaries of the Texas Hill Country, see: Definition & Maps.

COUNTY GOVERNMENT:

• County Judge: Richard Cordes, 325-396-4789
  206 E San Saba Ave, Menard, TX 76859
  Web: co.menard.tx.us
  County Courthouse: Photos

COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS:

• Concho Valley Council Of Governments:
  325-944-9666
  2801 W Loop 306, Ste A, San Angelo, TX 76904
  cvcog.org

COUNTY CHAMBER & TOURISM:

• Menard County Chamber Of Commerce: 325-396-2365
  100 E San Saba Ave, Menard, TX 76859
  Web: menardchamber.com; Email: menardcc@verizon.net

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES:

• Menard Industrial Development Corp: Located at above Chamber office, phone, web and email.
  
  
• Concho Valley Center For Entrepreneurial Development: 325-657-9214; 2009 W Beauregard Ave, San Angelo, TX 76901. Web: cvced.org; Email: cvced@cvced.org

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Ranching, agriculture, oil & gas production, tourism (hunting, fishing)

EVENT CALENDAR: For full details on these and nearby events see Festivals & Major Events, Trade Days & Farmers Markets and calendars on our other focus topic pages accessible from the menu above.

WEATHER: Local Weather; Hill Country-wide Weather

MEDIA COVERAGE: See full details in Directory below.

• On-Line News: Google News
• Newspapers: (The) Menard News, 325-396-2243; Menard
• Radio: KNEL RADIO: 95.3 FM (studio in Brady), 325-597-2119
• TV, Articles & Videos:

MAPS:

• Local Google: Map
• Menard County: Map
• Hill Country Special: Maps

HISTORY:

• Handbook Of Texas Online: TSHA
• County TXGenWeb Project Genealogical/historical information, including cemeteries, markers, maps, census data, surname queries, TXGenWeb
• Menard County Historical Commission: POB 663, Menard, TX 76859
• More History: See Portal city profiles in list shown above, including Menard.

CEMETERIES: See listings in each town, and: Menard County Cemetery Photos, Facts & Directions

OTHER PROFILES: City Data; Texas Escapes (not available); TXCIP; US Census Quick Facts; Wikipedia

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BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY

LOCAL LISTINGS: Because the City of Menard is the dominant city in Menard County (only 2 other small towns in the county with a combined population under 100), please see the Directory Listings at City of Menard




MENARD COUNTY: County Judge Richard Cordes: 325-396-4789; 206 E San Saba Ave, Menard, TX 76859. co.menard.tx.us

MENARD COUNTY, ADULT PROBATION: 325-396-2028; 205 E San Saba Ave, Menard, TX 76859

MENARD COUNTY, AIRPORT (T50): 325-396-4789; 3 mi NW of Menard, TX 76859. Open to public. No tower. Runway; 4,100 x 60 ft.; AirNav; Map

MENARD COUNTY, APPRAISAL DISTRICT: 325-396-4784; 110 Bevans St, Menard, TX 76859. menardcad.org

MENARD COUNTY, ATTORNEY: 325-396-4682; 206 E San Saba Ave, Menard, TX 76859

MENARD COUNTY, CLERK: 325-396-4682; 206 E San Saba Ave, POB 1038, Menard, TX 76859. Located in Menard County Courthouse.

MENARD COUNTY, COMMUNITY CENTER: 325-396-4642; 218 Gay, Menard, TX 76859

MENARD COUNTY, CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 1: Lee Callan: 325-396-4705; POB 398, Menard, TX 76859

MENARD COUNTY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR: 325-396-4969; DeLane Barnes: 325-396-5474; POB 1038, Menard, TX 76859

MENARD COUNTY, JAIL: 325-396-2487; 208 Tipton St, Menard, TX 76859

MENARD COUNTY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 1: 325-396-2239; 206 E San Saba Ave, Menard, TX 76859

MENARD COUNTY, SHERIFF: 325-396-4705; 205 Tipton St, POB 307, Menard, TX 76859-0307. Sheriff Buck Miller

MENARD COUNTY, TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR: 325-396-4523; 206 E San Saba Ave, Menard, TX 76859. co.menard.tx.us/default.aspx?Menard_County/County.Assessor.Collector

MENARD COUNTY, TREASURER: 325-396-2748; 206 E San Saba Ave, Menard, TX 76859

MENARD COUNTY, VETERAN'S SERVICE: 325-396-2459; POB 1028, Menard, TX 76859

MENARD COUNTY, 911 ADDRESSING: 325-396-4969; 206 E San Saba Ave, Menard, TX 76859




LOCATED WITHIN THIS COUNTY: See detailed listings in each city/town in this county. Use the list with city links for this county at the top of this profile page. Or, use the Menu at the top of every page for city links. is the predominate city in this county and is where most such services are located.

MENARD COUNTY AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE OFFICE: (District 07 Office-West Central)
325-396-4787; 206 E San Saba (at Menard County Courthouse, 2nd Fl), Menard, TX 76859-0485
Web: menard-co.tamu.edu, Email: menard-tx@tamu.edu

US POST OFFICES: 800-275-8777; usps.com

• 325-396-4570; 911 Frisco St, Menard, TX 76859
• 325-396-2050; 15193 TX-29, Hext, TX 76848-9870

LOCATED OUTSIDE THIS COUNTY BUT WITHIN THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY: See detailed listings in the corresponding cities/towns throughout the Hill County. Use the Menu at the top of every page for city links.

HILL COUNTRY COUNCIL OF ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE, INC: 830-367-4667; 102 Business Dr, Kerrville, TX 78028. hccada.com. The mission of this non-profit is to provide comprehensive substance abuse recovery and behavioral health services to help individuals and families achieve and maintain a healthy and productive lifestyle. This is accomplished through comprehensive treatment and prevention methods guided by a philosophy of mutual concern and responsibility. Also offers mental health services to include case management and therapy. Serves: Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr and Medina Counties.

LOCATED OUTSIDE THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY: See State & Federal Offices

EMERGENCIES
(Police, Fire, EMS/Medical)
Dial 911

CRIME STOPPERS-REPORT ANONYMOUSLY: 1-800-222-8477; or click: Stoppers

MENARD COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS: 325-396-2337; 208 Tipton St, Menard, TX 76859

DISASTER & EMERGENCY SERVICES: Beyond dialing 911 for emergency services (police, fire, rescue), when a major destructive event occurs (wind damage, flooding, explosion, wildland fire, mass casualty incidents, terrorism, etc.), response services are organized based on the disaster coverage area and severity:
    • Emergency Shelters & Local Relief Services Mostly Within A City: Depending on local needs and incident circumstances, check with local service and information organizations and locations that can be found on the Portal city page for each town/city, per the above Portal menu at the top of each page. On these city pages you can determine their open/close status and scope of services (shelter, showers, food, clothing, financial, essential supplies, other) presently offered, and donations (food, clothing, cash, other) they will accept. Their scope can change quickly based on the extent of damage and needs. The city pages also include emergency contacts for major utilities that are often affected during such incidents, including power, water, communications, etc.
    • Multiple City Or County-wide Incidents: See County Judge's office for Emergency Management, and Sheriff's Dept above.
    • Multiple County Incidents: See our Portal Focus Topic Page on Emergency Services for comprehensive information on area-wide emergency resources and contacts (Red Cross, TCEQ, Alert Systems, etc.).

CRISIS HOTLINES: click Hotlines-Emergencies

WITH OFFICES LOCATED WITHIN THIS COUNTY:

See detailed listings in each city/town in this county. Use the list with city links for this county at the top of this profile page. Or, use the Menu at the top of every page for city links. is the predominate city in this county and is where most such services are located.

WITH OFFICES LOCATED OUTSIDE THIS COUNTY:

ALAMO RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT AREA, INC: 210-548-9248; 215 W. Bandera R, Ste 114-456, Boerne, TX 78006. alamorcd.org. A non-profit who's mission is assist rural communities through improved community social services, coordinated resource conservation, environmental stewardship, sustainable agriculture, water and land within our 10 county area. Counties Served: Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Frio, Wilson, Atascosa, Medina, Bandera, Kendall and Kerr Counties.

AMERICAN RED CROSS: redcross.org. A humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross Movement, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Serves Blanco, Gillespie, Mason, Menard, Kimble, Kerr and Sutton counties.

CONCHO VALLEY CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT: 325-657-9214; 2009 W Beauregard Avenue, San Angelo, TX 76901. cvced@cvced.org; cvced.org

(The) HAVEN FAMILY SHELTER: 24x7 Hotline: 325-597-7644; POB 310, Brady, TX 76825. thehavenfamilyshelter.org. Mission is to reduce the incidence and impact of domestic violence and/or sexual assault in McCulloch, Mason and Menard Counties and surrounding areas by providing services and support that empower victims to rebuild their lives and regain their dignity within a safe and caring community.

TEXAS MASTER NATURALISTS: txmn.org. A non-profit organization under the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Program in concert with Texas Parks & Wildlife. Mission is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities.
Local: Hill Country Chapter, 830-896-2504; 309 Sidney Baker S, Kerrville, TX 78028. Meets 4th Mon 7p at UGRA building. Michelle Haggerty, State Coordinator. Counties served: Counties served: Bandera, Edwards, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Mason, Menard, Real, San Saba. txmn.org/hillcountry

Note: For Hill Country-wide non-profits, public service and social service organizations, see Hill Country Information

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HILL COUNTRY-WIDE UTILITY PROVIDERS:

For Hill Country area utility service providers (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash),
telecom providers (land lines, cellular service, TV, internet), and related services (package delivery, newspaper, etc.), click: Utilities & Telecom

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