The Johnson City ISD Board of Trustees met Monday, August 10 for a regular monthly meeting. The Board received updates on several district initiatives and approved several items as the 2026–2027 school year begins. Representatives from Education Service Center 15 provided a presentation on the Teacher Incentive Allotment. The Board also received updates on current bond, construction, and repair projects.... read more

Mason High School graduate Keegan Ratliff won the boys singles and boys doubles championships of the Cincinnati Open August 8-10. He defeated Daniel Scrivano in the singles final then teamed with him to win the boys doubles championship. “We're really good friends,” Ratliff said with a chuckle. “We knew each other before.” Not bad for an athlete who made his debut in this three day tournament where he played a total of six matches.... read more

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will reopen the Douglas, Arizona, port of entry to cattle imports from Mexico on Monday, Aug. 24, beginning a phased resumption of livestock trade that has been restricted for about a year due to the spread of New World screwworm. Douglas, which borders Agua Prieta, Sonora, will be the first southern port reopened under the USDA plan.... read more

At Monday night's meeting of the Mason Independent School District (MISD) board, Superintendent Sean Leamon announced that the district's enrollment is up, accountability scores were “awesome” and the Puncherdome will be ready for the first football game of the season on August 28. As on Monday, MISD enrollment stood at 677, up from 670 on May 21, 2026.... read more

Mason County Judge Sheree Hardin's resignation from the office of County Judge was accepted Monday by the Commissioners Court. The Court approved the appointment of County Judge-elect Shannon Worrell to serve the remainder of Judge Hardin's term. Judge Worrell was sworn in following the regular meeting in the upstairs courtroom by Justice of the Peace Treg Hudson. Judge Hardin's term was originally due to end on Dec.... read more

The Blanco City Council regular August meeting included matters related to the continued progression to a city operated public works department, the tenant of the old fire barn once it is renovated, approval of the renovation contract for said fire barn, and a vote to accept resolution of the City's suit against the Texas Office of the Attorney General which stemmed from a dispute regarding public records requests. During the 2026-2027 annual budget process and during recent city ...... read more