Thanksgiving shoppers can expect plenty of turkeys and more grocery store specials this year, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economist. David Anderson, an AgriLife Extension economist and professor at Texas A&M University, said turkey production has rebounded from last year's decline, improving supplies despite slightly higher prices. National grocery store prices for conventional frozen whole turkeys averaged $1.26 per pound in early November, compar ...... read more

The Mason High School girls basketball team began the 2026-27 season with a convincing 62-45 victory against Kerrville Tivy November 7. The Cowgirls trailed 12-10 after the first period and 25-21 at the half then outscored the Antlers 23-11 in the third quarter and 18-9 in the final stanza. “I thought it was a great victory for our kids,” head coach Alicia Cummings said.... read more

The Mason High School boys cross country team brought home the bronze medal and trophy from the Class 2A state meet November 6 at Old Settler's Park. The Punchers scored 92 points thanks to having four runners finish in the top 22 of the 5K race. Senior Cooper Ratliff was sixth overall in 16 minutes and 34.90 seconds followed by senior Caden Klingelhefer, who was 14th overall in 17:00.20, senior Irving Tavera came in 18th in 7:03.70, and freshman Isaac Mora was 22nd in 17:03.70.... read more

At Monday's meeting of the Commissioners Court, County Clerk Chelsa Armendariz reported that Mason County had a record turnout of 64.92 percent of local voters at the November 3 general election. The county received 66 ballots by mail and had 1,614 early voters and 511 voters on Election Day. The court approved the canvass of the election results. Commissioners began their meeting in executive session, returning at 10:00 a.m.... read more

Austin, TX – The Texas Center for the Book is pleased to announce the opening of the Letters About Literature Texas writing contest for 2026-2027. Texas 4th through 12th graders are invited to participate in this annual writing competition. Students select a book, book series, essay, play, poem, short story or speech and write a letter to an author - living or dead - explaining how his or her work changed their view of themselves or the world. The theme of Letters About ...... read more

Fredericksburg, TX — The National Museum of the Pacific War invites the community to join in honoring the service and sacrifice of America's veterans during a special Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Museum's Pacific Combat Zone Amphitheater. The ceremony will feature a keynote address by retired Vice Admiral John M.... read more