Mayors go to meetings; it's part of the job. However, Blanco's elected leader has been attending quite a few lately that could help inform the environmental future of the city. “This particular meeting concerned two subdivisions that would put wastewater into Canyon Lake, which would affect us because that's where we get our water,” said Mayor Candy Cargill, who spoke with the News on Monday about a July 6, Protect Our Waters of Texas meeting concerning this local issue as wel ...... read more

A woman from Kansas was arrested Wednesday evening after allegedly driving a stolen pickup truck at high speeds through Llano before causing a 5-vehicle wreck on the Roy B. Inks Bridge. The Llano Police Department said officers were notified by county dispatch at approximately 5:40 p.m. on July 22 that a black Chevrolet pickup was traveling north on SH 16 toward Llano.... read more

The 58th annual Dr Pepper Open featured plenty of thrilling shots and exceptional play on tennis courts throughout Mason County and at the Helen Tallent Tennis Center over the weekend. The event had 12 adult divisions and 12 junior divisions in doubles. Mason Independent School District tennis head coach and tournament director Cade Smith summed up the tournament with one word – endurance. “We had three great days of tennis,” he said.... read more

Mason High School senior Tate Griffin showed why she has been a force on the softball diamond while playing in the Texas Girls Coaches Association All Star softball game July 17. Griffin played shortstop in the Classes 1A-4A contest. “It was a really good game and a lot of really good players,” Mason head coach Wade Griffin said.... read more

Mason High School senior Flora Appleton played in the Texas Girls Coaches Association all-star basketball game the way she always plays for the Cowgirls. Tenacious, gritty and productive. Appleton recorded a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds during the Classes 1A-4A contest. “I thought Flora played well,” Cowgirls head coach Alicia Cummings said.... read more

Grace Mason's City Commission met Monday night for its regular July meeting, with only two items for discussion and action on the agenda. The Commission voted to apply for the Concho Valley Council of Government's (CVCOG) Solid Waste Grant Program for fiscal year 2026-2027. City Secretary Pattie Allen said the City has applied for this grant annually for many years, using the funds for a tire cleanup project.... read more