Most Mason County residents born in the 1960s or earlier have fond memories of playing with abundant Texas Horned Lizards in their yards or in open areas around town. These lizards were usually called “Horny Toads” or “Horned Frogs,” although they are lizards rather than amphibians. Their slow gait, easy-going personalities, and delightful appearance (to many, they look like miniature dinosaurs) delighted children of all ages.