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The local Walk Across Texas campaign is nearing its end and will celebrate its success by participating in the annual Mason County Cancer Benefit! On Saturday, April 28th, Walk Across Texas teams are encouraged to participate in the 5K walk/run. The trail will be lined with HERO bags, reminding us of those we love in our community who have battled cancer.
The Mason High School UIL Academics Team won the 2A Region IV Championship on Saturday, April 14th, in Corpus Christi. This was the Mason’s third year in a row to win the contest. In addition, 10 of Mason’s students advanced to compete at the UIL State Tournament later this spring.
Starting the day, the Current Events Team of Zachary Norman, Zane Shoemaker, Pablo Lopez, and James Potts placed 1st overall in their contest.
69 boys and their chaperones and counselors came to Camp Gene Ashby, located in Mason county, Friday, April 13, to participate in the Operation Orphans, Inc. Fishing Camp. Despite the gusting winds and cold temperatures the boys enjoyed fishing Saturday at six area ranches.
Boys had to raid the Operation Orphans clothing room to get sweaters and jackets.
Everyone here knows that in Mason spring brings wildflowers and many enjoyable events to attend. One of these was the Mason Square Museum’s “Night At The Museum” hosted by the Board of Directors on April 10th, to honor the tireless efforts of the Museum’s docents.
Approximately 70 people enjoyed a beautiful evening with fabulous food coordinated by Amelia Zesch, tasty wine, and fun fellowship.
The Mason JV Softball girls kicked off their season in March with an outstanding win over Christoval, beating them 18-5. Munsell was pitching. With two strike outs and a great play by Fisher, Christoval only scored 1 run in the first inning. Munsell, Guice, Gleghorn, and Fisher all scored in the first inning when up to bat.
The Jr Punchers competed in the Puncher Open last Monday. Over all they played very well considering they have only been at practice for two weeks. This year, because of testing, we had to move their tournament schedule up two weeks.
Playing for the Punchers this year I have 15 boys; Cason Jacoby, Marques Harding, Coy Mock, Ivan Wofford, Derek Ontiveroz, John Finn, Travis Parker, Bryant Sanders and Joshua Morquecho participated in the Mason Invitational.
1st-Brownwood
2nd-Llano
3rd-Ll ...
Jess Irwin, President, Mason County Habitat for Humanity
Mason, Texas- Mason County Habitat for Humanity dedicated its seventeenth home in Mason on Friday, April 20, 2018. Construction began in December of 2017 when a crew poured the foundation. Ray and Cynthia Starks took the reins as Construction Managers this year from greatly appreciated, long-time stalwarts Keith Kaan and Dave Sharbo following their decisions to reduce their extensive time commitments to Mason County Habitat over many preceding years.
This year’s build is a beautiful four- ...
Hall and Hall, the largest full-service land brokerage in the country, proudly announces that Dave Culver of LANDTX, Mason, TX, has been named a full partner with the firm and will become an integral part of Hall and Hall’s expansion into the Texas marketplace. Culver has 35 years experience selling rural land, is presently licensed in Texas and Colorado, and has a long history of sales success approaching $1B in career sales of farms and ranches only. A 6th generation Texan, Culver gre ...
The Mason Lions Club met for its weekly meeting on Tax Day, April 17. Thirty-one members and two Mason High School seniors attended. Breana Nail told members after graduation she plans to attend Angelo State University next fall to study for a career in nursing. Brooke Pozzi said following graduation at Mason High, she also will continue her education at ASU where Brooke will pursue a degree in child psychology.
“Boss” Jim Heidelberg related on this day in history, April 17, 1492, Chris ...
Mason’s Clint Lane, a Mason County 4H member, recently traveled to Tucson, AZ to compete in the National Sporting Clays Association’s 2018 US Open Sporting Clays Tournament and brought home a strong 2nd in his class. Competitors faced shooting clay targets in 35+ mph winds, with some gusts topping 60 mph.
More than 911 shooters representing 46 states and nine countries participated in the NSCA’s only US Open Tournament in 2018.
Lane also won the Super Sporting Event and placed 2nd i ...
For Texas high school students in the SystemsGo STEM education program, this weekend is the the final exam as they try to launch rockets they designed and built for Rockets 2018, on Thursday, April 26 through Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Willow City, near Fredericksburg.
The vehicles will either boost a one-pound payload one mile high, or attempt to reach 13,000 feet and break the sound barrier.
The public is invited to view the students’ work each morning at the Willow City Volunteer F ...
The Mason High School UIL Academics Team won the 2A Region IV Championship on Saturday, April 14th, in Corpus Christi. This was the Mason’s third year in a row to win the contest. In addition, 10 of Mason’s students advanced to compete at the UIL State Tournament later this spring.
Starting the day, the Current Events Team of Zachary Norman, Zane Shoemaker, Pablo Lopez, and James Potts placed 1st overall in their contest.
Mason once again dominated the Regional tennis tournament in Corpus Christi winning four of the five divisions, winning second place in four divisions and third place in three others. Every player that participated in the regional tournament for Mason brought home some hardware. Mason won the boys singles, boys doubles, girls doubles and mixed doubles events while also placing second in boys doubles, mixed doubles and girls singles.
The Mason JV Softball girls kicked off their season in March with an outstanding win over Christoval, beating them 18-5. Munsell was pitching. With two strike outs and a great play by Fisher, Christoval only scored 1 run in the first inning. Munsell, Guice, Gleghorn, and Fisher all scored in the first inning when up to bat.
The Jr Punchers competed in the Puncher Open last Monday. Over all they played very well considering they have only been at practice for two weeks. This year, because of testing, we had to move their tournament schedule up two weeks.
Playing for the Punchers this year I have 15 boys; Cason Jacoby, Marques Harding, Coy Mock, Ivan Wofford, Derek Ontiveroz, John Finn, Travis Parker, Bryant Sanders and Joshua Morquecho participated in the Mason Invitational.
1st-Brownwood
2nd-Llano
3rd-Ll ...
Six RBI Day For Aunnecy Elliott Seals The Deal In Mason Cowgirls Varsity’s Victory Over Eldorado
Aunnecy Elliott was clutch at the plate with runners on base on Friday, driving in six on three hits to lead Mason Cowgirls past Eldorado 21-7 on Friday. Elliott drove in runs on a single in the second, a single in the fourth, and a single in the fourth.
Mason Cowgirls earned the victory despite allowing Eldorado to score six runs in the third inning.
Mason’s Clint Lane, a Mason County 4H member, recently traveled to Tucson, AZ to compete in the National Sporting Clays Association’s 2018 US Open Sporting Clays Tournament and brought home a strong 2nd in his class. Competitors faced shooting clay targets in 35+ mph winds, with some gusts topping 60 mph.
More than 911 shooters representing 46 states and nine countries participated in the NSCA’s only US Open Tournament in 2018.
Lane also won the Super Sporting Event and placed 2nd i ...
Dr. Horne will be administering physicals at the junior high and high school on May 8th and 10th.
These will be done during the athletic period and after school in the high school gym.
All incoming 7th, 9th, and 11th grade girls and boys will need a physical. Those interested in getting a physical need to make plans to be there on either of those days.
Cost is $10.
The local Walk Across Texas campaign is nearing its end and will celebrate its success by participating in the annual Mason County Cancer Benefit! On Saturday, April 28th, Walk Across Texas teams are encouraged to participate in the 5K walk/run. The trail will be lined with HERO bags, reminding us of those we love in our community who have battled cancer.
District 15 TRIA Spring Conference will be Thursday, May 3, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. in the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
District 15 includes nine units from Stephenville through Junction. All retired school personnel are invited.
Special guests will be State Representative Andrew Murr and State TRTA Secretary Marcy Cann.
For Texas high school students in the SystemsGo STEM education program, this weekend is the the final exam as they try to launch rockets they designed and built for Rockets 2018, on Thursday, April 26 through Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Willow City, near Fredericksburg.
The vehicles will either boost a one-pound payload one mile high, or attempt to reach 13,000 feet and break the sound barrier.
The public is invited to view the students’ work each morning at the Willow City Volunteer F ...
WHAT: Hext, Texas Homecoming and Reunion. The Homecoming has been held for approximately 70 years.
WHEN: April, 28th 2018
10 AM til 5PM
Lunch served 12:30
($10 per adult / $8 per child)
WHERE: Hext School House
164 Anderson Lane
Hext, Texas 76848
Special Event: 3rd Annual Cooking Contest! Casserole and Dessert categories (your encouraged to enter). Free to enter (enter by 11AM).
Jess Irwin, President, Mason County Habitat for Humanity
Mason, Texas- Mason County Habitat for Humanity dedicated its seventeenth home in Mason on Friday, April 20, 2018. Construction began in December of 2017 when a crew poured the foundation. Ray and Cynthia Starks took the reins as Construction Managers this year from greatly appreciated, long-time stalwarts Keith Kaan and Dave Sharbo following their decisions to reduce their extensive time commitments to Mason County Habitat over many preceding years.
This year’s build is a beautiful four- ...
The spring meeting is close upon us! On May 5, the town of Mason, Texas, through the Mason County Historical Association, will be hosting the Edwards Plateau Historical Association, with wonderful surprises on the list. There will be the usual sign-in, refreshments, catered meal and meeting. But, after that, tours of the Mason County Museum, the Seaquist House and Fort Mason will be available and open to the public.
An eyecatching and beautiful area, Mason is located in the northern part of ...
Mason ISD will be hosting a Dyslexia Awareness meeting to provide information regarding characteristics of dyslexia, the identification process for dyslexia, and effective instruction for students with dyslexia.
This event will be held tonight, April 25th, at the Mason Elementary/JH Library. All parents with school aged children are invited to attend.
There will be a special session for parents of students currently enrolled in Kindergarten and First Grades at 5:00 p.m.
The Ceynowa household is still a crazy mess. John came home from the hospital on Wednesday. He has his good days and bad days. With the help of son Scott and grandson John, we now have an ambulance accessible home. I didn’t know you needed a 12 foot box for the ambulance to get to your house.
The Mason County Cancer Benefit will be hosting their annual fundraiser and Chili Cook-Off this Saturday, April 28th at the city park.
Opening ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. with the community wide “Walk Across Texas” 5k finale to follow at 1:30. Sign up for the washer pitching tournament at 3 and begin play at 3:30.
Dr. Horne will be administering physicals at the junior high and high school on May 8th and 10th.
These will be done during the athletic period and after school in the high school gym.
All incoming 7th, 9th, and 11th grade girls and boys will need a physical. Those interested in getting a physical need to make plans to be there on either of those days.
Cost is $10.
District Attorney Tonya Spaeth Ahlschwede will present a community education presentation on Active Shooters on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and again at 5:30 p.m. at the Eckert Civic Center located at 1024 McKinley Avenue, Mason, Texas.
Anyone that attends the lunchtime presentation is welcome to bring their lunch.
Betty Garner, of San Angelo and formerly of Mason, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, at the age of 78.
Betty was born in Mason on November 30, 1939 to J.D. Garner and Hazel Gifford Garner. She was raised in Mason and is a 1958 graduate of Mason High School.
After high school Betty went to Austin and trained to be a beautician.
Don't Need Much, But, Give Me My Music!
It started when I was just a kid.
When we would go to bed at night, we had a radio at the bedside. KNEL reduced their power output at night; but, XROK in Del Rio turned up the power to their transmitter located over in Acuna, and I could listen to the songs that weren't on Brady's playlist!
Riding in the pickup or car with Mama or Daddy was always a constant fight over station selection.
Not Funny
If the Mason County News wants to continue to run Kendall Hemphill’s column I would strongly suggest that the paper require that he change his title from “outdoor humor columnist” to “political opinion columnist.”
Mr. Hemphill’s column for many years has been less humorous and less about the outdoors and more about politics.
Grandmas
Thousands of children are walking out of school to call attention to the need for gun reform. American children are afraid to go to school. Let that sink in. American children are afraid to go to school. Maybe not in Mason. I don’t know. I hope not. I have grandchildren in Dallas and Denton; cities with far more potential for gun violence.
Pets
Gerry -
Unbelievable! The turf war between the petsitters and the pet boarders has commenced.
I'm not touching this one with a ten foot pole. I just wonder when I will be able to stop laughing.
These are two good options that are available locally. Caring for pets is not a one size fits all propisition.
Carolyn Karner
Crock Pot Bread; Easiest Bread You Ever Made!
We make lots of things in our crock pot, since it provides us with a way to dump in a bunch of ingredients and then walk away and do other things for the time it takes for the pot to do its magic.
As you begin to travel and make plans for vacations, don’t forget that books on CD can make the miles fly by. They’re also great if you commute to work, and some folks even listen to books as they do their housework or other tasks. We’re getting new ones in every week, so come in and take a look!
The little sign that couldn’t
Last week I promised to offer my suggestions for reducing gun crime in America, and I will, but there’s a problem with that. The issues we face can’t be dealt with in 800 words. When I started trying to decide in what order to address the areas that need fixing, I realized there are way too many problems to address in one column.
Looketh Unto the Hills…
Waxing biblical comes easily when one visits beautiful Colorado. If we “looketh up”--as the psalmists did--we can do them one better on the topic of elevation. In Psalm 121, they “lifted their eyes unto the hills” from which “cameth” their strength. How about gazing even higher--yea, toward the mountains, for relaxation and refreshment?
Macaroni with Sausage & Ricotta
A little bit of sausage goes a long way to adding the creamy ricotta sauce in this healthy and quick pasta recipe. While this recipe calls for macaroni, you can make this dish with any tubular pasta. This is just the thing to gratify your craving for comfort food in a hurry.
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil
½ cups finely chopped onion
6 oz.
The Ceynowa household is still a crazy mess. John came home from the hospital on Wednesday. He has his good days and bad days. With the help of son Scott and grandson John, we now have an ambulance accessible home. I didn’t know you needed a 12 foot box for the ambulance to get to your house.
