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Two weekends ago the Mason HS band went to Cedar Park for Regional competition. They received a 1st division from the judges and thus qualified for Area Marching competition.
This last weekend they went to Whitney for the Area D marching contest. 21 bands from around our area (which stretches from Harper over to Shiner and up to almost Fort Worth) competed for a chance to go to state.
Friday night was Mason's Homecoming, and the Punchers gave the hometown fans a decisive victory to go along with all the halftime festivities.
In the first quarter of the game, Mason quickly and easily set the tone of the game. Just a few minutes into the game, Chandler Buntyn made the first score on a 51-yard run.
At their monthly meeting, the Mason Study Club members enjoyed a scrumptious lunch hosted by Linda Kesler, Kathy Jordan, Carol Holmes, Alberta Birk, Dorothy Grote, and Rae Williams. Among other items, the hostesses served finger foods that were debuted in anticipation of the Club’s upcoming Spring Tea.
The members were also treated to a presentation by Patrice Searsy, Mason’s own designer.
The presentation recalls the captivity of a young Mason County girl and her journey through Mason and San Saba counties where, on a stone bluff in western San Saba County, you can see red prints with small fingers about 4 feet from the ground. These prints, as legend states, young Alice stood, her wrists tied with green rawhide which caused bleeding.
With the general hunting season for white-tailed deer just a few days away, landowners and hunters are reminded to use caution on all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
“More Texans have died in ATV-related accidents over the last 30 years than in any other state,” Shannon Worrell, Mason County Farm Bureau president, said. “They’re a popular way to get around the farm, ranch or deer lease, but that convenience also comes with a certain risk.”
There are more than 700 deaths and 100,000 inj ...
Lion President Marty Benson opened the October 23rd meeting by recognizing Lion Gene Gammill’s guest. His son ,John Gammill was visiting from Fredericksburg. Lion Benson next introduced the visiting high school students and asked them to introduce themselves to the club. This week the Lions Club was pleased to be joined by seniors, Raegan Glentz and Sydney Anderson.
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CITY CORNER
by Mayor Brent Hinckley
With the past few days of sunshine and dry weather there are some issues that are beginning to get back to some semblance of normal. Of course there are fences and water gaps that need attention and many miles of County roads that will be under construction for the coming months.
The MHS Class of 1958 gathered for their 60 year reunion at the Peter's Prairie Schoolhouse on September 22, 2018, for a barbecue lunch, dessert and coffee and lots of reminiscing. 36 people attended, including spouses and guests.
Classmates pictured are: back row - Ken Bode, Dwayne Leifeste, Corky Mueller, James Ray Durst, Kenneth Durst, Gary Garner, Arlee Leifeste, Mike Seaquist, Bill Kothmann, George Schoenfeld, Charles Kramer (hidden), and Janet Mayo Robertson.
Queen’s Coronation will be held this Saturday, November 3rd at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is “A Night in Central Park.”
Please join us as we crown this year’s Queens Court voted on by the Mason High School student body. Your purchase of a $10 ticket helps support the Mighty Mason Puncher Band.
Two weekends ago the Mason HS band went to Cedar Park for Regional competition. They received a 1st division from the judges and thus qualified for Area Marching competition.
This last weekend they went to Whitney for the Area D marching contest. 21 bands from around our area (which stretches from Harper over to Shiner and up to almost Fort Worth) competed for a chance to go to state.
Due to the inclement weather last week, the Homecoming bonfire has been moved to Wednesday, November 7th, starting around 6:00 or 6:15 p.m.
That will be the last home game of the year; and, that Friday will be the Senior recognition and slideshow pep rally.
The 2018-19 Mason Cowgirl basketball season is less than one week away from tip-off. The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches preseason poll has been released and the Cowgirls are ranked 4th among Class AA schools. You will be able to meet all the Mason Cowgirl basketball teams on Monday, November 5th at 6:30pm in the high school gym.
Friday night was Mason's Homecoming, and the Punchers gave the hometown fans a decisive victory to go along with all the halftime festivities.
In the first quarter of the game, Mason quickly and easily set the tone of the game. Just a few minutes into the game, Chandler Buntyn made the first score on a 51-yard run.
Last week, the Punchers traveled to a neutral spot to play Alpine. It was a tough game and the Punchers played hard.
The final score was 66-22, but the Punchers never quit with a late score by Grady Wallace.
The JV Purple took on San Angelo Central freshman team last week.
The Punchers came out on top with a 37-0 victory. Offensive standouts were Hayden Harding, Milam Mayfield, and Michael Longoria.
Defensive standouts were Jadon Scantlin, Hugo Martinez, and Jack Mayfield. This win gives the JV Purple a 5-3 record on the season.
Mason ISD is accepting nominations for the Gifted and Talented program. All nominations are due by 3:30 p.m. this Friday, November 2. If you would like to nominate your child for the Gifted and Talented program, please go to Mason Elementary/Junior High for the necessary paperwork. For more information, please call Mason Elementary/ Junior High office at (325)347-1122.
It is hunting season once again and to celebrate a favorite Hill Country pastime, the Mason County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting our annual Wild Game Dinner, Saturday, November 10, 2018.
The doors open at 6:00 PM with a Cooper’s BBQ and wild game dinner being served at 6:30 PM.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will present the Veterans Day program Saturday, November 10 at 10 AM. Scheduled event is to take place at the Heritage Park, on the flats on the north side of the old Grammar School. Seating will be the rock benches on hillside just north of the school.
St. Joseph’s parishioners invite you and your friends to come enjoy a delicious Mexican Dinner this Sunday, November 4th. Serving will be 11 AM – 2 PM and the location is now St. Joseph’s Hall!
You may “Eat In” and enjoy a relaxing meal or you may drive thru for “Take Out” plates.
Each plate is $10.00 and the meal consists of enchiladas, beans, rice, salad, tea and a dessert.
We wanted to remind everyone that the Mason County Nutrition Program is hosting a Bake Sale on Friday, November 2nd, at Lowe’s Market from 8am until sold out. All proceeds from the sale will help fund the nutrition program. To donate a baked good for the sale, please contact Jerry or Rebecca at the Mason Senior center prior to the date of the sale at 325-347-6242.
We hope to see you there and ask that you help our wonderful cause by purchasing a delicious homemade baked good or simply p ...
Fortunately, the Hill Country has not been impacted as wind farm developers have been rushing to start wind farm projects before the federal Production Tax Credit phase down increasingly takes effect. However, nearby areas such as Mills, McCullough, and Concho counties are seeing a progression in industrial wind farm projects.
Queen’s Coronation will be held this Saturday, November 3rd at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is “A Night in Central Park.”
Please join us as we crown this year’s Queens Court voted on by the Mason High School student body. Your purchase of a $10 ticket helps support the Mighty Mason Puncher Band.
Marcia Ball, the 2018 Texas State Musician of The Year, will bring her full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blues party to the Odeon theatre in Mason, Texas Saturday November 17. Show time is 7:00 PM and tickets are $20 per person.
Ball’s rollicking Texas boogies, swampy New Orleans ballads and groove-laden Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music lovers all over the world.
Due to the inclement weather last week, the Homecoming bonfire has been moved to Wednesday, November 7th, starting around 6:00 or 6:15 p.m.
That will be the last home game of the year; and, that Friday will be the Senior recognition and slideshow pep rally.
The Mason County Cancer Benefit will be hosting their annual Bake Sale Fundraiser, Friday, November 2, 2018, at Weber’s Chevron.
We invite you to stop by from 8 a.m. until we run out. Headed to the deer lease? We’ve got the snacks for you, all while supporting a great cause!
90% of the proceeds stay in Mason County to help our community members fighting hard to beat cancer.
The 2018-19 Mason Cowgirl basketball season is less than one week away from tip-off. The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches preseason poll has been released and the Cowgirls are ranked 4th among Class AA schools. You will be able to meet all the Mason Cowgirl basketball teams on Monday, November 5th at 6:30pm in the high school gym.
The Friends of the Library is an organization that provides support for the library and its programs. Membership dues go toward library needs. The board of the Friends is a working board that holds the annual Book Sale in the spring, which is their major fundraiser. The Friends have also provided English-as-a-second-language classes for the Spanish-speaking members of our community.
Mason ISD is accepting nominations for the Gifted and Talented program. All nominations are due by 3:30 p.m. this Friday, November 2. If you would like to nominate your child for the Gifted and Talented program, please go to Mason Elementary/Junior High for the necessary paperwork. For more information, please call Mason Elementary/ Junior High office at (325)347-1122.
Please join us for a Friends of the Library Annual Membership Meeting for all members on Thursday November 1, 2018 at 6:30 in the Stribling Room at the Mason County Library.
There will be a very short business meeting. We will review our mission and the activities and projects we will be pursuing in the coming year.
Happy Halloween. I always enjoy seeing the kiddos in their costumes. I don’t enjoy the toilet paper blowing into my yard from the neighbors. My poor neighbors have been “wrapped” regularly for about a month.
Daylight Savings Time goes away this week. When I go to bed Saturday night, I will reset the clocks and rejoice Sunday for the return to God’s time.
St.
AUSTIN, TEXAS – October 17, 2018 -- Catholic Charities of Central Texas (CCCTX) announced it has activated its disaster response team in response to floods in the Texas Hill Country in Llano, Mason, Kingsland, Horseshoe Bay, and Marble Falls. Catholic Charities serves anyone in need by strengthening families and promoting respect for human dignity and life.
Emmit Egon Schmidt, 88, of Mason passed away from this life on Thursday October 25th, 2018, in Fredericksburg Texas.
He was born March 11, 1930, in Mason, Texas, to Egon and Emma (Evers) Schmidt. Emmit Schmidt grew up in Mason, Texas, where he attended Mason High School. He enjoyed playing football for the Mason Punchers.
Dennis “DRod” Rodriguez, 49, of Hutto, TX., passed way October 20, 2018, at home. He was born September 3, 1969, in Mason, TX, to Candelaria Hernandez.
Dennis was a Maintenance Superintendent for Cash Construction where he worked for 21 years. He made numerous friends that became his family and he loved them dearly.
He was preceded in death by his mother Candelaria Hernandez and grandparents, Pedro and Micaela Hernandez.
Happy Halloween. I always enjoy seeing the kiddos in their costumes. I don’t enjoy the toilet paper blowing into my yard from the neighbors. My poor neighbors have been “wrapped” regularly for about a month.
Daylight Savings Time goes away this week. When I go to bed Saturday night, I will reset the clocks and rejoice Sunday for the return to God’s time.
St.
St. Joseph’s parishioners invite you and your friends to come enjoy a delicious Mexican Dinner this Sunday, November 4th. Serving will be 11 AM – 2 PM and the location is now St. Joseph’s Hall!
You may “Eat In” and enjoy a relaxing meal or you may drive thru for “Take Out” plates.
Each plate is $10.00 and the meal consists of enchiladas, beans, rice, salad, tea and a dessert.
Recent Flooding Threatens Fall Revenues
At a special called meeting of the Mason County Commissioners' Court on Monday, the main topic of conversation (by design) was how to restore access and use of the county roads after the recent floods. Representatives from FEMA and from the Texas Department of Emergency Services were in attendance to help provide guidance to the many regulatory hurdles awaiting the County as they face the expensive task of restoring the transportation infrastructure o ...
Mensa material
Frank Zappa once said, “It’s not getting any smarter out there.” I think Frank was right.
Recently, when Hurricane Florence was headed toward the east coast, a Facebook page asked people to sign up to fire guns at it. The plan was to line everyone up along the coast and have them all shoot at Florence at once, thereby scaring it off.
Washed Out In Mason
At first I was encouraged to see Federal Disaster Funds were being pursued to rebuild our county roads. But after I saw the number of county roads that suffered major damage, I wasn’t so optimistic.
Hopefully the funds will include monies to hire an outside firm (or two) to do the work.
Hello voters,
Are you listening? Mitch McConnell, Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz have said it out loud. They intend to cut entitlements...as in social security, Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. Cut them at a time when the ACA is becoming more popular with the public, not less. McConnell said that the failure of the GOP to repeal the ACA is “the one disappointment of this Congress from a Republican point of view.”
Now, Fox News is reporting that the once-hated program is more ...
If you would have asked me a year ago what I’d be doing today, I probably would have answered with something involving work, school, or sleeping. Instead, I am here today getting lost around the Eiffel tower, watching fireworks at the Palace of Versailles, and having a crepe in the Metro.
Mexican Chocolate Cookies
courtesy: FOOD.com
These are great cookies, nice and soft, and a bit gooey. You and your family or friends will not be able to eat more than 10-12 of these at a sitting, so you may wish to make more than one batch!
Ingredients:
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus one tablespoon
2 ¼ cups powdered sugar, plus two tablespoons
1 ¼ cups vegetable shortening, plus two tablespoons
2 eggs
2 tablespoons cocoa
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla ...
I have heard about four positive comments on my first column. That’s four more than I expected so I decided to forge ahead. In going through my mother’s house, I came across all of Daddy’s Hungry Horace columns and a book with all of Krazy Kurt’s. Wow, Kurt was actually published!
The program for the Friends of the Library annual membership meeting tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. includes a presentation by Aileen Roberts, “The Bloody Handprints of Alice Todd: The Legend and the Research.” If you attended her “Women Civil War Spies” program a couple of years ago, you know that this program is bound to be a treat as well.
A Little Child Shall Lead Them…
Things that go “bump in the night” bother me no more than mosquitos buzzing about. As long as they’re buzzing, they aren’t biting. Mine is a “live and let live” philosophy--no harm, no foul.
Brenda, my wife of 52 years, feels differently, however. To her, foreign sounds are precursors of something worse.
