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The Mason Punchers know that, throughout the season, they're going to meet up with opponents with whom they have a long and complicated history. None of those histories are as complicated as with the Refugio Bobcats. One year ago, the Bobcats defeated the Punchers in the Alamodome, ending Mason's quest for another state title.
This Friday, Mason will meet up with the San Augustine Wolves. This east Texas team has a 12-2 record, and will be an unknown quantity for the Punchers, as we've had little exposure to their playing. The game is scheduled for Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Waco I.S.D.
The essays are in and our judging team has selected winners of the Jr. Hi Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest and the Voice of Democracy contest for high school. We received 11 entries and our judges decided that each entry was a winner as well and received $50 and the two winners received $200 each for their efforts and writing skills.
The winner of the Patriot’s Pen contest was an 8th grader by the name of Karli Bauer and the high school entry was written by a Puncher whose name is Zach Nolan ...
The Board of Trustees of MISD met for their regular meeting on November 26, 2018 at the School Administration Office. Board President Jeff Durst called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm with members Jim Bob Smith, Julio Ramon, Tina Cantu-Navarro, Ryan Jordan, and Kathryn Martin in attendance. The invocation was brought by Fred Krebs, Pastor of St.
Mason, Texas- The folks at Greater Texas Solar would like to thank the Mason County Chamber of Commerce and all the great people who attended for making their Grand Opening so much fun!
About 35 friends and neighbors from Mason and surrounding areas came to Greater Texas Solar’s new digs at 205 N.
On Tuesday, November 27, 2018 Riata’s monthly membership meeting was held at The Mason County Library. Hostesses were Amy Capps, Rebeckah Whitworth and Carolyn Toeppich. All 30 members in attendance enjoyed great discussions and delicious desserts.
The meeting agenda for this month was “Remembering Fred Gipson & Old Yeller.” Charlie Reichenau shared his vast personal collection of Fred’s personal letters, autographed magazine articles, posters and signed 1st edition books.
Much of my work is driven by my upbringing. I was born in the small town of Mason, Texas, and where I spent much of my childhood. At home my family lives and works on our family-owned and operated cattle ranch, The Schmidt Hereford Ranch. With a rich ranching history dating back to the year 1900, ranching is in my blood and inspires much of my artistic expression.
In my woodcut prints I have combined my ranching lifestyle with my artistic aesthetic.
Lion president Marty Bentson opened the December 4 meeting of the Mason Lions Club. Andrew Padilla was the senior guest from Mason High School. Lion Diego Ramirez presented his speakers for the program, Ubaldo and Brianna Mora.
In about six months Mr. and Mrs. Mora will be opening a new business called KinesoFitt, with the name reflecting their dual goals of exercise and fitness for the folks in Mason County.
The weather is beautiful this week and the town continues to glow every night with the Christmas lights around the Square, in Heritage Park and throughout the neighborhoods. To everyone who has taken the extra effort to get Christmas lights up and share them with our community, a big THANK YOU!!
The Seaquist House Foundation Board’s 5th annual Christmas open house was held on Saturday, November 24th from 6 pm till 8 pm following the Light up the Town celebration on the square. We had close to 200 folks stop by to visit, have some refreshments and see the beautiful decorations inside and outside the house.
Georgetown, Texas – Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), the statewide organization of 72 local CASA volunteer advocacy programs, recently recognized the Honorable Robert Hofmann for his excellence as a judge and his leadership for children and youth in foster care.
The award was presented at the 2018 Judge’s Reception hosted by Texas CASA at the annual Children’s Commission Child Welfare Judges Conference.
Members of the Mason County 4-H Club meet weekly to prepare for the Mason County Food Show and District 7 Food Challenge. In all, there are twenty members attending two practices each Sunday. Grace Christian School has generously allowed 4-H to use their kitchen facilities for the educational program. The members range in age from 8 to 18.
The Mason Punchers know that, throughout the season, they're going to meet up with opponents with whom they have a long and complicated history. None of those histories are as complicated as with the Refugio Bobcats. One year ago, the Bobcats defeated the Punchers in the Alamodome, ending Mason's quest for another state title.
This Friday, Mason will meet up with the San Augustine Wolves. This east Texas team has a 12-2 record, and will be an unknown quantity for the Punchers, as we've had little exposure to their playing. The game is scheduled for Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Waco I.S.D.
The essays are in and our judging team has selected winners of the Jr. Hi Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest and the Voice of Democracy contest for high school. We received 11 entries and our judges decided that each entry was a winner as well and received $50 and the two winners received $200 each for their efforts and writing skills.
The winner of the Patriot’s Pen contest was an 8th grader by the name of Karli Bauer and the high school entry was written by a Puncher whose name is Zach Nolan ...
The Board of Trustees of MISD met for their regular meeting on November 26, 2018 at the School Administration Office. Board President Jeff Durst called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm with members Jim Bob Smith, Julio Ramon, Tina Cantu-Navarro, Ryan Jordan, and Kathryn Martin in attendance. The invocation was brought by Fred Krebs, Pastor of St.
Members of the Mason County 4-H Club meet weekly to prepare for the Mason County Food Show and District 7 Food Challenge. In all, there are twenty members attending two practices each Sunday. Grace Christian School has generously allowed 4-H to use their kitchen facilities for the educational program. The members range in age from 8 to 18.
The Mason Punchers know that, throughout the season, they're going to meet up with opponents with whom they have a long and complicated history. None of those histories are as complicated as with the Refugio Bobcats. One year ago, the Bobcats defeated the Punchers in the Alamodome, ending Mason's quest for another state title.
River of Life Church will be delivering Christmas day meals to those who might otherwise be alone or shut-in on Christmas day.
If you are aware of someone who may be alone and in need of some Christmas day cheer, we would love to help! Please contact the River of Life Church office at 325-347-9497 to help us identify those whom this outreach might benefit or to let us know if you are interested in helping us in some way with this outreach.
River of Life Church will be delivering Christmas day meals to those who might otherwise be alone or shut-in on Christmas day.
If you are aware of someone who may be alone and in need of some Christmas day cheer, we would love to help! Please contact the River of Life Church office at 325-347-9497 to help us identify those whom this outreach might benefit or to let us know if you are interested in helping us in some way with this outreach.
On Monday, December 17 we’ll be reading Mouse’s Christmas by Alan Baker. We’ll join Mouse as he visits each of his friends as they busily prepare for Christmas; The disappointed mouse wonders if they have forgotten about him... until he finds a surprise awaiting him at home. A fun take-home Christmas craft will follow the reading of our story.
Storytime is held Mondays at 10:30 am in the Kid’s Zone of the Mason Co.
The Library staff has been working hard to get the Library into the Christmas spirit. This year our tree in the foyer, decorated by the Study Club, is covered in purple and silver to honor all of Mason’s Punchers and Cowgirls! Even our two Old Yeller stuffed dogs (pictured) are decked out.
We also have quite a collection of Christmas books, DVDs and audio books, so stop by and check out books and movies for children and visiting grandchildren, classic movies for family time, audio books t ...
On Wednesday, December 19th, the First United Methodist Church will host its third Advent luncheon for “A Joyous Christmas” with Kendra Klaerner leading the devotion time.
Celebratory music will be provided by Laura and Alex Logan. The devotion and music time starts at noon with a light luncheon to follow. The entire community is invited to join the coming of the Christ Child at Christmas with the First United Methodist community.
Tommy Ray Splittgerber passed away December 3, 2018, peacefully at home, less than a week before his 91st birthday.
He was born on December 8, 1927, in Mason, Texas to William and Lillian Splittgerber. Tommy worked to excel in everything he did. In his time at Mason High School, he was class president, lettered 3 years each in football and basketball, and was the district champ in tennis his senior year.
After High School, Tommy attended Texas A&M University where he was in the Corps of C ...
Nova Belle Burnett Ritter has passed into the arms of Jesus recently in Midland, Texas. Funeral services were held on Monday, December 10, 2018, at 11:00 AM at the Mason Funeral Home in Mason Texas.
Nova Belle was one of seven children born to Arch and Pauline (Nicholas) Burnett. She was born in October of 1929, in Seagraves, Texas.
Leola Grote, of Mason, passed away on Sunday, December 9, at the age of 86. Funeral arrangements are pending at Mason funeral Home. A full obituary will be in next week’s paper.
Larry Dannheim, formerly of Mason, passed away on Sunday, December 9, at the age of 80. He was born on September 15, 1938, to Warren Dannheim and Alice Willmann Dannheim. For many years he owned and operated a pest control business in San Antonio.
Mr. Dannheim is survived by his wife Bertie Durst Dannheim, a daughter Sabrina Dannheim, 2 sons Michael Dannheim and Gregory Dannheim and wife Nanette all of San Antonio and a sister Juanell McKnight of San Angelo, grandsons Gregory A.
Judy Reeves was born to Floyd M. Allen and Mary Sue Reeves Allen on June 6, 1943, in Altus, Oklahoma. In 1961, she graduated from Altus High School where she was the Drum Major for the band and Sweetheart of the Choir. She then enrolled at Abilene Christian University where she met her future husband, Perry, in the band.
River of Life Church will be delivering Christmas day meals to those who might otherwise be alone or shut-in on Christmas day.
If you are aware of someone who may be alone and in need of some Christmas day cheer, we would love to help! Please contact the River of Life Church office at 325-347-9497 to help us identify those whom this outreach might benefit or to let us know if you are interested in helping us in some way with this outreach.
River of Life Church will be delivering Christmas day meals to those who might otherwise be alone or shut-in on Christmas day.
If you are aware of someone who may be alone and in need of some Christmas day cheer, we would love to help! Please contact the River of Life Church office at 325-347-9497 to help us identify those whom this outreach might benefit or to let us know if you are interested in helping us in some way with this outreach.
If you were traveling anywhere between Llano and Menard last week, you may have seen the unusual sight of a young lady running down the highway, pushing a large 3-wheeled baby stroller. While that's not a strange thing to see in town, she was running down the shoulder of the highway past the Castell turnoff, down through the middle of Art, on into Mason, then out through Grit, Hext and west to Menard.
Her name is Ari Ramos, and she had called me from over at Llano on Monday to introduce her ...
Golden Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
courtesy: King Arthur Flour
These slightly sweet, light-gold rolls will look good in your bread basket, and they are delicious! Try them during the Holidays or any other time that you’d like to have a tasty change of pace.
Ingredients for dough:
2 ¼ teaspoons yeast
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup lukewarm milk
4 tablespoons softened butter
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 large eggs
¾ cup pumpkin puree
4 cups King Arthur (or si ...
Don’t forget tomorrow night is our Second Annual Christmas Sing-along with Fletcher Clark! We’ll have old favorites such as The First Noel, The Christmas Song, It Came Upon a midnight Clear, Jingle Bells, Feliz Navidad, and more! Even if you don’t sing, you can listen and get in the holiday spirit!
Marksmanship & salesmanship
I was minding my own business, walking along the aisle at a gun show in Little Rock, when a young man at a booth made the silliest statement I’ve heard in a long time. He looked me right in the eye, my good eye, and he said, “I can make you the perfect marksman.”
Well.
Room for One More?...
‘Tis a puzzlement. Can anyone on the planet engage us to the degree that a 20th century icon did?
More specifically, can anyone “grab” us visually the way he did--that prolific author, painter and illustrator who reached Americans’ innermost cockles with a paint brush and canvas?
That icon re-defined sentimentality with engaging covers on The Saturday Evening Post 321 times during the publication’s 66 years of weekly magazines.
Since we are in the Thanksgiving and Christmas Season, I am going to try to describe what Christmas was like and how we celebrated the Christmas Season here in the Hill Country during the later days of 1929 thru 1940, during the Great Depression. At the time, I thought that our families were sort of at the low end of the totem pole as for as wealth was concerned but as I got older, I discovered that about 95% of the area population suffered the same hard times.
Thanksgiving and Christmas wa ...
Christmas is less than two weeks away. My decorations are up. I am ready in spirit. Our family is excited to welcome a new member this week when John and my first great grandchild is due. It will be a really special celebration.
Shoe boxes for Mexico are due at the Art United Methodist Church next Sunday, December 16.
December 12.
Just another day.
But also somebody’s birthday.
Gustave Flaubert.
Edvard Munch.
Edward G. Robinson.
Frank Sinatra.
Bob Barker.
Remember him?
(The Price Is Right!)
Connie Francis.
(Where the Boys Are…)
Dionne Warwick.
Cathy Rigby.
Cathy who?
It’s also the date many have died.
Douglas Fairbanks.
Winston Churchill’s wife, Clementine.
A formidable person in her own right.
Joseph Heller.
Ike Turner.
(Rollin,’ rollin’ down the river ...
