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Congratulations to Vedel Munoz or Fort Worth for turning in the first tagged trout of the Second Annual Mason County WinterFisch. Vedel was enjoying a fun day on the Llano River while visiting his family and friends in his home town when he caught this Rainbow Trout sporting yellow tag.
As we all know, time passes quickly. It passes even more quickly when you’re having fun! These past four months, that I have had the wonderful opportunity and privilege of spending at the Mason County Nutrition Program, were not only fast and fun but a touching experience as well. Even though I have only spent a short time as the Nutrition Director, I have made many lasting memories and friendships and have been blessed by spending time with some of our community’s most remarkable members ...
FOUR QUESTIONS:
At our special City Commission and Planning and Zoning Workshop Monday, Feb 4th, we had an exceptionally well prepared and presented slide show by Dr. Michael Murphy, retired professor from the College of Architecture at Texas A&M. This, I believe, was a great way to introduce some overall considerations to planning for Mason’s future, which includes first agreeing on a general plan for the future development of our special and unique town.
Lion “Boss” Marty Bentson opened the February 4 meeting of the Mason Lion’s Club with a request for the invocation followed by a group Pledge of
Allegiance to both flags and concluded with a singing of the song “America”. Lion Marty welcomed guests Hap Hedges and Bob Terrell.
Since the scheduled speaker was sidelined with the flu Lion Michael Murphy rose to the occasion by gallantly coming forward and agreeing to discuss the recent City Commission call for revisions and updating ...
During the past three weeks John Palacio, the City Administrator, and I have had several meetings and conversations with engineers and state agencies for the City projects that we anticipate working on during the coming months. It is always a challenge to work out the details on systems that are carefully monitored by environmental regulations.
AUSTIN, TX – State Representative Andrew Murr (R- Junction) recently filed House Bill 1466, legislation that will force telecommunications companies to own up to their responsibilities to timely repair damaged telephone infrastructure and restore basic communication services following a disaster or emergency. This bill comes in direct response to the lack of any reasonable response to repair and restore basic landline service to parts of the Hill Country following historic flooding that occ ...
January was a very good month for the stray and unwanted animals in Mason County! Second Chance rescued a total of 11 dogs and cats. We placed 8 dogs in adoptive homes and transferred one to a partnering shelter that was adopted the very next day! As with all animals placed by Second Chance, these lucky adoptees went to their new homes having received appropriate veterinary care, fully vaccinated, spayed/neutered and micro-chipped.
During January Second Chance partnered with the Animal Cont ...
Mason ISD provides many educational programs to meet the needs of our students. One of the programs offered is the Gifted and Talented Program, which has been planned for young, able learners. Listed below are a few characteristics of children who may benefit from the program. Please review these characteristics to see if they describe your child.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, January 29, 2019 – 4-H student Dakota Martin, from Mason, TX, captured Heavy Weight Champion Wether Goat and Grand Champion Wether Goat in the Junior Wether Goat Show at the 2019 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on January 28. The 2019 Show is hosting junior goat exhibitors from across Texas competing for awards and $18,060 in premiums.
Of the 33,000 entries at the nation’s longest-running livestock show, the livestock exhibited by the more than 11,500 junior exhibitors ...
This year CTEC is offering twenty-five $1,000 college scholarships, bringing the combined amount of financial help awarded to area students over the program’s 22-year history to $584,000. Completed scholarship applications must be in the Fredericksburg CTEC office by 5 p.m., Friday, February 22.
In order to be eligible, applicants must attend a recognized Texas institution of higher education in the fall 2019 semester and be considered a full-time student.
Hello! I’m Graci Weber. I’m a Duchess on the Mason County Roundup Queen's Court. As many of you know, this year the Queen's Court elected to have a service project. We chose to raise money for the Mason County Senior Nutrition Program. Mason County took over the Senior Nutrition Program in October after government funding was cut.
56 years ago, Universal Studios released To Kill a Mockingbird, now considered one of America’s greatest films. The classic movie will be shown Wednesday February 20 at 7:00 p.m. to kick off classic movie night at the Odeon theater in Mason.
Critics and movie fans still rave about the movie and anyone who has seen it will recommend it.
Home of the World Rock Stacking Championship
Llano Earth Art Fest (LEAF) and World Rock Stacking Championship celebrates its 5th Annual celebration with the original and only World Rock Stacking Championship on Friday through Monday, March 15-18, 2019, in Grenwelge Park in Llano, Texas.
Held on the banks of the Llano River–one block from Llano’s historic downtown–the Llano Earth Art Fest (LEAF) is an interactive experience for young and old.
Today is 42 and Dominoes Game Day at the Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library, 410 Post Hill St., at 1:30 p.m. in the Stribling Room. Bring your dominoes if you have them and a partner if you can find one. Come join the fun! Everyone is welcome!
Wednesday February 20th at noon we will be discussing myths of Hospice at the Mason Public Library. We have been discussing Hospice these last couple of weeks. This article will discuss some of the choices you have in Hospice.
One choice you have is what hospice to use. You have the right to choose what hospice to use.
Mason ISD provides many educational programs to meet the needs of our students. One of the programs offered is the Gifted and Talented Program, which has been planned for young, able learners. Listed below are a few characteristics of children who may benefit from the program. Please review these characteristics to see if they describe your child.
Mason Garden Club will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 2 p.m. in the Stribling Room of the Mason County M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library.
Chris Seifert, Master Gardener from Fredericksburg, will present a program on “Composting” Visitors are always welcome.
For more information contact Joan Lindley at 347-7007.
Mason High School graduate and author, Denay Hooks, will be at Market Square (114 Moody St., Mason, Texas) from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 16th. Denay will be selling and signing copies of her newly released book, The Adventures of Bug and Boo - Under the Sea.
In November Denay published her first children’s book about her children, Hudson (Boo) and Hannah (Bug).
This year CTEC is offering twenty-five $1,000 college scholarships, bringing the combined amount of financial help awarded to area students over the program’s 22-year history to $584,000. Completed scholarship applications must be in the Fredericksburg CTEC office by 5 p.m., Friday, February 22.
In order to be eligible, applicants must attend a recognized Texas institution of higher education in the fall 2019 semester and be considered a full-time student.
Mason Board Seat Has No Incumbent on the Ballot
The March 15 deadline is approaching for Central Texas Electric Cooperative members that are interested in running for a seat on the cooperative’s board of directors. Those members interested in becoming a director candidate at the district meetings in June must meet bylaw requirements, reside in the area served by the cooperative as well as receive electric service in the district where they are seeking to be placed on the ballot.
The MCF is now accepting applications for our spring grant cycle.
In the past 12 years, the MCF has awarded over 135 grants for a total of $364,000. We have provided grants for upgrades in medical services in our community, area fire departments, school programs, city beautification, and many other areas.
If your non-profit group has a project that will benefit the majority of our community, and you have not received a grant from MCF in the last year, you can pick up and return a grant ap ...
Our short tease of spring is gone. We have had a few cold days. The goal at our house is to use up some of the woodpile on the porch before spring so we don’t have to move it back to the fence. We have burned up a large amount of wood in the last few days.
The City of Mason will be closed February 18th, 2019 for Presidents day. Monday’s trash route will be moved to Tuesday 19th, 2019.
Also, we had an interesting and informative public workshop on February 4th, at the Eckert Civic Center. The City of Mason will be looking at our ordinances that will impact all citizens in Mason, that is why we need everyone’s input for the future of Mason.
The members of American Legion Fort Mason Post #285 & Ladies Auxiliary invite other veterans, friends and family, and anyone interested in the American Legion to attend our regular monthly meeting to be held at 6:30 pm Thursday February 14, 2019 at the American Legion Post Hall on Post Hill Road (behind the Jail).
Shana K. James was born September 9, 1943, in Ft. Worth, Texas, to parents Shirley & Chester Spaulding, with two younger brothers: Chester (Mart) and Gordon. She passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019.
She loved her family dearly, and was especially close to her Granny Carter. She graduated from Highland Hills in San Antonio, and earned an Associate’s Degree from San Antonio College.
Richard Daniel Brown was born July 22, 1943, and passed away Monday, February 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his sister Shirley Stahl and two brothers Alvin Brown and Elroy Brown.
He is survived by a son, Chuck Brown of Mason, a daughter, Recarla Timms of Junction, two brothers, Layton Brown and Milton Brown both of Mason, grandchildren Devin Carter, Lillian and Owen Brown and one great grandchild, Jayton Perez, and numerous step-children and step-grandchildren.
Richard was raised ...
Demona Ruth Hyde passed away peacefully at home on February 4th, 2019. She was 73 years old. Demona was born April 30th, 1945, in Houston, TX, to her parents Edward and Mae Wurz.
She attended South Houston H.S. in the Pasadena ISD but graduated from Incarnate Word Academy in downtown Houston.
She is survived by her husband Danny, her sister, Ginger Marshall and husband Jerry of Fayetteville, TX, her sister Eddie Jean Billings of Langtry, TX, her son Eddie Langston of League City, TX, daug ...
Bobby Jake Jones was born December 22, 1931. He went to his eternal home on February 3, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his parents Samuel (Jake) and Ola Turner Jones, his brother, James Taylor Jones, two sisters, Sammy Mae Jones and Judy Gwin and his grandson, Jake Winfield Wright.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Madalyn Pelegrino Jones, son Bill (Connie) Jones, daughters, Janet (Mitchell) Bankston, Lisa (George) Velez and Pamela (Jeff) Medici.
Billy N. Biggs passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019, at the age of 85. He was born in Lubbock, TX, on June 6, 1933, to Tom L. and Ura Mae Hayworth Biggs.
He attended Lubbock High School and in July 1951, he joined the U.S. Air Force. He served until he was honorably discharged as a staff sergeant on December 20, 1954.
Our short tease of spring is gone. We have had a few cold days. The goal at our house is to use up some of the woodpile on the porch before spring so we don’t have to move it back to the fence. We have burned up a large amount of wood in the last few days.
Take Me Home Country Roads,,, Slowly!
During a special meeting of the Mason County Commissioners' Court on February 4th, and again at the regular meeting on February 11th, one of the topics that was discussed involved imposing speed limits on county roads. After discussion, the Court opted to not enact speed limits at this time.
The topic came in response to constituent complaints about people driving at unsafe speeds on some of the county's dirt and paved roads.
If you are a lover of wine and chocolate, like me, then the idea of pairing these two delectable items is heaven on earth. Some say they couldn’t possibly be compatible, but that is not the case. Both grapes and cocoa beans are fermented, so it’s no wonder they can be compatible.
The Shepherd’s Staff
Kudos to Pastor Ryan Buck for his pointing out the hypocrisy of The Odeon Preservation Association in The Shepherd’s Staff on January 30th. The O.P.A. took the liberty of cancelling the movie “Gosnell” due to their belief that the movie would be politically divisive because of it’s anti abortion message.
Old-Fashioned Fudge Sauce
Courtesy Liz Barnes (one of my twisted sisters)
My sister, Liz, lives and works in Kansas City (bless her heart!). She entertains her staff of teachers on a fairly regular basis, and recently used this sauce as an ice cream topping at one of their get-togethers. She shared the recipe with me, I want to share it with you, since it’s right down The Practical Baker’s alley: quick, easy and delicious!
Ingredients:
3 squares (one ounce each) of unsweetened b ...
I know, I initially said I would try to write a sometimes-weekly column. Who knew it would be months before I got another one done? My respect for Gerald Gamel has doubled. How in the world does he do a weekly column? Where does he get his ideas and have the time?
Camp Discovery is taking shape! The roof is on the pavilion, the ground is being prepared for laying the floor pavers, and some donations have been moved in. I want to thank the Johnny Fleming family and Samuel Martinez for donating the huge stumps that will become the Discovery Forest and Jess and Trudy Irwin for donating landscape rocks for Discovery Mountain.
Bear with me
Once in a while someone mistakes me for a serious outdoor writer, usually to their detriment. Not that I don’t write the occasional serious column, when a situation calls for it, but I primarily just make fun of stuff and ridicule people. It’s a lot easier than coming up with facts and such.
One of the questions I get from folks looking for actual information is what caliber gun they should use for certain game animals.
Musings at the Mail Box…
There was much to chatter about when Uncle Mort reached his mailbox down the lane. A neighbor on the next farm was fetching his mail too, the day was sunny and warm, and their chance meeting suggested that a protracted visit loomed.
It did. They “prattled” away, each sticking to topics of self-interest.
Mort wanted to talk about how Dallas Cowboy Quarterback Tony Romo finally got to the Super Bowl (albeit as an announcer), and his friend was ready to share ...
Valentine’s Day.
Heartache.
Heart throb.
Heartfelt.
Heart’s desire.
Some reject it.
Or neglect it.
Shop windows reflect it.
Restaurants celebrate it.
Such as Willow Creek Café & Club.
Valentine’s Dinner Special for Two—
Two Certified Angus 12 oz. Ribeyes.
Choice of baked potato or fries.
Salad bar, roll, and tea.
And a Special Valentine’s Dessert.
All this on Thursday February 14th.
From 5-10 p.m.
Price is $38.99.
Plus $1 Margarita and $2 Draft B ...
