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The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) and Solar United Neighbors (SUN) are proud to announce the largest annual grassroots solar event will take place in neighborhoods nationwide the weekend of October 5-6. The National Solar Tour will empower people across the country to learn about solar technology and the process of going solar from their friends and neighbors.
The first TRTA meeting of the Texas Retired Teachers Association, was held on Thursday, September 5, in Menard, at the Community Mulipurpose Building.
Our unit has 139 members….and growing. If you receive an annuity from TRS or if you know of someone that does, and is not a TRTA member, please think about joining.
The Sonora Broncos welcomed the Mason Punchers on Friday night, and they were ready to give the Mason boys a night of great football.
Sonora took the opening kickoff; but, even though they didn't lose yardage, they couldn't quite push through the Puncher defense to even come close to scoring. The Punchers took over deep in their own territory; and the Broncos went toe to toe with Mason, allowing them very little yardage.
Mason Bank sponsored their 31st annual golf tournament at Comanche Creek Golf Course on Saturday. The bank served a delicious meal to seventy five individuals.
This year’s winners were:
1st place with (14) was Michael Gebhardt, Larry Smith, Jenny Gebhardt and Rodney Jackson
2nd place team with (10) was Reggie Loeffler, Connie Stockbridge, Donald Schulze and Jerry Bearden
3rd place team (not pictured) with a score of (9) was John Watson, Elba Nail, Ron Birk and Patsy Brandenberger
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In June, I had the honor of participating in the Kakehashi Project, a youth exchange program funded by the Japanese International Cooperation Center sending four groups from across the United States to the island nation of Japan for ten days. In Tokyo, we met the groups which came from Guam, Hawaii, and Montana, while our group of twenty-two represented The National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, and by extension, the Texas Hill Country.
This trip was my first experience away ...
Boss Lion Michael Murphy gaveled the meeting to order at 12:30 pm at Nacho’s Café on Tuesday September 10. Guests were Pastor Peter Aguilar, John Gammill, Frank Bartlett, and Ben Gammill. Jess Irwin was program chair for the week and introduced himself as the guest speaker.
In 2010 I was in the office of my law firm in Austin.
The Sonora Broncos welcomed the Mason Punchers on Friday night, and they were ready to give the Mason boys a night of great football.
Sonora took the opening kickoff; but, even though they didn't lose yardage, they couldn't quite push through the Puncher defense to even come close to scoring. The Punchers took over deep in their own territory; and the Broncos went toe to toe with Mason, allowing them very little yardage.
Last week the Punchers had their second home game in a row as the Sonora Broncos came to town.
Mason started off right where they let off last week and the offense was firing on all cylinders and the defense was flying around to the ball. The Punchers jumped out to a quick 6-0 lead with the Broncos answering with a score of their own.
From there the Punchers took control of the game scoring two more times making the halftime score 19-8.
7th grade
First game jitters went out the window as the 7th grade Punchers started the season against the Sonora Broncos. It was a hard fought game that literally came down to the wire with the score being tied at 20 as the final horn blew.
Everybody played hard as we saw lots of good things out of this 7th grade bunch of boys.
Special Performers,Vendors, and Dog Parade
Old Yeller Day, an annual event celebrating the literary heritage of Mason author, Fred Gipson, is set this year for September 28 from 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on the west side of the courthouse square in downtown Mason. Festivities include historical re-enactors, food vendors, handmade arts and crafts, antique tools, and activities for kids including apple bobbing and a caricature artist.
Special performers for this year are Pistol Packin’ Pa ...
Harper’s 55th annual Frontier Days will be held Friday & Saturday September 27th and 28th at the Harper Community Park. This is the Community Parks annual fund raiser, so join in the fun, as we celebrate our Homecoming weekend! All proceeds benefit the Community Park & its operating expenses.
A weekend of activities are planned with the annual Lester Meier produced Rodeo and our first dance in the new community hall, featuring Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys, both highlighting the action o ...
Archie is a favorite with volunteers who walk Second Chance rescue dogs -- he is easy going and affectionate with both humans and other dogs. Show him a leash and he is thrilled at the prospect of a walk and quickly settles down, especially after a hug...he loves to be hugged!
This is the week. Fall arrives September 23. The big question is: Will it get cooler? Of course, we will be complaining soon that it is too cold. But, many of us are ready for cooler weather.
The German Hymnfest is this Sunday, September 22, at 3 at the Hilda United Methodist Church.
The Mason Community Choir will begin rehearsals for our Christmas Cantata on Monday, October 7th at 6:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. If you have never sung with us, please consider coming to our first rehearsal and check us out. If you’ve ever enjoyed singing hymns in church or singing anything in the shower or anywhere, you probably would do fine in our choir, many of whom do not read music but still add much to our music!
We will be singing “Love Made a Way,” the journey of Ch ...
(Mason, Texas) - Students from around the Mason Area invite students from surrounding communities to share their Christian faith with fellow students during our 4th Annual National Fields of Faith Event. This interdenominational outreach event will be held in over 500 locations throughout the nation.
Fields of Faith is structured as a student-to-student ministry.
The 69th Llano River Valley German Hymn Fest will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the Hilda United Methodist Church in Hilda, Texas, just off of F.M. 783 beginning at 3:00 p.m.
In 1951, Rev. W.R. Birkner and Hugo Schulze decided to celebrate the singing of hymns in German to the glory of God, and to express appreciation for the Christian faith of early German settlers, and to preserve the inspiration of God’s word as expressed through the German language.
Mark was born to Richard and Mary (Stover) Kensing in Altus, Oklahoma. He was the fourth child born to Dick and Mary.
Mark started school at Will Rogers Elementary in Altus, Oklahoma. The following year, the family moved to New Braunfels, Texas. Mark graduated from New Braunfels High in 1983 and then Texas A&M University in 1991 with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
(Mason, Texas) - Students from around the Mason Area invite students from surrounding communities to share their Christian faith with fellow students during our 4th Annual National Fields of Faith Event. This interdenominational outreach event will be held in over 500 locations throughout the nation.
Fields of Faith is structured as a student-to-student ministry.
The 69th Llano River Valley German Hymn Fest will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the Hilda United Methodist Church in Hilda, Texas, just off of F.M. 783 beginning at 3:00 p.m.
In 1951, Rev. W.R. Birkner and Hugo Schulze decided to celebrate the singing of hymns in German to the glory of God, and to express appreciation for the Christian faith of early German settlers, and to preserve the inspiration of God’s word as expressed through the German language.
This handsome home on Avenue F here in the town of Mason suggests a castle from a foreign land. The home was built in 1904 by Otto Mebus, the brother of Anna Martin. Anna Martin was a pioneer hero in the early days of Mason. Otto used a set of Victorian house plans and went about creating his dream home.
County Road
Nov 1996, my husband and I bought a beautiful piece of property at the end of Masollan Road from Raymond & Ruth Parker. We became every-other-weekend residents. Seven months after we bought the property, in June 1997, the Llano River flooded our cabin, well house, and sheds. It washed away everything between the cabin and the river: trees, fencing – even the corner posts, irrigation system, and tons of soil.
Sometimes, Just a Few Days Matter....
It would be the epitome of understatement to say that the last week has been emotional and difficult. As one close friend who has also lost both parents told me, "No matter how old you are, it sucks to be an orphan!"
But, this column is not about Daddy or the tough week I had.
O Beautiful.
O Morning Star.
O bacon frying in the pan.
And toast and butter.
And scrambled eggs.
Or bowls of milk and cereal.
Fruit and yogurt.
Granola bar.
Wake up, sleepyheads.
Yawn and stretch.
Working men with trucks and trailers.
Tools and equipment.
Livestock.
Linemen.
On the move.
Early risers.
Working women getting ready.
Feed the kids.
Throw clothes in dryer.
Load up the baby.
Hurryhurryhurry.
Nacho’s.
Rico’s.
The OPEN sign beckoning ...
This is the week. Fall arrives September 23. The big question is: Will it get cooler? Of course, we will be complaining soon that it is too cold. But, many of us are ready for cooler weather.
The German Hymnfest is this Sunday, September 22, at 3 at the Hilda United Methodist Church.
Mort at 107—Fit and ‘Fitting in’…
As might be expected, my Uncle Mort thought he had heard every birthday-related joke in the book. At his 107th party a few weeks ago, he got a real birthday surprise.
They rolled out three large gifts. When he tore away the wrapping on the first one, there was a birthday cake adorned by 36 candles.
Worm choppers
My favorite humor columnist, Dave Barry, used to mention his ‘research department,’ Judi Smith, from time to time. Judi is an actual person who actually works for Dave, evidently. I know that because once, when I sent Dave an email, I got a reply from Judi. She was very cordial when she indicated she might not contact the authorities if I would quit bothering Dave.
With yesterday’s ribbon-cutting, Camp Discovery is officially open! With a teepee, giant buildings blocks and planks, boat, play kitchen, marimba, rocks to climb, and more, your youngsters are sure to find something to spark their imaginations. The weather’s cooling a bit, too, so why not spend a little time outdoors?
Cheesecake Cookies
courtesy: Mamie Sheppard
These delicious cookies are easy to make, fast to get onto the table, and will disappear quickly. So, be warned: you may want to make a double batch and then hide half of them for you to eat by yourself!
Ingredients:
1 stick of unsalted butter
3 ounces cream cheese
9 tablespoons sugar
1 cup A/P flour, sifted
Milk (to wet your fingers)
¾ cup finely chopped pecans
Process:
Combine butter and cream cheese
Add sugar, then the fl ...
