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Fishermen will be flocking to the James River Crossing on Highway 2389 for the next few weeks in hopes of catching their limits of Rainbow trout. One thousand Rainbow trout were released at the end of January during the 4th Annual Mason County WinterFisch. The first release of 1500 fish occurred on December 3rd, and has been attracting many local and visiting anglers and providing loads of outdoor fun.
There aren’t shortcuts to improving your credit score. You’ll need to make sound financial decisions for at least several months to offset previous damage you’ve done to your credit record. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be done. Here are four steps to improve your score and increase the chances you’ll qualify for a favorable mortgage loan.
Check Your Credit Report
Verify that the items listed on your report—especially the negative ones—are correct.
The Mason High School girls and boys varsity basketball teams were in action on Tuesday, Jan. 26 on the road against Goldthwaite High School.
MASON COWGIRLS 50, GOLDTHWAITE LADY EAGLES 33
Although the score indicates what appears to be another easy District 29-2A victory for the Cowgirls, it was far from easy as Mason had to really grind hard to pull out this win.
In the first half, the Cowgirls and the host Lady Eagles traded baskets as Goldthwaite shot the ball quite well from behind ...
Let’s play ball! The Mason Youth Baseball & Softball Association is thrilled to announce that registration for the 2021 Baseball and Softball season is now underway! Registration forms, along with payment, is due by Friday, February 12th and can be turned into Heather Wyatt or Mason Junior High School office.
Bobby Louis Dockal, Jr., 78, of Kingsland, Texas passed away January 28, 2021 in Georgetown, Texas. Bobby was born to Bobby Sr. and Valeta Mae (Cope) Dockal on July 8, 1942 in Mason, Texas.
Bobby graduated from Mason High School in 1960 and was very proud of his Mason, Texas heritage.
Clifton “Rooster” Cavaness has happily passed into the arms of Christ our Lord on Wednesday Jan. 27th, finally free of the burden and hardships of this world. Alzheimer’s robbed him of his reasoning, but could not shake his faith in God and desire to be with him in heaven. He is now happily rejoined with loved ones that have gone before him.
Gilbert Robles, a devoted veteran and longtime resident of Burnet, Texas, transitioned on January 29, 2021 at the age of 75. Gilbert was born in Eden, Texas on February 19, 1945 and the oldest son to Anselmo and Juanita Robles.
As a young man, he was a devoted son, avid music lover and reader, but more than anything, he was a supportive and loving role model to his younger brothers and sisters.
He was drafted into the US Army and served in Vietnam War where his bravery and strength earned ...
Higinio “Pepe” Ramon Jr. of Mason, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the age of seventy-one. Pepe was born on March 29, 1949, in Fort Mckavitt, Texas, to Higinio Ramon Sr. and Rosa Ramon. In 1971, he married Natalia Martinez of Mason. Together, they had three kids Angel Arredondo, Higinio “Trey” Ramon III, and Charles Ray Ramon.
Pepe is survived by his wife, Natalia Ramon, daughter Angel Arredondo and son-in law Hyman Arredondo of San Marcos, daughters in law Amanda Ramon ...
On Sunday morning, January 24, 2021, Jerry Lee Carlman knocked on Heaven’s gate and joyfully entered. Jerry came into this world on April 27, 1941, in Great Bend, Kansas to Emmett and Helen Carlman. His very young years were spent in Douglas, Kansas and after the WWII the family moved with the oil industry to West Texas.
Linda Louise Lehmberg Terrell, Menard, Texas, joined her eternal Father in Heaven on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the age of 77.
She was born on August 22, 1943 to Walton and LaBelle Lehmberg. She and her mother lived at her grandparents’ home until her father returned from World War II in January, 1946.
Mitchell Lee Bankston, a lifelong resident of Mason, passed away on January 26th, 2021 at the age of 63 after a long, courageous battle with congestive heart failure. Mitchell was born on August 2, 1957 in Mason, TX to Vernon Lee “Sonny” and Marjorie Ann Bankston. He was a graduate of the MHS class of 1975.
Theresa Nell (Henke) Schmidtzinsky of Fredericksburg passed away on Saturday, January 9th 2021 at the age of 74 years. Theresa Nell Henke was born on November 11th, 1946 in Fredericksburg, Texas to Emil and Nell Geistweidt Henke. She and her husband of 53 years, Elmer Schmidtzinsky, married on June 24th, 1967 in the St.
Pastor Peter Aguilar First United Methodist Church
Grace & peace in the name of the Risen Lord! Here are three reasons why I love serving as a pastor. First, I get to walk with people when they are closest to God and also when they are the furthest. Second, is that I take great joy when communities of faith work together to usher in God’s reign on earth as it is in heaven.
Happy February all! As I sit here writing my first article as Mayor of my hometown, I must first stop and feel grateful for the privilege of living in this amazing community. I know that in February we often feel compelled to demonstrate our love to our friends and family with the celebration of Valentine’s Day, and that is a good thing.
As I write this column on Sunday afternoon, it is a beautiful day outside. I think it is warmer outside than in my house. February is always a fickle weather month. It will feel like spring one day and snow the next. Our plan is to stay in the house as much as we can.
We are going way south of the border with this week’s recipe. The Milanese (in Italian “cotoletta alla Milanese”) is a dish common in South America countries. The Milanesa was brought to South America from Italian immigrants between 1860 and the 1920s. This dish is also similar to the German or Austrian Wiener Schnitzel.
The Milanesa is where generic types of breaded meat fillet (beef, chicken, or veal) are dipped into beaten eggs, salt, and other condiments, according to the cook’s ...
Sitting at his antique roll-top desk, Tex Luther was a mirror image of the miniature replica of Rodin's "The Thinker" perched on one of his shelves.
I could tell he was in that zone of creativity we preachers get into sometimes. Knowing how rare those moments are, I felt reluctant to disturb him.
Norman V. Horner is a retired educator who doesn’t really care whether folks call him “Dr.” or not. His distinguished career--plus his 40 articles in professional journals and his leadership in scholarly organizations--suggest that he’s been worthy of his degree for a long time.
A Brown County native, Horner earned A.A., B.S., M.S.
These cookies are the product of several “makeovers” by different folks around Texas. The original recipe began life in the Episcopal School of Dallas recipe book from the early 1980's. But it seems like everyone who made the cookies found that the recipe needed a little tweaking and as it passed from hand to hand it may have lost its original intent, but the resulting cookies are absolutely delicious!
Ingredients:
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons A/P flour, divided
2 cups quick oats
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Recently, the Operation Round-Up Board of Directors at Central Texas Electric Cooperative approved two grants to support local Meals on Wheels programs.
The Gillespie County Committee on Aging, locally known as the Golden Hub, provides nutritious meals to seniors in and around Fredericksburg. This organization also provides opportunities to enhance the quality of life for senior citizens in Gillespie County by providing social and health related activities as well.
Decades ago, the farm-to-market (FM) road system was established to bring products from Texas farms to markets. Those roads still do that today, but they also see more traffic.
“There are more vehicles on the road today, and many people travel on our local FM roads,”
Will Frey, Mason County Farm Bureau president, said.
New to the Library:
DVDS:
Dreamland
Houseboat
Paw Patrol: Rubble on the Double
SNL: Best of Chris Farley
Super 8
4 Film Favorites: Sylvester Stallone
Nonfiction:
Expedition Deep Ocean: First Descent to the Bottom of All Five Oceans by Josh Young (551.46 YOU)
Fiction: (all quotes from publishers’ summaries)
All the Colors of Night by Jayne Anne Krentz (f KRE Fog.2)
“North Chastain possesses a paranormal talent that gives him the ability to track down the most danger ...
With the Odeon Theater closed for the COVID epidemic, you may be wondering where you can go in Mason County to listen to beautiful, original, live music, in a safe venue. I know just the place.
The theater I have in mind charges no admission fees. Scheduling is sporadic, and the performers can be picky about showing up if the weather is not to their liking.
