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For the past fourteen years the Mason Community Foundation has operated its Thrift Store with the goal of using all of the profits to provide funding for the many non-profit organizations in the community. With the very recent devastation and destruction of the beloved Courthouse, the Board of the Foundation unanimously decided to provide immediate funding of $20,000 for the “Rebuild the Courthouse” project.
The Mason High School girls varsity basketball team went 3-0 this past week and notched its biggest victory of the 2020-21 season when the Cowgirls edged San Saba High School 36-34 at home on Senior Night to capture a share of the District 29-2A championship.
MASON COWGIRLS 41, HARPER LADY LONGHORNS 29
Like the Cowgirls have done on numerous occasions against good teams throughout the season, it took a critical stretch of basketball on the road against Harper High School for Mason to pull ...
The Mason Tennis Team opened up the 2021 season by hosting an eight-team tournament at the newly renovated Helen Tallent Tennis Center. It’s been almost a year since these kids have played a tournament due to the shortened 2020 spring season. These kids were very excited to get back on the court and compete in the tournament setting.
Midland Christian, Wimberley, Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Wall, Ingram, Liberty Hill, and Mason battled it out on Friday and Saturday for the 22nd annual Punc ...
The Mason High School boys varsity basketball team picked up a crucial 54-39 victory on Wednesday, Feb. 3 against Johnson City High School for the Punchers’ third district victory of the 2020-21 season.
MASON PUNCHERS 48, HARPER LONGHORNS 53
Although Mason came up just short in a 53-48 road loss on Feb.
Brinda Pape passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the age of eighty-three. Brinda was born on January 19, 1938, in Elgin, Illinois. In 1960, she married Raymond Pape and they had two sons, Marty and Duane.
Brenda is survived by her son Duane Pape; her son Marty Pape and wife, Darla; three grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
Brinda was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Pape.
Brinda and Raymond lived and ranched in the Leakey and Rocksprings area for forty years.
With an event like last week’s fire of Mason County Courthouse and so many other things trying to tear away at the fabric of community, I believe we should look to the Lord and his word to give us comfort, strength, and direction. In our day to day lives we are drawn or pushed closer to a need of a relationship with God and his healing, guidance, and hope.
In an article written by Andy Crouch for Christianity Today he stated, “there is no need for elaborate explanations to bring a dista ...
I am having some trouble with the column this week. Our community has suffered a gut wrenching event with the loss of our courthouse. We are all affected by this. And the crime spree threatened other landmarks and burned a home. My mother always told me that if I couldn’t say anything nice, be quiet.
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner it makes me think of my mom’s Strawberry Cake. I always knew that I would have a Red Velvet cake for my birthday and a Strawberry Cake for Valentine’s Day. My mom would make her strawberry cake and a homemade valentine, complete with doilies and a poem for Valentine’s Day.
Folks who regularly lump alcoholic beverages into the cauldron labeled “witches’ brew” may still be shaking their heads, wondering why Anheuser-Busch didn’t get their famous Clydesdales in harness for Super Bowl LV.
The brewery moguls say they’re skipping major SB ads for the first time in 37 years so funds can be diverted to further increase COVID-19 vaccine awareness.
That’s right folks, there is STILL no place like Mason! Yes, we have suffered a profound loss to our community and heritage, but what makes Mason special remains unchanged. Even though our physical beauty has been marred for the time being, the heart of this community…its people…are resilient and we will grow stronger as we come together to rebuild.
Although this rebuilding process will be more like a marathon than a sprint, during this time we will continue to live our lives the Maso ...
These are great little cupcakes to have with your morning coffee or juice. Or for a mid-morning snack. Or for a mid-afternoon snack. Or for dessert. Or for when you happen to walk past them and get the urge. We love 'em!!
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ cup milk
For the dip:
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons margarine, melted
Process:
Preh ...
Over the years I have dabbled in various sports — football, softball, volleyball, and golf. But the one that was always my favorite as a player was basketball.
I took up the game in my early childhood when one Christmas I received a basket ball and hoop. The only place I had/put the hoop was on the side of the barn.
The library building will be open for browsing this week with hours from 10:00 to 5:00. We will have two computers available for use. We will also still be running curbside services as well.
New to the Library:
DVDS:
Fatman
Mr. and Mrs. Murder Series 1
Princess Ka’iulani
Roadkill
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Snowpiercer Season 1
The West Wing Season 1
Fiction: (all quotes from publishers’ summaries)
The Children’s Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin (F BEN)
“The morn ...
The dramatic granite and gneiss outcrops of Mason County are often covered with colorful lichens, as are most of our trees. This is great sign of our clean air, as lichens are very sensitive to air pollution. If you drive from Mason to one of the large cities to our east, such as Austin or San Antonio, stop and look at the oak trees along your journey.
Purchase price is important, but it is not the only factor when buying a home. Consider the following “costs” when choosing a place to live.
Cost of Travel
Your home is your starting point for everywhere you go. How much time does it take to get to work? Where is the nearest grocery store?
