March 31, 2021 Issue

“It’s not about the ashes, for they tell a tale of what was. It’s about having a vision sufficient to understand that the tale that lies among the ashes stands ready to build the dream that will rise above the ashes.” Craig D. Lounsbrough, LPC As Mason residents, friends and families continue to work through their shock and sadness due to the recent loss of the Mason County Courthouse; a gathering of angels from around the country have been actively seeking to contribute to the rebu ...

After around 6 months of construction work, the Mason County Food Bank is getting ready to operate out of its renovated facility next month. Its next curbside food distribution event, on April 12, will be the last time the nonprofit uses its adopted home, the Young Life House, which is across the street from the Food Bank. “We’ll start moving the next day, so it’s really exciting,” said Nancy Gibbons, manager of the Mason County Food Bank. Renovation project nearly complete In S ...

With last season’s youth baseball season sidelined due to Covid precautions; Mason’s youngsters; ages ranging from 5 to 14 are enjoying their opportunity this season to get out on the diamond and have some fun. Mason’s season begins in March and ends in May coinciding with the summer break from school.

The cast and crew of SILENT SKY, Mason’s One Act Play 2021 entry, won Bi-district and are now preparing for Region in Corpus Christi on Tuesday, April 13. Students took home some impressive honors at Bi-district at Tivy HS on March 19. In rare fashion, Will Ince and Hannah Bishop were BOTH awarded Top Performers (formerly Best Actor and Best Actress), Abbey Wallace was All Star Cast while Linden Chapman and Lauren Olson won Honorable Mention All Star Cast.

With last season’s youth baseball season sidelined due to Covid precautions; Mason’s youngsters; ages ranging from 5 to 14 are enjoying their opportunity this season to get out on the diamond and have some fun. Mason’s season begins in March and ends in May coinciding with the summer break from school.

The Mason High School varsity softball team looked sharp over the past week as the Cowgirls dominated three District 28-2A games against San Saba High School, Medina High School, and Center Point High School. MASON COWGIRLS 13, SAN SABA LADY ARMADILLOS 2 After a tough loss to Johnson City High School the previous week, the Cowgirls got back on the right track on March 23 with a 13-2 win over the host Lady Armadillos of San Saba. In the top of the first inning, Mason got on the board ear ...

The Mason High School boys and girls varsity track and field teams recently competed in the annual Armadillo Relays on Thursday, March 25 at San Saba High School. MASON PUNCHERS VARSITY The Punchers had several boys athletes do quite well in the track events as Fernando Callejas placed first in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:08.27, Blake Lewis placed second in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.31 seconds, and Brody Comey placed third in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 17.61. ...

Miguel (Mike) J. Arteaga of Mason, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at the age of 67, surrounded by his family. Mike will be remembered as a soft spoken man full of love and devotion. Mike was born in Los Rodriguez, Guanajuato, Mexico in 1953. His family moved to the United States where his parents settled in Fredonia, TX in 1962.

This week before Easter is known, in the life of the church, as Holy Week. The days in which we remember the events of the last earthly week of Jesus. It is a solemn week as we remember on Thursday the last meal that Jesus had with his 12 disciples, those closest to him.

As the weather warms, trees leaf out, and wildflowers burst forth on the landscape, many of us are eager to go out and enjoy the spring weather. Snakes are becoming active as well, and that fact upsets many people. Here I will do my best to suggest that you relax a bit about snakes, and learn to watch and enjoy them.

We will be closed on April 2nd for Good Friday. Have a happy Easter! New to the Library: DVDS Amadeus Annie Cloudstreet Coming to America The Ghost and Mrs. Muir The Good Lord Bird Much Ado About Nothing Fiction: (all quotes from publishers’ summaries) Fast Ice by Clive Cussler (F CUS Aus.18) The Palm Beach Murders by James Patterson (F PAT) The Bounty by Janet Evanovich (F EVA O’H.

A while back I was giving a talk to a group of people about the condition of our Hill Country habitat when a woman, obviously peeved about my suggesting the overabundant population of deer was damaging the habitat and needed to be reduced, blurted out, “Well, you just like plants more than animals.” My initial thought was that it was just a reflex response to my suggestion that some of her beloved deer should be shot. On further reflection, I think that at least part of her response was ...

With spring showers bring April flowers (and vegetables). I don’t know about you, but I am ready for some warm weather. I hope the freezes haven’t gotten all of the flowers and vegetables. This dish is a delectable mixture of beef and vegetables. I am always looking for new ground beef recipes and this one was not a disappointment.

These are great cookies that are very fresh tasting and rather light in texture and are sure to become a regular in your house. They're also quite easy to make, so even those of you who might be “baking challenged” can tackle this recipe and come out as a winner. Ingredients: 2 large eggs at room temperature 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon grated orange zest ¾ cup sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt O ...

The southeast side of the shed provided shelter from the cool northwest wind. The early morning sun reflected off the tin siding warming our backs as we leaned against it waiting for the other shearers to arrive. Ernest and I were engaged in our semi-annual conver­sation, catching up on what had happened in each other's lives since the last shearing.

What to plant in March through April? Beans, snap, lima, cantaloupe, swiss chard, collards seeds or transplants, cucumber, eggplant, “cool season” greens to name a few. Okra first of April, mustard till end of March, April peas English and snap through July. Also, pepper transplants now through May, sweet potato slips now through the end of June.

We are celebrating Holy Week this week. The Art Methodist Church will have a Good Friday Service April 2 at 5 pm at the cross. Easter Sunrise Service will be under the tabernacle at 7 am on April 4. There will be a light breakfast following the service. There will not be an Easter Egg Hunt this year for the children.

‘Space. The final frontier. These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. Her five-year mission: To explore strange, new worlds. To seek out new life, and new civilizations. To boldly go where no man has gone before.’ When I was six years old, if someone asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I’d’ve told them I wanted to be Captain James Tiberius Kirk.

Property owners have the right to protest actions concerning their property tax appraisals. You may follow these appeal procedures if you have a concern about: • the appraised (market) value of your property; • the unequal value of your property compared with other properties; • the inclusion of your property on the appraisal records; • any exemptions that may apply to you; • the qualification for an agricultural or timber appraisal; • the taxing units taxing your prop ...