The tax revenue that would be generated by changing Mason County from a “dry county” to a “wet county” is substantial. That’s why there is a petition circulating to make Mason County a “wet county” with legalized alcohol sales. Much of the economic development happening all across the Texas Hill Country is directly related to tourism and food and wine culture, and alcohol sales are a big part of that.
Studies show that counties that go from “dry” to “wet” not only incr ...
Today was a wonderful day. The Art United Methodist Church opened for worship again. The service was different from services three months ago. But, we were all ready to meet together and worship. For those that are unable to attend, the service is still on You Tube.
Class Meetings will resume this week.
The day after Memorial Day the Thrift Store reopened, and will continue to be open from 9:00 in the morning till 2:00 in the afternoon. The shorter afternoon hours allows the staff time to clean and disinfect the store to provide a safe shopping environment. We are also requiring shoppers to wear a mask in the store and that children under 12 not be brought to the store, so that we can maintain a clean and healthy store for everyone.
This letter is intended for families with:
Children who received SNAP food benefits for March 2020.
Children who are certified for free or reduced-price school meals during the 2019-20 Texas school year.
Children who attend a school that offers free meals to all students (Community Eligibility Provision or Provision 2).
If you do not meet at least one of these criteria, you are not eligible for the benefits described below.
Dear Parent or Guardian,
We understand the challenging ci ...
Mason’s Scarlet Punchers, those intrepid women “of a certain age,” who absolutely insist on enjoying life to the fullest, are rebounding from social isolation with a vengeance! Nothing, and we mean nothing, can get between the Scarlet Punchers and the annual Tacky Jewelry Exchange, which will be held at our June gathering, on Tuesday, June 2nd, (11:30 AM) at the home of Jan Appleby.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted some of our most basic businesses and services.
To assist farmers, ranchers and other Texans, Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) launched a COVID-19 resource web page, https://texasfarmbureau.org/covid-19-resources, to help navigate this unprecedented situation.
“It can be difficult to know where to turn for information online,” Mason County Farm Bureau President, Will Frey said.
The Art United Methodist Church will have regular Sunday morning services on May 31. We are all ready to return to church on Sunday. Pastor Tim and his helpers have done a great job putting services on YouTube, but we are ready to be in church again. There will not be Sunday School on May 31.
Grandson John is graduating from high school Friday night.
May 22, 2020 — The U.S. Census Bureau, in coordination with Federal, State and local health officials, will begin a phased restart of some 2020 Census field operations in select geographic areas this week, including parts of Central Texas.
Beginning next week, operations will resume at the Williamson County (Leander) Area Census Office (ACO).
BRYAN, TX - Texas students remain a priority to Capital Farm Credit’s commitment to youth in agriculture. The tradition to award 100 scholarships to students across Texas continues in 2020.
The following High School Seniors were awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Capital Farm Credit’s Central Texas area offices; Kyler Bordner of Cherokee, Bethany Crenwelge of Fredericksburg, Juna Glasscock of Llano, Blake Greaves of Coleman, Jacob Jenschke of Fredericksburg, Kelton Marek of Harper, Shyan ...
The staff and management of the Community Thrift Store is pleased to announce that we will soon be reopening. On Tuesday, May 26, the day after Memorial Day, we will open at 9:00 in the morning and be open till 2:00 that afternoon. It is expected the store will follow these hours for the next several weeks to allow the staff time to clean and disinfect the store each afternoon to provide a safe and pleasant shopping environment.
