Country Legends TG Sheppard and Mary Lou Turner will headline the Llano Country Opry on Saturday, January 14. Tickets are $20 for the 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM shows at the Lantex theater in downtown Llano. Tickets are on sale at www.heartoftexascountry.com or by calling (325) 247-5354.
TG Sheppard has enjoyed 21 number one hits and being ranked among the top 100 country artists of all time has made him one of the most popular live performers on tour today.
Denise Kennedy, President, Llano County Historical Museum
The Llano County Historical Museum, 310 Bessemer, Llano Texas is currently exhibiting “Lone Star and Eagle: German Immigration to Texas,” an exhibition by Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
In the 1840s, German immigrants began settling at New Braunfels, Fredericksburg, Sisterdale, and other hill country locations, imparting a distinctive character to these communities.
“Lone Star and Eagle” features reproductions of archival photographs, ...
Do you have garments you’re not wearing because they’re missing a button, the hem or buttonhole is torn, or they need other repairs? If this is the case, come to Patrice Searsy’s “Easy Sewing Fixes” on Tuesday, January 17th. Patrice will be demonstrating fixes requiring sewing and ways not requiring sewing.
The Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library and the Piatagorsky Foundation are proud to bring a live concert featuring two amazing, world-class artists to Mason. Tenor Rodrigo Garciarroyo and pianist Richard Dowling will perform at the First United Methodist Church, 210 Broad Street, Sunday, January 15th at 2:00 P.M.
With the recent freezing temperatures, most vegetation is now dead and extremely flammable. All precautions should be taken with activities that could start a fire.
Spotters and available water needs to be around anyone cutting/welding or other sources of sparks. Controlled burns or trash burning should only be done if weather conditions (high humidity in early morning and wind velocity less than 5 mph) permit.
The regular meeting of the Mason Garden Club will be held on
Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 2 p.m. in the Stribling Room of the Mason County M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library.
Dr. James Lindley of Fredericksburg will be giving a program on“Bees.” This is a very timely presentation as the number of beesis declining and we can learn how to help one of nature’s best friends make a comeback.
Visitors are welcome.
The Mason County AgriLife Extension Service wishes to thank the community for their continued support of its 4H members and their projects. The Texas AgriLife Extension Service also wishes to thank the many volunteers who committed to work in the 4H Concession Stand, which is the annual 4H fundraiser, and those who stepped-up to volunteer their time and efforts at the Mason County Livestock Show.
Below is a list of the 4H members and their show results from this weekend.
High school students in the Central Texas Electric Cooperative service area can now submit an essay to be one of three winners for the 2017 Government-in-Action Youth Tour, an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., June 7–16.
Essays must be turned in by January 27 for this opportunity that truly is the trip of a lifetime.
The City of Mason will be holding a City Election, Saturday, May 6, 2017. City positions up for election this year are: City Commissioner District 2 and City Commissioner District 4. Residents of the City of Mason who desire to place their name on the ballot for one of these positions may do so beginning Wednesday January 18, 2017 until Friday February 17, 2017.
For some people the daily grind of a full work week isn’t enough, they need a full weekend of grinding as well, Gravel Grinding to be precise. What the heck is Gravel Grinding!? In a nutshell, Gravel Grinding is road cycling that features dirt roads over asphalt and uses mountain bikes, cyclo-cross bicycles or modified road bikes.
