The City of Mason voted a month ago to not pursue creating their own police department; but, that left a number of questions as to what the agreement between the City and County would be for future law enforcement support.
During the County Commissioners' Court meeting on Monday morning, the group considered information they received from the Mayor, Brent Hinckley, as to budgeting figures for next year regarding law enforcement.
In the fight against germs, the best defense is a good offense. To combat disease on a microscopic level, Hill Country Memorial has acquired a “germ-zapping robot,” that uses ultraviolet light to kill germs throughout the hospital.
“A disinfected room is a safer room,” said Mike Reno, HCM Chief Operating Officer.
JERSEY
1 year old male cat
Neutered & current on vaccinations
Jersey is a handsome male tabby cat with a great personality. He is a cat that really craves attention and wants to hang out wherever you are. Jersey likes dogs and other cats. He is playful and can be a total goof at times!
The Mason Garden Club has almost completed its Spring project of funding, installing and planting native plants around the newly installed Blue Star Memorial Marker. The final completion will be the unveiling of the marker on Saturday, June 4th, 11:00 a.m. on the Fort Mason grounds. All veterans and the public are invited to attend this dedication.
The Blue Star Memorial Program honors all men and women that serve in the United States Armed Services.
Mason Young Life will be offering the community, free outdoor movies throughout the summer on Thursday nights.
Movie Schedule:
June 16-Frozen, June 30-Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, July 7-The Sandlot, July 21-Mr. Peabody & Sherman, August 4-Cool Runnings.
Movies will begin at sundown, approximately 8:30 p.m. Bring your own blankets, chairs, snacks, and drinks and enjoy a free outdoor movie in Heritage Park!
Refreshments will be available for purchase from one ...
Summertime is here and we’re hoping to have lots of folks tour the fabulous Seaquist House located in Mason, TX at 405 Broad St. (just a block north of the Mason Courthouse). This 22 room home boasts 15 fireplaces, a solid black walnut staircase, numerous turn of the century stained glass windows and doors, original long-leaf pine flooring throughout the top three stories, and hand-carved limestone on the exterior of the house, as well as original wainscoting and bead-board ceilings.
I recently saw a Facebook post that said: “Only in Texas can you go from a burn ban to a no wake zone in less than 24 hours.” And we’ve all heard this many times: “If you don’t like the weather wait a minute.” These extremes pose a challenge for gardeners in Texas.
The Heart of Texas Country Music Association, based in Brady, Texas, is hosting our 20th bus tour to Nashville. The tour will be held July 14-19 and will include a stop at Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis, the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville Nightlife Dinner Show, Heart of Texas Roadshow, Joanne Cash’s Nashville Cowboy Church and Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree among other attractions.
“We always enjoy the bus tours to Music City USA,” host Tracy Pitcox said.
The Hill Country Astronomers (HCA) will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, June 6, at the Hill Country University Center, 2818 East US Hwy 290 in Fredericksburg.
Club member Dan Posey will present a program on the Revolution imager, a real time viewing system for use at the telescope. It is like having a digital eyepiece, except that a group of people can all view at once.
In 2010, after a 40-year career as an analytical chemist, Dan retired and took up amateur astronomy.
If you are interested in applying for the 2017 Habitat house, plan to attend the meetings scheduled for June 2, June 9 and June 16, 2016 at the Eckert Community Center. The meetings begin at 6:00 and you must attend a minimum of 2 meetings to be considered. If you have questions, contact Nanci Gibbons at 210-240-4299.
