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One of 1,100 future leaders that assembled for the prestigious program Spent week at University of Texas learning about government AUSTIN, Tex. – The American Legion, Department of Texas, today announced that Cason Dudney of Mason High School has graduated from American Legion Boys State, Department of Texas, better known simply as Texas Boys State. Begun in 1935, Boys State is a unique program that educates future leaders about government, civics, and patriotism in a “learn by doing” env ...

The Mason Lions Club met Tuesday, June 20th, for it’s weekly luncheon meeting. There were 29 members and 5 visitors in attendance. Among the guests were Lion Michael Cope’s wife Leslie and Michael's Daughter. “Boss” Lion Jess Irwin passed around the sign up sheets for the Rodeo Round Up event and said we need more volunteers.

How much forage do I have? Experienced ranchers have lived through wet and dry cycles, and they understand forage accumulation and disappearance and livestock gains and losses. Some managers can just “tell by looking at it” if the forage they have is enough for the planned stocking rate and for improving the land resource. However, a systematic approach can improve decisions, evaluations, and reduce the risk to ranch resources associated with forage shortages.

Micah Walker, Extension Agent for Ag and Natural Resources is asking county producers or others interested in receiving information related to Agriculture and Natural Resources in Mason County and the region, to contact the extension offices. “The Extension Office would like to have the ability to disseminate information about local issues, upcoming classes for credit hours, and relevant information or classes related to Ag and Natural Resources”, said Micah. A newsletter will be emailed on ...

The rains this past weekend helped relieve the hot dry weather, but we will again be seeing 100 degree days and the yards will need some more water soon. The water well that we had go out a month ago is fully repaired with a new pump, updated electrical supply and some other improvements and we are not too concerned about the City’s water supply at this time.

During the week of June 11th to June 17th, Jenna Johnson and Grace Chapman represented Mason, Mason County and Mason ISD at the 2017 American Legion Auxiliary’s Bluebonnet Girls State Program, held at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin. Their attendance was sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Fort Mason Unit 285 here in Mason and their fees were underwritten by the generous donations of J.K.

Screams coming from the yard were my first indication that things were notright on a hot Friday afternoon three weeks ago. My wife Johnny was in the yard playing catch with our dogs when everything hit the fan. As I was soon to discover a rattlesnake had migrated through the fence into a spot under an elm tree when our golden retriever, Rio, spotted the intruder and planted his nose way too close.

The Habitat House Selection Committee will hold the second meeting to apply for the 2018 Habitat House on June 6, 2017 at the Eckert Community Center. If you are interested in applying for a home, plan to attend this meeting and the meeting on June 13, 2017. Both meetings begin at 6:00 and you must attend a minimum of 2 meetings to be considered.

It has been a roller coaster year with many joyous and disappointing moments. But as a family we forget, forgive and look forward to a more promising future. This year, I would like to recognize the JV golfers; Tyler Tatsch, Anthony Martinez, Pablo Lopez, Jax Tedder, Sutton Graves, Oscar Ortiz, Brianna Morris and Annissa Fluhmann.

The annual reunion will be June 10th in Doss, as described in the blyers, hopefully received by all the family members. Our world famous chef (Bear Crenwelge) will be preparing delicious barbecue. Vegetables, desserts, etc... will be pot luck. Kids, bring bathing suits, as I am pursuing a water activity. Fun for all!!!