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   KERRVILLE, Texas (January 19, 2017) - Schreiner University has named qualified students to its President’s and Dean’s List. To be eligible for the President’s List, full-time students must earn at least a 3.75 grade point average and have at least 12 hours credit for the term. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a full-time student must have passing grades in all courses and, must earn at least a 3.50 grade point average and at least 12 hours credit for the term. The following ...
   The Hon. Robert R. Hofmann, judge the 452nd Judicial District Court, has been elected to membership in the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation. Fellows of the Foundation are selected for their outstanding professional achievements and their demonstrated commitment to the improvement of the justice system throughout the state of Texas.
   The Might Mason Puncher Band will have its 5th annual fundraiser this Saturday, January 28, 2017, simulcast live on KHLB 102.5 FM from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be an extraordinary array of items and services on which you can cast your bids. The following is a small sample of the variety of contributions we have received so far: a dove hunt for two people donated by Steve and Melina Gamel, two loads of gravel from Mag Materials, a gift certificate from The Boondocks in Brady, a ...
   Jay Boy Adams and Zenobia are back in Texas touring with their powerhouse rhythm section, Mister Sister. They will perform at the Odeon Theater in Mason, Texas Saturday February 18 at 7:00 PM. Jay Boy Adams, who has toured with ZZ Top, the Marshall Tucker Band, the Allman Brothers, Joe Cocker and Stephen Stills, has always represented a resonant mixture of country, rock and blues.
   Darlene Brandenberger, of Mason, passed away on Monday, January 23, at the age of 75. Darlene is survived by her children Tim Chew and wife Darinda of Mason, Tracy Montoya of Mason, a sister Marlene Duzan of Bluffton and a brother Teddy Ray Doyal and wife Linda of Mason along with 5 grandchildren: Ryan Mehal and wife Crystal of San Antonio, Tyler Chew and wife Bekah of Brady, Carly Sloss and husband Hunter of San Angelo, Brooke Falgout of Mason and Kyle Montoya of Mason. Darlene wa ...
   Did you know that about 90 billion pounds of edible food goes uneaten each year! This amount of food weighs 123 times the Empire State Building and costs consumers $370 per person each year. Add to your list of 2017 resolutions a commitment to reduce wasted food in your home with simple shopping, storage, and cooking practices. Plan and Save: Plan your weekly menu and make a grocery list.
   President Trump    Dear Gerry,    I just learned that Donald Duck will be laying a wreath at Arlington Nat’l Cemetery today. The ironies overwhelm me.    Here is a man who considered paying taxes beneath him, and he’s honoring those who paid with their lives for this country? Is this not the very image of a hypocrite?
   Scarves    To all who love to knit and crochet,    As a member of the Wesley Nurse health committee, I am announcing a new project that we hope to be a yearly event. We are asking those who are interested to knit or crochet a scarf/muffler to be given to people we know are in need.
   If you love music, you won’t want to miss Hungrytown, performing in the Stribling Room of the Mason Co. M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library, 410 Post Hill St., Tuesday, Jan. 31st, at 6:00 P.M. Admission is free, but you can help feed our “hungry town” by bringing canned tomatoes or tomato sauce for our local food bank. Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson have toured the world for a decade.
   Jarrett Worrell, Worrell Enterprises of Mason TX exhibited the Reserve Champion Hereford Female, Junior Yearling Division at the 2017 National Western Stock Show. DPH 109 6129 Geisha 501 ET is a previous National Champion female and continues her campaign through the 2017 show season. Jarrett also exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Hereford Cow-Calf Pair at the 2017 National Western Stock Show in Denver, CO.

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