With the cooler fall weather the City of Mason is moving into high gear working to meet all of the extra demands of this year. The Street crew, with help from some of the other departments, is working to complete some paving projects and catch up with the patching of potholes before the really cold weather makes that impossible.
It was another busy week at our house. My brother, Fred, came to visit for a few days. And, we always have a busy social life, translated, visits to the doctor. John and I attended two class reunions on Saturday. His class, MHS Class of 1963, celebrated with lunch at Nachos.
Two thousand one hundred and fourteen.
2,114.
A very specific number.
Meaningful.
Important.
Unique.
Take a wild guess.
The balance in your bank account?
The amount of your property taxes?
The cost to fix your truck?
College tuition (for one semester)?
Your paycheck?
Guess again.
Number of stars in the sky?
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The Beauty of a Deafening Silence...
Anyone who has ever stepped into my office knows that I've always got some kind of music or other noise playing. I don't necessarily listen to what's playing, and probably couldn't tell you the last song if you were to ask. I use the generated noise as a way to cover all the other sounds of an office: people talking on the phone, printers beeping and whirring, visitors chatting with someone else in the office.
Our moder ...
Our last tournament of the year will be held this Saturday, October 15.
This is our "THANK YOU" Tournament to show our appreciation to the City, the County, the Erna Sand Plant, and all people who donated their time and money for our green reconstruction project.
It will be an 18 hole, flighted, Scramble format event.
The Mason Tennis Association is hosting a tennis mixer at the Mason Tennis Center this Sunday, October 16th at 3:30.
We will have some fun tennis time, a meeting, appreciate Susan Grote for her dedication to the community, and fellowship at the Banner House.
Gumbo will be provided, BYOB and bring an appetizer or a dessert and your fun self, adults only, thank you.
On Tuesday, October 4, Mason ISD held an informational meeting in Spanish for parents. Approximately 50 parents, friends, school board, and staff members attended along with several children. Child care was provided.
Information and handouts were given concerning the SchoolWay Communication system, the Parent Portal, the services available at the Mason County Public Library, and the ESL Program offered at Mason ISD.
The Mason Band Boosters would like to request the honor of your attendance at the 59th Annual Queen’s Coronation. It will be held on Saturday, November 5th at the Fort Mason Park Community Building. The doors will open at 7:00 and the event will start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will cost $10 and will be available beginning Monday, October 17th at Mason Bank, The Commercial Bank, Benji’s, and the High School Office.
The students of Mason High School will be presented to t ...
It’s a Pink Fiesta and all women in Mason County are invited to attend! Invite your friends and join us on Thursday, October 20th, 5:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church.
What is a Pink Fiesta? It is an awareness event for breast and cervical cancer that will help women discover how early detection can provide the best protection for these two cancers.
Here in the Hill Country folks know Grammy Award-winner Johnny Nicholas owns the little white-painted wooden restaurant and music venue, inconveniently located just 11 miles north of Fredericksburg on HWY 87. And, on any given night you may catch him at his Hill Top Cafe bangin’ the keys along with some of his notable friends.
