Picture caption at the groundbreaking ceremony: Kneeling in front are from left: Stephanie Lyles, Sally Victor, and Judy Schmidt. Others from left are Anne Schulze, Jane Hoerster, County Judge Fritz Landers, Mary Maude McMillan, City Mayor Clinton Schulze, Tommie Lou Luckenbach, Arlis Zesch, Mona Hoerster, Librarian Mary Jo Cockrell, Jan Jordan, County Commissioner Carl Martin, Gloria Nebgen, Mabel Reeves, County Commissioner Mike Jordan, Olivia Zesch, William Arlt, and Heartsill Y ...
Just 5 short years ago there was a need that needed filling in the south end of Mason County and John T. Byerley was determined to fill it. It is through John’s hard work, perseverence and horse trading that has resulted in the Loyal Valley Volunteer Fire Department covering 317.7 square miles of Mason County.
Positive Change
I have been reading with dismay about the dispute between the recently elected city commissioner, Sue Pledger, and the city commission.
Since joining Mason’s city commission Ms. Pledger has called into question the integrity and ability of commission members, mayor, city attorney and city staff – who are experienced in the procedures and legalities of municipal government.
The proof is that Mason is an exce ...
CTEC Openness
On July 28 Heinrich Boenig and I met with Mr. Loth, CEO of CTEC, Kothmann, president of the board and Low, Vice President of the board, trying to convince them to have more transparency and accountability by having open board meetings.
We emphasized that we did not accuse the management and board members of mismanagement.
Mason Elementary/Jr. High PTO held their scheduled meeting on 9/20/2016. The following officers were voted into office:
President – Nikki Watson
Vice President – Rebecca Burns
Treasurer – Melissa Grimes
Secretary – Kelly McCrea
Public Relations – Brandy Todd
Volunteer Coordinator – Diane Aguero
Fundraising Coordinator – Kandace Smith
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The Punchers traveled up to Hawley last Friday to meet up with the 4-0 Bearcats. At the end of the night, Hawley had added a loss to their record, and the Punchers showed that they are moving forward and improving every week.
Early in the first quarter, Haddon Hudson put the first score on the board with a 9-yard run.
Billie Jack Smith
Billie Jack Smith, 76, of Natalia, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016.
Born in Mason, Texas, on September 2, 1940, he was the son of Jack Smith and Eloise Bickenbach Smith Hoerster. He lived most of his life in the Mason and Junction area.
A beloved dad, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Billie knew no stranger and had a heart of gold.
Jerrad Wesley Trevino, Sr
Born: October 6, 1978 – Died: September 18, 2016.
Jerrad Trevino was killed in Mason, Tx. on September 18, 2016, and pronounced dead at 4:20 p.m. Witnesses stated he was riding in the back of his pickup truck and the wind blew his cowboy hat off and he fell out onto the road as he reached to retrieve his hat.
He is survived by his son Jerrad Wesley Trevino, Jr.
Loma Schooley
Loma McWilliams Schooley was born March 11, 1944, to Tom and Nettie Morris McWilliams. She grew up in the Ranch Branch community.
Loma attended Mason schools and graduated from Mason High School. She married Jimmy Schooley on March 20, 1965. They made their home in Fredonia, Texas, where they farmed peanuts and ranched together for many, many years.
They were blessed with three children: Laurie, Steve and Pattie.
Sarah Kidd
Sarah Kidd, of Mason, passed away on September 2, at the age of 91.
Sarah was born in Dallas on February 24, 1925, to Ernest Coffman and Bertha Ansted.
Sarah was a long-time resident of Mason and worked in administration with the Mason ISD for many years before her retirement.
She married Amos Kidd and he preceded her in death.
