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Though it was more of a formality after discussions at the last City meeting, the City Commission voted on Monday night to reschedule the May 2 election to November 3, 2020, to coincide with the General Election. Early voting will begin in late October. At the last City meeting, the Commission urged citizens to take down campaign signs for the seven candidates running for the three positions until nearer the election. During the Public Comment section of the meeting, Mason County Judge Jerr ...

Since 1983, April has been designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month to raise awareness of the pervasiveness of child abuse/neglect and to promote the safety and well-being of all children. Children are the next generation of leaders and brightest rays of hope for the future. All children deserve to grow up in a nurturing environment free from harm and fear.

Most Valuable Player Logan Glover, Jr., 6-4, Post, San Saba Offensive MVP Azul Salinas, Sr., 6-1, Guard/Forward, Christoval Defensive MVP Sean O’Keefe, Sr., 6-3, Forward, San Saba Newcomer of the Year Jayden Walker, Jr., 6-3, Forward, Christoval The anchor of the Cougar defense that held district opponents to just over 30 points a game and season opponents to just under 37 points a game, he averaged seven points, seven rebounds, two blocks and one assist per game.

Due to the COVID-19 situation we have closed our office door to public traffic until further notice, to protect the community and our staff. We are taking calls daily to answer questions and conduct normal office duties M-F 8am-4pm. We have a few changes in our informal protest process and ARB hearings this year due to the COVID-19 situation. Appraisal Notices will be mailed during the normal time, usually mid-May.

I hope everyone had a pleasant Easter Holiday and were able to celebrate in some fashion or another even though church services are somewhat restricted during this period due to the coronavirus pandemic. Our churches have provided for all citizens some type of Easter service and we should be very grateful to them for their dedication. The number of cases of Covid-19 continue to climb throughout the State and the death toll stands at 271 as of Monday, April 13th.

Quick digest • 25% of confirmed people with COVID-19 do not have any symptoms • You can have the virus and spread it without knowing • Wash your hands frequently and don’t touch your face • Wear a face covering if you HAVE to be out in public • Practice social distancing of 6ft • Disinfect frequently touched surfaces (door handles/grocery carts/cellphones) • Motivate one another to follow guidelines • Call your local provider or local Frontera clinic for any qu ...

I hope that each of you had a wonderful Easter, even though undoubtedly it was considerably different than those that have come before. One thing that has stayed the same this year is the abundant displays of wildflowers and the beautiful patches of bluebonnets everywhere in the Hill Country. Whether you take time for a drive just around town and enjoy the many patches of blue, or get a chance to drive through the country roads and enjoy the many colors and intense green vegetation of spring, ...

As of Monday morning April 6, 2020, there have been 6,812 persons diagnosed as positive with the virus and 127 deaths reported in 152 of the 254 Texas counties by the Texas Department of Emergency Management and the Department of State Health Services. The Governor continues to inform elected officials throughout the state of various orders and declarations out of his office.

When the Mason County Food Bank opened on March 30, the shelves were stocked and volunteers Ann Cornelison, Juanita Keller, Scott Zesch, Bruce Lemberg, Mark Lemberg, Kim Jackson, Mark Huerta, Ryan Jordan and the Guice family were trained and ready. Two hours later, shelves were bare, and volunteers were road weary! In order to meet the community’s needs on April 1, 2020, Olin and Gloria Williams made a special trip to the Concho Valley Food Bank and brought a truckload of canned fruit, ve ...

The Mason County Food Bank was open on March 30 In response to emerging needs due to Covid19. On that date there was more demand for service than in recent history. The Food Bank will be open again on April 13 from 3:00 to 5:30. Delivery will be through curbside pick-up to maintain social distancing. April food pantry dates: April 13, April 27.