While others spent time at the beach, pool or simply hanging out with friends, Mason County students learned about business and free enterprise. Bode McMillan and Grace Chapman of Mason High School attended this year’s Texas Farm Bureau Annual Youth Leadership Conference at Tarleton State University to gain a leg-up in the path to their dreams.
“YLC is an excellent opportunity for students to learn about the Free Enterprise Speech Contest, how our nation operates and develop valuable leader ...
Race fans eager to stand trackside for live pari-mutuel horse racing will find it at Fredericksburg Downs on July 2 and 3 when the Gillespie County Fair & Festivals Association hosts its first race meet of the summer.
The racing schedule at the Class 3 track calls for a full slate of quarter horse and thoroughbred racing as well as special races, trials, and futurities.
Heart of Texas Records is pleased to announce a special Curtis Potter Tribute/Benefit show and dance at the Heart of Texas Events Center in Brady. The event will be held on Sunday, July 10, from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Admission is a $20 donation and there will be a silent auction as well.
Mason County 4-H was represented at the 2016 Texas 4-H Roundup contest called “Share the Fun.” Kendra Klaerner, 4-H member and Junior from Mason ISD performed on Thursday, June 9 at the Rudder Complex on the campus of Texas A&M University. Kendra competed in the Musical/Instrumental category playing the piano piece “Waterfall” by Jon Schmidt.
The Texas 4-H Roundup is a qualifying and invitational event for 4-H youth who placed in a district level roundup or signed up to compete in o ...
Shay Tindall DeVos loves to share the colorful art of storytelling with children and adults and will be sharing storybooks, Native American tales, and personal stories from her Hill Country childhood with Mason area children this summer at the Mason County Library.
Known as the “story girl” to many young people and adults in the Hill Country through libraries, schools, and special events, “Ms.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Llano County, will be having a Private Pesticide Applicator Training Class on Monday, July 11, 2016. Class will begin with registration at 8:00 am with the training beginning at 8:15 am. Cost of the training if you pick up your materials is $75. If info is mailed to you, cost will be $85.
Judgment
As I sit back and watch people, and listen to them speak, it becomes clear that they have convinced themselves that there is a Heaven, but no Hell; rewards, and no punishments; good, but no evil; bad judgements, but no sin! This is contrary to God’s Word? Who says the Bible is anything but just another great history book?
Orlando
I thank the editor of the MASON COUNTY NEWS for writing his editorial in remembrance of the victims of the hateful attack in Orlando. And I feel immense pride in my Country when, by order of the President of the United States of America, I see the flag of the United States of America flying at half staff at our United States of America post office as an act of respect for those same victims.
Sally Capps
The Mason, Texas Facebook page recently arrived at the significant milestone of 3,000 FANS! The page is used to promote tourism in Mason County by sharing history, stories, events and happenings that might encourage visitors to venture to our fine town.
Page administrators, Sally Martin and Tony Plutino highlight Mason businesses and activities.
Nora Langehennig
Mrs. Nora Estelle Langehennig passed away Wednesday, June 15th, at the age of 95.
Nora is survived by her daughter-in-law, Dawn Langehennig & 2 grandchildren: Lauren & Wyatt Langehennig.
Funeral services for Nora Langehennig were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 21st, in Fredericksburg Funeral Home, with Rev. Mark Ward officiating.
The family greeted friends Monday, June 20th, 5-7 p.m., in Fredericksburg Funeral Home.
Graveside services & interment followed in Christ ...
