On March 19th, the Mason County Republican Convention was held at the library. Delegates for the upcoming state convention were nominated and voted upon. Elected to represent Mason County as delegates are: Robert McDonald, Vicki Enrique, Susan Lannoy and Will McCann. Alternates are: Bruce Lehmberg, Kendrah McDonald, Oscar Durham and Jan McCann.
The 2016 Texas Republican Convention will be held in Dallas on May 12th through May 15th.
In the haste get all of the Adolph Reichenau descendants in the picture and mentioned in the article two weeks ago in the News, Ann Reichenau Burgess and Hal A Reichenau were accidently left out of the picture and mention of the Great Grandchildren of Adolph A. Reichenau in attendance.
Their father, Milton Adolph Reichenau was named after his Grandfather Adolph A.
The Mason High School UIL Academics Team won the 2A Region IV Championship on Saturday, April 23rd, in Corpus Christi. The achievement marks the first time in MHS history that the Academic team has won the whole regional tournament. In addition, by placing among the top three competitors in their events, 12 students advanced to compete in the UIL State Tournament that will be held in late May.
Steeley Smith began MHS’s run of success by enduring six hour-long rounds of debate to place 2nd in ...
Walter M. Tuckness
Walter Milton Tuckness of Junction, TX, who passed from this life on Friday, April 22, 2016, was born in Mason, TX, on February 8, 1935, to Robert Lee and Myrle (Ward) Tuckness.
Milton graduated from Junction High School in 1955, joining the U. S. Army before finishing school. He spent the remainder of his military service in Germany.
While working in Ozona after discharge, he met and married Juanita Oathout and her son David, whom he later adopted.
Michael Patrick Shanley
On Monday, April 25, 2016, Michael Patrick Shanley peacefully “slipped the bonds of earth” at his home here in Mason, in the company of his beloved wife, Gail, family members and friends.
Mike was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 27, 1947, and lived on Long Island until he joined the Army in October 1966.
Larry Henderson
Larry Ernest Henderson, age 71, of Voca, Texas, passed away Friday evening, April 22, 2016, in Brady, Texas.
He was born August 13, 1944, in Brady, Texas, to Ernest Oliver Henderson & Leah Violet (Passmore) Henderson.
Larry married Shirley Lindsey on May 26, 1977, in Brady. He worked for Oglebay Norton Industrial Sands for 30 years, retiring in 2001 as Regional Manager.
Great food, amazing drinks and fantastic auction items!!! Second Chance will be holding its first formal Capital Campaign event this coming Saturday. Our PawTails Party will be on April 23, 2016 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Keith and Sue Kaan.
Second Chance is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt Texas non-profit corporation dedicated to the rescuing of dogs and cats within Mason County.
WHEREAS, in Federal fiscal year 2015, the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services confirmed 66,721 cases of child abuse or neglect, including 72 in Mason, Menard, McCulloch Kimble & Edwards counties.
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect is a serious problem affecting every segment of our community, and finding solutions requires input and action from everyone in our community; and
WHEREAS, our children are our most valuable resources and will shape the future of Texas; and
WHEREAS, ...
All aboard!
Line up, everyone.
Two by two.
Keep moving.
That’s right.
Keep the line moving.
There’s room for all
The Ark is now loading.
Yep.
Michael, row the boat ashore.
Hallelujah.
When it rains, it pours.
And that certainly proved to be true.
As it poured and poured these past couple days.
Night and day.
Day and night.
Didn’t stop the hummingbird.
But all the other birds took cover.
Hummingbirds don’t have that luxury.
Their lives are on the line.
And no time to waste.
Bless their t ...
