Mason County is in the top 4% of the State of Texas.
With the cooperation of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Mason County Attorney, Mason County 452nd District Attorney and the Clerk’s Office we are at a 98% rate. There are only 6 other counties that have the same rate and only one county at 99% and that is Throckmorton that does not have 20 arrest in any given year.
We had yet another great turn-out for the Scramble on 3/30: 28 golfers!
They were divided up into 5 teams and began play under clear but rather breezy conditions. At the end of the match, two power teams emerged with a very impressive -7. Brent and his team of Brad, Richard, Penny, Candy and Logan tied with Seth’s team of Sheila, Aaron, Carol, Margaret and Barry.
In the putt-off that followed, Richard was able to get his ball closest to the target hole, thereby securing a first place victory ...
As the recent events in Mason indicate, spring brings renewed activities after winter’s end. Fund raisers, spring sports, one-act play, and, most importantly, wildflowers! Mason and surrounding roadways are awash in bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush, and many others, bringing visitors from far and near to our fair city.
After the wildflowers have begun blooming, traffic on the road becomes hazardous, as many visitors stop to take pictures of our colorful display.
The Mason Lions Club met Tuesday, March 29th for it’s weekly luncheon meeting. There were 38 members and 8 visitors present. Among the visitors were 3 Mason High School Seniors, Seth Hudson, Levi Hofmann, and Luke Gillespie.
First Vice President Jess Irwin ran the meeting. President Joel Kuykendall was at home recovering from kidney stones.
Crusty White Bread
Courtesy: Delish.com
This is a quick, easy bread that requires no kneading. You do have to plan ahead a little bit, but it’s a snap to put together. You make up the dough the night before, let it sit out on the table top until you get home from work the next day, then slap it in the oven.
The Mason County Republican Women’s 30th Annual Home Tour is set for Saturday, April 16, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Each year the home owners graciously agree to open their homes to the public in order to benefit graduating seniors who are college or trade school bound. Two $1000.00 scholarships are awarded each year based on the essays submitted by these seniors.
An outstanding effort by Emanuel Martinez carried Punchers to a 2-0 win in seven innings over Junction on Tuesday.
Martinez baffled Junction , striking out 13 batters. The Punchers’ pitcher tossed seven innings of shutout ball and allowed only one hit.
Martinez got a hit in each of his three at bats.
Mason – Major livestock shows around the state include Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston and Austin. Mason County kids have had an excellent showing in all four shows including the two final shows of the season; Houston and Austin. Here are the results from Mason:
At the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Champion Steer – Aspen Martin
Champion Goat – Aspen Martin
1st Place Goat – Aspen Martin
4th Place Goat – Dakota Martin
5th Place Goat – T.
Here we are in April, were you fooled on Friday the 1st? We at the Senior Center decided we are beyond being fooled or acting foolish. In other words, they didn’t fall victims to my April fool’s joke. They are much smarter than me. Sometimes I feel like a small child on their watch.
Judge Bearden declared yesterday, Tuesday, April 5 as National Service Recognition Day.
