On Saturday, April 2, The Mason Artisan Gallery will be celebrating six years at our small Sunday House at 117 N. Liveoak. We thank the kind people here in Mason who have patronized our shop.
During this time, we have had visitors and customers from as far away as Australia. We continue to feature paintings oils, watercolors, and acrylics, as well as jewelry, ceramics, cards, gourds, and much more.
There will be a drawing for a door prize, as well as specially priced art displayed on the south ...
Magical Mason is popping with color in more ways than one! Mother Nature is working her magic on the hills and in the valleys, while talented artists are planning displays for their creations during Mason Bloomin’ Arts Fest on Saturday, April 2nd. From 11am-4pm a whole host of artists will be lining the sidewalks with their creations.
For local artist, Karen Sharbo, (featured at the Arnold Art Gallery), color and creativity have always been a part of her life.
Texas Department of Agriculture recognizes Mason ISD, Mason, TX.
The Texas Department of Agriculture and Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller honored the Mason ISD child nutrition department with a Perfect Peach Award for its achievement in TDS’s 2015 Local Products Challenge. Participating schools that accepted Commissioner Miller’s challenge and incorporated local ingredients from Texas in at least three meal components - dairy, protein, fruits, vegetables or grains - earn ...
The City of Mason will be holding a General Election for City Commissioner District 3 Saturday, May 7, 2016. Early voting begins Monday, April 25, 2016 in the City Office Building, 124 Moody St., and concludes Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Early voting hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The City has allowed extra hours during Early Voting for individuals that may need the extra time.
Food.
Used to be brown bag or lunchbox.
Not so simple anymore.
Lots of questions now.
Paper or plastic?
Sweet or unsweetened?
Medium or rare?
Hot tea or iced tea?
Spicy or mild?
Red or green sauce?
With or without cheese?
Mayonnaise or mustard?
Chips or fries?
Regular bun or Texas toast?
Small, medium, or large?
Is that for here or to go?
Smoking or non-smoking?
How many in your party?
Food.
Can’t live without it.
Nor without all the questions.
Food servers ask them all day long.
How do you w ...
Here I sit at the computer on Sunday evening. I am overstuffed on Easter goodies. I am exhausted as only Grandmas who have teenage grands understand. The confetti eggs are still in the carton because I forgot to get them out. The pile of laundry in front on the washer is huge.
Woohoo! It’s spring time here in Mason, TX. The wildflowers are out and they look amazing. In the Chamber office, we have a map with three driving tours to go look at all the wildflowers in the county. Stop by the Chamber office and grab your copy of Mason’s Historic Country Lanes Wildflower Drive.
April has approached us very fast.
It certainly seems like spring now with the warm weather, daylight savings time adjustment and Easter behind us already. The trees are just beginning to bud, and things continue to need tending to around the City. The crews are spraying the weeds that are starting to grow up along the streets and in the park areas, although it will be a constant job to keep up with them for the coming months.
The Little Saline Community had a few UNFORGETABLE CHARACTERS as did most areas of the rural areas of Texas but I happen to have had the privilege of having known most of them and at least, have good second hand information of those before my time. I have finally reached the status of Senior Citizen at 85 and now have the right to make conversation in an open door and hold up foot traffic to complete my story.
Texans Taken by Cruising....
Though most may not realize it, the main reason cruise vacations rise to the top of bucket lists is anticipation of sameness--like going to Grandma’s house for Thanksgiving.
Unexpected surprises also delight. Where else can one find delightful path-crossings with others in a setting replete with “non-stops” of food, comfort and entertainment?
