Congratulations to Vedel Munoz or Fort Worth for turning in the first tagged trout of the Second Annual Mason County WinterFisch. Vedel was enjoying a fun day on the Llano River while visiting his family and friends in his home town when he caught this Rainbow Trout sporting yellow tag.
As we all know, time passes quickly. It passes even more quickly when you’re having fun! These past four months, that I have had the wonderful opportunity and privilege of spending at the Mason County Nutrition Program, were not only fast and fun but a touching experience as well. Even though I have only spent a short time as the Nutrition Director, I have made many lasting memories and friendships and have been blessed by spending time with some of our community’s most remarkable members ...
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At our special City Commission and Planning and Zoning Workshop Monday, Feb 4th, we had an exceptionally well prepared and presented slide show by Dr. Michael Murphy, retired professor from the College of Architecture at Texas A&M. This, I believe, was a great way to introduce some overall considerations to planning for Mason’s future, which includes first agreeing on a general plan for the future development of our special and unique town.
Lion “Boss” Marty Bentson opened the February 4 meeting of the Mason Lion’s Club with a request for the invocation followed by a group Pledge of
Allegiance to both flags and concluded with a singing of the song “America”. Lion Marty welcomed guests Hap Hedges and Bob Terrell.
Since the scheduled speaker was sidelined with the flu Lion Michael Murphy rose to the occasion by gallantly coming forward and agreeing to discuss the recent City Commission call for revisions and updating ...
During the past three weeks John Palacio, the City Administrator, and I have had several meetings and conversations with engineers and state agencies for the City projects that we anticipate working on during the coming months. It is always a challenge to work out the details on systems that are carefully monitored by environmental regulations.
AUSTIN, TX – State Representative Andrew Murr (R- Junction) recently filed House Bill 1466, legislation that will force telecommunications companies to own up to their responsibilities to timely repair damaged telephone infrastructure and restore basic communication services following a disaster or emergency. This bill comes in direct response to the lack of any reasonable response to repair and restore basic landline service to parts of the Hill Country following historic flooding that occ ...
January was a very good month for the stray and unwanted animals in Mason County! Second Chance rescued a total of 11 dogs and cats. We placed 8 dogs in adoptive homes and transferred one to a partnering shelter that was adopted the very next day! As with all animals placed by Second Chance, these lucky adoptees went to their new homes having received appropriate veterinary care, fully vaccinated, spayed/neutered and micro-chipped.
During January Second Chance partnered with the Animal Cont ...
Members of Mason Study Club met on Wednesday, January 22nd for the regular monthly club meeting. Guest speaker of the day was Cory Rolfe from the Mason Wellness Center. He explained the center was opened in October of 2019.
The goal of the wellness center is to offer our Mason community physical therapy, wellness classes, personal training, massages, nutrition coaching, exercise equipment and more.
The Mason Tennis Team opened up its season by hosting an eight-team tournament on the new tennis courts and upgraded facility. Every coach and team that participated this weekend complimented Mason High School and the community of Mason for investing in the future of the tennis program and its support of tennis in general.
The Mason Community Foundation awards several grants every spring and fall to local non-profits to assist them provide better facilities and services to meet the many needs around town. The Spring grant cycle is fast approaching, with a deadline of Monday, March 2, and if your group has a project you would like to see funded now is the time to pick up an application at the Thrift Store on the south-west corner of the Square and fill it out.
