Members of the Mason County 4-H Club meet weekly to prepare for the Mason County Food Show and District 7 Food Challenge. In all, there are twenty members attending two practices each Sunday. Grace Christian School has generously allowed 4-H to use their kitchen facilities for the educational program. The members range in age from 8 to 18.
Mason Study Club held their yearly Christmas luncheon with ornament gift exchange this past week in the Stribling Room of the Mason County Library. Hostesses included Jan Appleby, Barbara Brunken, Mary Carlman, Joan Lindley, and Brenda Rue.
Joyce Mutschink (pictured) introduced a new gift exchange game where hilarity reigned as gifts were “stolen”!
The Study Club’s own poet, Marianna Davis, read beautiful poems including one written in honor of her grandmother published in the book ...
The last days of November brought several visitors to the Mason County Nutrition Program. Last week, the wonderful ladies from the Riata organization came by to deliver a wonderful donation of $2,000 to the Program. We are very thankful for their generosity and support. On Wednesday, November 28th, Hill Country Preferred Senior Care hosted a sweet treat of ice cream for our guests.
Mason's victory over Brazos on Friday night sets up a classic rematch for the Punchers against long-time rival, Refugio, this coming Friday.
The game against Brazos, the Area game, saw the Punchers in control of the action on the field for all four quarters. The Mason defense continued to dominate their game, holding the Cougars to only 14 points for the night.
Mason scored early in the first quarter on a run by Klay Klaerner.
11-01-18@0751 Deputy Lancaster responded to a Crash on Hwy 29E.
11-01-18@1315 Deputy Lancaster responded to a Reckless Driver on Hwy 87N
11-01-18@1410 Deputy Lancaster responded to a Reckless Driver on Hwy 87S.
11-01-18@1219 Mason EMS responded to Wren St for a sick male. Patient was transported to the hospital.
11-01-18@1813 Deputy Moller responded to a vehicle that struck another while parking at the City Park.
11-01-18@1811 Deputy Moller provided a Vehicle Unlock
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Lion president Marty Bentson opened the November 27 meeting of the Mason Lions Club. Lion Dane Phillips presented his speaker for the program, Lion Brent Hinckley, mayor of Mason.
Lion Brent spoke on the Community Foundation in Mason, telling about its curious history and many benefits to the community.
The Community Foundation's history began back about 2006, when a hospital to be unnamed had a thrift shop in Mason to raise money for the hospital.
There is excitement in the air this week as the Punchers prepare to play football in the Alamodome on Friday. The team has certainly had a winning season, but even more they have always exhibited all of the very best characteristics of sportsmanship and the benefits of growing up in a rural Texas hometown.
BRYAN, Texas – Capital Farm Credit’s Board of Directors recently approved a $50 million cash retirement of remaining allocated equities issued in 2011. Borrowers with loans in 2011 will receive their share of the cash payment in checks mailed last week.
The $50 million represents more than 56 percent of the remaining earnings from 2011, leaving a balance of 2011 earnings after the retirement of $38,208,000.
As the month of November quickly comes to a close, we are reminded to slow down and enjoy the everyday simplicities that surround us. The changing of the time, temperature and seasonal spirit are things that everyone can enjoy. Here at the Mason County Nutrition Program, we hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
The second playoff game of the 2018 season ended well for the Punchers on Friday night, as they defeated the Weimar Eagles 35-6 in the Area match in Buda.
This game would feature the Mason defense in a prominent role, as Weimar had lots of speed behind the ball, and Mason was ready for them.
During the first quarter, both teams showed that they deserved their playoff berths.
