While they may not be driving buses, serving food or teaching lessons, Texas farmers and ranchers are helping students return to the classroom.
“From school supplies to clothing and food, Texas agriculture is an extremely important aspect of education,” Shannon Worrell, Mason County Farm Bureau president, said. “It’s easy to overlook, but a successful classroom wouldn’t exist without the help of farmers and ranchers.”
East Texas timber can be found throughout schools in the Lo ...
Mason-Llano, Texas, August 9, 2018 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Executive Director in Mason and Llano County, Randy Maenius, today announced that ranchers and livestock producers may be eligible for assistance from the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for grazing losses incurred in 2018.
According to Maenius, “Both Mason and Llano County recently met qualifying drought ratings that ‘trigger’ eligibility for the Livestock Forage Prog ...
JULY 2018 NEWSPAPER LOG
07-01-18@0915 Deputy Escobar responded to Loose Livestock on Balsam
07-01-18@1003 Mason EMS responded to Ft McKavitt St for a female with Difficulty Breathing. Patient was not transported to the hospital.
07-01-18@1252 Deputy Escobar responded to a Minor Crash on Ft McKavitt St.
07-01-18@1150 Deputy Escobar responded to a Disorderly Subject at Dollar General.
07-01-18@1502 Deputy J Lancaster responded to a Disorderly Subject at Willow Creek.
07-01-18@1658 T ...
“Boss” Lion Marty Bentson gaveled to order the weekly meeting of the Mason Lions Club on August 15.
The Lion’s Club had two guests, Tad Kirby, a junior at Mason High School and son of Pastor Kirby, and Lion Chase Smith’s father, Paul Smith, former long time tennis coach at Mason High School and prospective new Lion’s Club member.
Lion Treg Hudson was responsible for the program, and he introduced County Judge Jerry Bearden as the speaker.
Judge Bearden announced that he had li ...
The community of Mason has a reputation for meeting the challenges that come our way and working together to find a way to help those in need. As many people know a specific challenge has recently come our way when the Agency that has been supporting and providing oversight for our Senior Center Nutrition Program and the Meals-on-Wheels program has decided to stop their involvement.
The Mason County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Castell General Store for graciously hosting their Quarterly Mixer this past Thursday, August 16th! It was a fabulous turnout and we truly appreciate everyone who drove out to support a new member at their Ribbon Cutting before indulging in hand-made appetizers, burgers and good cold beer.
The 2018 Wild Game Dinner Kawasaki Mule was also on location with $1.00 raffle tickets being sold for those in attendance.
Meet June!!
She is a 1 year old female Lab mix with a fantastic personality. This pretty girl would love to be in a home where she be given plenty of play time and, of course, love. Can’t you just picture weekend camping trips or nice long hikes with June? That little face says ‘I am ready for an adventure.’ June will make a loyal and loving companion for an individual or a family.
If you are interested in learning more about her, please contact Second Chance – Mason Animal Rescue ...
Last Thursday, the Cruz-Mobile visited Mason as part of Senator Cruz’s re-election campaign. The brightly colored van drew attention around the square.
In the Lea Lou cafe, campaign staffer John Fletcher, State Outreach Director, visited with a number of supporters of the senator, discussed events in Washington, D. C., passed out campaign signs, and encouraged local supporters of the senator.
The supporters had a brisk discussion about politics and asked numerous questions about the cam ...
Mason, Texas- The Commercial Bank announced today the appointment of Curtis Donaldson as Vice President of Lending and Business Development effective September 1, 2018. Donaldson is a graduate of Texas A&M University where he received his BBA from the Mays School of Business in 1981.
A recent resident of Mason, Mr.
This is your city commissioner, Sue Pledger, updating you regarding my research into potential CITY OWNED solar power to provide electrical energy for our town. One of my main objectives during my re-election campaign was a commitment to look for ways to maintain our city budget at current levels, if possible, and to pursue long term goals for reducing our city expenses.
