Opinion

Conaway ? Question for Representative Mike Conaway: Is the proposed tax reform plan a middle-class tax cut? Or a big bait & switch? Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House said: “the whole purpose of this is a middle-class tax cut.” Ryan uses the example of a mother and father with two kids earning a household income of $59,000.

Lickety salt Cows don’t have any top teeth in front. While I realize such a statement puts me at risk of winning the Most Obvious Fact In Journalism Award, let me point out that some of my readers may not have known that cows don’t have eye teeth. Lately I’ve been attracting a more citified clientele, so I figure it’s best to bring everyone up to speed, so to speak. Anyone who’s watched cows crop grass has probably noticed that, to get a mouthful, a cow will loop her tongue arou ...

Most of my adult life has been spent, “Picking it up! Cleaning it up! Putting it up!” With a lot of getting STUFF and getting rid of STUFF. It stands to reason if you rid yourself of STUFF, then why are you always finding more STUFF! So, this has been my adult life.

Champions on Parade… Others may choose to “paint the town red,” but not Houston. There, they lean heavily toward another hue. In the bayou city, orange paint is in high demand. Since their Astros won the World Series, some humans--as well as a few animals--sport dyed orange hair. And, the city’s nighttime glow seems Sunkist. We were in H-Town on parade day, when the Astros waved from firetrucks to an estimated half-million fans jamming the streets to honor their heroes’ first-ev ...

Meat Ball Sandwich Bake This quick easy spin on the Meat Ball Sub is a great way to bring family and friends together. This is one of my tailgate favorites. Whether you are going to support the local team or you’re watching your favorite sport at home or with friends, this will free up your time so you can have more time to enjoy your sport of choice. A little back story, you know I love those…..The Sub sandwich (or the Hoagie) originated in the Philadelphia area.

Fall is finally here. We have had a few cold fronts, Texas style, that change the wind direction, offer a few sprinkles, and cool us down for a few days. The calendar is filling up with all the activities that come with holidays. I really love this time of year. Class meetings continue at the Art United Methodist Church.

“The heart is the hub of all sacred places. Go there and roam.” -- Nityananda And the square is the hub of Mason. From there you can roam along three major spokes. And one almost major. North by northwest. Or south or east. With lots to discover OFF the square. Saunter south down Highway 87. Masonburgers. Sandstone Cellars Winery. And Wine Bar. Gamel Guesthouse. Bluebonnet CASA. A “Vision” Taxidermy. Unique Visions. The Hoerster Guest House. The Green ...

Learning to Serve - Blue Ribbon Kids As I write this column, the students of Mason High School are NOT in their classrooms! Instead, they are washing windows! They are raking leaves! They are straightening shelves and rearranging inventory! They are serving their community. The annual Blue Ribbon Service Day was supposed to be on Wednesday, November 8.

The Stage Dear Gerry, On behalf of the Band Boosters Officers, we would like to thank the community for coming together to help fund a new stage in time for Coronation! In particular, special thanks are given to The Mason Community Foundation, The Lions Club, Mason Bank, The Commercial Bank, James Kelly and Mona Lois Schmidt, Alpha Beta Psi, Young Life, Clear Titles of Mason, Dena Coe and Andrea Wilson for their financial assistance in making our dream of a new stage possible. We were a ...

We have an important program tomorrow night, Nov. 9, that will teach you how to protect your children from child predators online and more. Sgt. Javier Rodriguez from the Texas Attorney General’s Office will present “Children at Risk” at 6:00 P.M. Admission is free. DVDs: The Christmas Shepherd The Christmas Switch Dashing Through the Snow Double Feature Christmas: The Christmas Reunion/The Borrowed Christmas The Emoji Movie Magic Stocking The Man Who Saved Christmas P ...