During this past month’s meeting, citizens and commissioners discussed slowing down incoming traffic from the major traffic arteries entering Mason. Speed limit changes were made several years ago and have not been readdressed since that time. However, traffic increases on U.S. Highway 87 which is a North-South highway, State Highway 29 which runs from 3 miles south of Menard to Mason, and FM 1871 passing through the school zone to White’s Crossing have become a cause for concern for loca ...
Mason Independent School District’s superintendent had not been in his new office for long last year when COVID-19 became a daily headline and then gradually infiltrated rural Texas counties like his own.
“COVID-19 wasn’t one of the topics in my superintendent education classes,” said Superintendent Stan Whittle. “I stepped into this role at the end of July, so when COVID-19 happened it was an interesting welcome to the job.”
Whittle sees the timing in a positive light, despit ...
The Mason High School boys varsity basketball team finally has its first taste of victory during the 2020-21 season.
Following a 60-25 loss on Jan. 12 to District 29-2A frontrunner San Saba High School, the winless Punchers traveled to Center Point High School on Jan. 15 with a golden opportunity to pick up a district win.
The Punchers did just that against a gritty Pirates team as Mason held on for a 44-36 victory on the road, putting them at 1-6 overall and 1-4 in district play.
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The Mason High School girls’ varsity basketball team put an end to a three-game losing streak this past week as the Cowgirls picked up two much-needed victories over Goldthwaite High School and Center Point High School to begin 2A-District 29 play.
Mason Cowgirls 56, Goldthwaite Lady Eagles 46
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The Cowgirls looked to start off district play on the right track and they did just that with a gritty 56-46 victory over the Gold ...
We’re kicking off the 2021 Mason County Livestock Show & Expo (MCLSE) this week! Events take place Wednesday through Friday, Jan. 6-8 at the Fort Mason Park Community Building area. The Livestock Show will be held in an outdoor arena on the south side of the show barn, and the Eldon Kothmann Memorial Ag Mechanics Show will be set up nearby.
The 2021 Mason County Livestock Show & Expo (MCLSE) is next week, January 6-8 at the Fort Mason Park Community Building. This year’s show is dedicated to the Mason ISD faculty, staff and administration.
The show and activity schedule has been modified due to the recent increase in Covid-19 cases in the county and our desire to ensure the well-being of all attendees.
Joe Martinez, long-time City of Mason employee, was honored posthumously on Monday with the presentation of a joint resolution from the Texas House and Senate at the behest of Senator Charles Perry and Representative Andrew Murr. Senator Perry's staff member, Laura Lewis, read the proclamation and made the presentation to Joe's widow, Irene Martinez.
In comments late Monday, Mason County Judge Jerry Bearden reminded residents that Governor Abbot’s restrictions on restaurants and bars (as to capacity) automatically kick in when the number of active cases stays above 30 for an extended period. Mason County has just dropped to 38 active cases, with 13 pending, from 52 just prior to Christmas and a staggering 65 just after the holiday.
If the number of cases rises, or does not drop above 30, he warned that restrictions will be necessary.
Mason County, Texas — It’s often said, “buyer beware,” but sellers should, too. Especially when the goods are worth thousands of dollars.
On April 4, Kelsie Jordan Wright, 31, purchased a show steer for $3,001 in an online auction. She arranged for another buyer to pick up the steer and meet her with it in Canton.
Today is the day. Today. The day I have successfully avoided until it could no longer be. Each week Gerry would come in after we sent the paper to press and exclaim, “Darn it! We forgot to put you in the paper again. We need to get the story in next week,” and each time I would quietly reply, “Sure, no problem.
