Due to recent damage by natural forces, a local cemetery association will be raising money to pay for repairs at the historic Gooch Cemetery in Mason County. “In the next few weeks, we’re going to have a board meeting and we’ll be deciding on what to do about these old monuments,” said George Brannies, chairman of Mason Bank.
Mason County Commissioners revisited the issue of subdivision regulations, welcomed a medical intern working here through the Rural Health Initiative, and hired a new county agent, in addition to making plans for upcoming Trick or Treat events for local children at their meeting Tuesday.
Judge Jerry Bearden emphasized the need to get new subdivision regulations made to replace those in place since 1997.
As Mason moves into Fall and awaits much needed rain; the community is gearing up for what unmistakably will be a very event-filled season. Cooler weather brings with it the promise of a busy holiday season.
According to Heather Harrell of the Mason Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber calendar is filled with new and recurring festivals with something for everyone.
Now through the end of October, the 2nd Annual McMillan Ranch Pumpkin Patch is open.
Folks might soon see scaffolding being erected along the walls of Mason County’s historic courthouse as some construction work could begin later this month, according to a county official this week. The 111-year-old structure was severely damaged, allegedly by an act of arson, earlier this year. “I’d expect to see the general contractor begin to erect scaffolding around the Courthouse soon so that they can take measurements,” said Mason County Judge Jerry Bearden on Monday.
Not a stranger to the Hill Country, Mason ISD Superintendent, Stan Whittle has remained close to home throughout his life. Growing up in Marble Falls, Texas, where he attended PreK through 12; Mr. Whittle moved his family to Mason in 2018. Together with his wife, Holly, and their three children, the Whittles are extremely proud to live in “such a positive community.”
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The Mason High School varsity football team is coming off a much-needed bye week and will play their third consecutive home game on Friday, Oct. 8 in the 2A-1 District 14 opener against Center Point High School.
Compared to non-district play in 2020, when they started the season 1-4, the Punchers have flipped the script and head into this Friday night’s contest with an impressive 4-1 overall record.
Preceding Friday night’s home game, Mason High School varsity football senior wide receiver Tristin Keller had the high honor of being presented with the Dave Campbell Texas Football Magazine Unsung Hero award. Brandon Willis from Texas Farm Bureau Insurance was at the Puncherdome to present a $500 award which will be donated to the Mason athletic program in Keller’s name.
A shooting in Mason last week sent one man to the hospital and landed another man in jail.
At around 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 21, deputies with the Mason County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1000 block of Bluebonnet Road in Mason in reference to a “shots fired” call, according to a September 24 news release from Sheriff Joseph Lancaster.
Creating a set of new regulations for the building of housing subdivisions in Mason County is at the forefront of priorities for the Mason County Commissioners. As the county faces ever-increasing interest from developers, commissioners are working with a panel of local real estate brokers and a surveyor to inform them on the many issues involved in updating the local regulations.
The City of Mason’s parks department will have more than $190,000 to spend in this upcoming fiscal year, which means that residents can expect to see some park improvements in the future.
“It’s important for us to give members of the community a place to go enjoy,” said City Administrator John Palacio on Tuesday.
