An old proverb states, “Don’t change horses in midstream”. The Edmiston family, proprietors Bronco Sue Custom Hats, did just that. They left their life in Georgetown, Texas, for Mason County to bring up their daughter in the ranching tradition established by Chip Edmiston’s family in the 1890s. Raised in Katemcy and Lampasas respectively, Chip and Tracy lived in Georgetown where Chip was involved in real estate and Tracy taught school in Liberty Hill.
The Mason County Queen’s Court took home two more ribbons this August! Round Up Queen O’Brien Underwood, Duchess Esme Lugo, and Duchess Eliza Cope won first place in Johnson City and second place in Fredericksburg riding on the Chamber of Commerce float.
Thank you so much to our parade sponsors. Underwood Antique Mall cheered on the sidelines at the Blanco County Parade and Mason Bank drove our girls during the Gillespie County Parade.
Mason Independent School District students returned to their campuses last week as the district sees an increase in enrollment compared to last school year.
“By the end of the first day of classes, we had a total of 732 students enrolled,” said MISD Superintendent Stan Whittle, on Aug. 19. “Enrollment numbers are up by 17 students from where we ended the school year last year and we’re anticipating that number to increase slightly in the coming days.”
It seems that parents and c ...
Excellence. Integrity. Leadership. Loyalty. Respect. Selfless Service. If you are an Aggie, you recognize these as core values of Texas A&M University. If you are a Masonite, you recognize these as long-standing values that make Mason, Texas one of the most unique places to live on Earth. Welcome to the Rural Health Initiative where Texas A&M University College of Medicine (TAMU COM) and Mason County unite!
At the beginning of summer, Curtis Donaldson, member of the TAMU COM Rural Health In ...
When Wendy Hudson came to Mason around 1992, her driving goal was to be near her grandchildren. Following her son and daughter-in-law, who were established here, it was clear to Wendy that she needed to become a part of the community. Market Square, established in 1992 in an 1800s-era building on Mason’s square, revealed itself to be the perfect opportunity to build a life and a relationship with Mason.
Now, after a 29-year career, and not without thorough inter-family discussion, Wendy h ...
The Mason County Queen’s Court attended their first parade last weekend in Junction, Texas! Round Up Queen O’Brien Underwood, Duchess Esme Lugo, and Duchess Eliza Cope won second place riding on the Chamber of Commerce float at the Summer Classic Bull Riding Parade Saturday, August 14th. Their float focuses on enjoying the beautiful wildlife in Mason...
Flying down county roads and leaving behind a wake of dust is no longer allowed since the Mason County Commissioners Court voted at a meeting earlier this month to lower the speed limit.
At the August 9 meeting, commissioners voted to lower the speed limit on county roads to 35 miles per hour from 60 mph.
Mason’s young Jarrett Worrell has had a busy year. The American Hereford Association and the National Junior Hereford Association have bestowed recognition upon him as the 4th Grade Prospect Award recipient at the Junior National Hereford Expo, July 3-9, hosted in Kansas City, Mo.
According to Chloe Fowler, American Hereford Association, Hereford Youth Foundation of America, Associate Director of Youth Marketing and Education, Jarrett was awarded in his category Prospect Award- 3rd throug ...
The Fulton Guesthouse of Mason will be featured on a new national TV show called “Cheap Old House” that will be debuted on HGTV next Monday, August 16, 2021. Cheap Old Houses host Elizabeth (back left) and husband Ethan Finkelstein (far right) pose in fr
By Barbara Walker
The message is clear: preservation and conservation of native architecture can be vital to the integrity of a community and its spirit.
When Shannon Worrell’s father told her that she could have a property he owned if she cleared off an old building, she had no idea that she would be getting more than a piece of land.
By Emily Hilley-Sierzchula
Despite a school year that was not without a few challenges, many of Mason Independent School District’s STAAR scores in 2021 were even better than 2019, the last year the statewide standardized test was given.
“I’m extremely proud of the overall results and the way our students performed in the midst of adversities throughout the 2020-2021 school year,” said MISD Superintendent Stan Whittle.
