Fran Hoerster, local historian and member of the Historical Commission, has a passion for history and longs to communicate the stories of the past to all generations.
By Barbara Walker
Historians do not change the world; they serve as witnesses to the forgotten, erased, lost, unknown, and sometimes seemingly insignificant. History requires no stopwatch. Sometimes, it can be re-worded for the sake of adding drama, making for a better story. But true history facilitates insight into our past and can often reshape how we handle our future.
Locally, researchers such as Fran Hoerster follow in the footsteps of a long line of historians; their efforts contin ...
As the county’s budget comes into focus, a county official said that tax rates might remain the same even though thousands of dollars in increased costs have been added to the county budget for fiscal year 2022. Mason County Courthouse reconstruction and the jury trial that is expected in the case of a man accused of setting it ablaze earlier this year are two reasons behind the budget increasing by around $1.4 million when compared to fiscal year 2021.
The proposed budget and tax rate do ...
On the evening of Tuesday, July 27th, the heroes of Mason County were recognized and honored at a dinner held by the Mason Community Foundation. In years past, this annual dinner honored the many volunteers in Mason County who help make life so much better for its residents. After the COVID pandemic, the fire at the Mason County courthouse and the extreme winter storm of 2021, the Foundation Board felt it was time to recognize the volunteers and workers who went beyond the usual expectations ...
One of two large filtration cells being installed that is part of the City of Mason’s new water filtration system. This Hydrous Manganese Oxide (HMO) system will remove radium radionuclides from the source water before being released into the public syste
With the hope that our conversation could provide the public with some information, I recently sat down to talk with City Wastewater Management head Brandon Neece about the new water filtrations system being installed.
“A big misconception in town right now,” commented Mr. Neece, “Is that citizens think we’re getting an RO [Reverse Osmosis] system.
Mason ISD students from grades third through fifth participated in week one of Mason's First ever Summer Science STEM Camp. Those in attendance were (l-r): Front: Mia Yanez, Jase Wartenbach, Ella Wheeler, Landyn Smith, Cali Bierschwale, Scotlyn Kroll, Gra
Week one of Mason’s first-ever Summer Science STEM camp was kicked off last week! Hosted by The Science Mill in Johnson City, the two weeks’ worth of STEM career immersion summer camps will have a total of almost 60 campers. This wonderful experience was made possible through a very generous donation to The Science Mill to benefit Mason ISD students from grades 3rd-8th.
This year’s camps both have a secret agent theme where campers must complete top secret missions centered on STEM (S ...
A 15-foot-tall bridge might seem like an improvement over a low-tech, low-water crossing, but not everyone is happy about the planned bridge project at White’s Crossing.
“I think the design is a poor compromise between a wider, unobtrusive low-water crossing and a much larger structure,” said Mason County resident Tony Plutino, owner of Llano River Region Adventures.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issues Severe Thunderstorm Warnings (SVRs) when a severe storm is happening or imminent, letting the public know it’s time to act, ideally to take shelter.
These warnings are “Impact-Based,” focusing on the expected storm impacts, to allow for more precise communication and recommended actions. To further improve this communication, starting July 28th the NWS will be implementing Damage Threat Categories with all SVRs.
These will now be three threa ...
“But there’s a story behind everything. How a picture got on a wall. How a scar got on your face. Sometimes the stories are simple, and sometimes they are hard and heartbreaking…” Mitch Albom
March 12, 1940- Ft. Worth Star Telegram-Morning Edition
Headline – Mason County’s Long Grip on Steer Championship Ends as Sweetwater Hereford Crowned in Boy’s Show…Five years ago a man named Gary Plugge worked on a ranch in Weatherford, Texas in Parker County.
Construction on a new bridge at White’s Crossing in Mason County is set to begin later this year, but some folks have expressed concerns about the potential impact on recreational activities there.
The low-water crossing at the Llano River on RM 1871 was built in 1937 and will be removed entirely as part of the project.
“The existing structure is classified as functionally obsolete (according to Federal Highway Administration standards) as it has experienced frequent flooding and the ...
On June 30, a contingency of community members representing Mason County, Mason ISD, and Frontera Healthcare Network welcomed Dr. Jeramy Gibson, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Dr. Sam Hogue, Interim Dept. Head for Primary Care & Population Health, Dr. Amy Waer, Dean and Executive Dean for Education and Academic Programs from the Texas A&M College of Medicine (TAMUCOM) in Bryan, Texas.
