Calli Montague and Chet Weitz have been chosen to represent Bloomer Trailers out of hundreds of high school rodeo athletes across the United States. The Bloomer Trailer team consists of 33 team members representing 11 states. This is the first year that Montague has been chosen to represent Bloomer Trailers in Pole Bending, Team Roping and Breakaway Roping.
Ethan Powell, Lucas Martin, Tyson Keller and Joshua Fluhmann represented Mason at Boys State this year. These young men were chosen by the American Legion Fort Mason Post 285 to be statesmen. As stated by the Boys State website: American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students.
To me, Independence Day means just that – independence. Knowing that I live in a country where anything is possible. That I can make whatever life I want for myself if I’m willing to work hard enough for it. That the same can be said for my children and their children because of the efforts of those that came before us.
I looked up the definition of independence in the dictionary. It means not subject to the authority of another and not dependent on or part of some larger group. That is what our country was founded on. I was four months old when Pearl Harbor was bombed, beginning WWII. People sacrificed so much back then for the war effort.
The emergency alert sirens will be tested on Thursday, June 28 at noon. The test will only be performed if there are no clouds.
Regular tests of the siren system is necessary to check for any problems and to be fully prepared should the siren be required for actual use.
Do you own property along the river?
Would you like to earn some extra monthly income?
Come out to the banks of the South Llano at Boone’s Crossing (County Road 150) Saturday, June 30th at NOON to learn more about a new opportunity for landowners…and enjoy some great BBQ.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s River Access and Conservation Area (RACA) program aims to increase sustainable fishing and paddling access to rivers and streams across private lands.
Mason County 4H member Makenna Palacio performed at State 4H RoundUp’s competition on the campus of Texas A&M University on Thursday, June 14. Makenna had a great performance in musical/instrumental finishing 11th. Makenna placed first at District 7 competition giving her the opportunity to advance to the State 4H RoundUp competition for the first time.
The Fourth of July should be celebrated as a commemoration of those who fought for our nation’s independence. The Fourth of July is a day to remember how lucky we are to live in a country whose history would have been much different if it hadn’t released itself from the hands of the British.
When I think of Independence Day, I think of George Washington and Christmas on the Potomac and the battle for independence. The sacrifices and extreme hardship that he and his men endured in order to fight for America to exist.
The incredible idea that men could govern themselves without a monarchy.
On July 4, 1776, our great republic was born as the United States of America, so declared by the Declaration of Independence. This historic document chartered America’s freedom as an independent nation among the powers of the world.
On July 8, 1776, the first public readings of the Declaration took place in Philadelphia’s Independence Square to the ringing of bells and band music.
