A battle is brewing over the proposed location of package store near the historic Catholic Church in Mason.
Earlier this month, a St. Joseph Catholic Church parishioner spoke at a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in opposition to the owner’s request for a city zoning permit.
“I’m not against liquor stores in general; the law has passed, but it’s just not a good location,” Judy Uherek of Mason told the News later.
Mason voters are in the process of deciding who will sit at the city commissioner’s table to represent District 2 and District 4. Early voting is underway ahead of Election Day on May 1.
Running to represent District 2 are Melanie Eckert and Nicholas Garish. Current District 4 Commissioner Robin Lee is aiming to keep his seat against challenger Paul Smith.
The Mason County News spoke with most of the candidates so voters may get to know them better.
DISTRICT 2 CANDIDATES
Melanie Eck ...
On April 13, 2021 in Corpus Christi, Mason High School’s One Act Play entry, SILENT SKY, won the Region contest and will make the school’s 9th trip to the Texas University Interscholastic League’s OAP State Contest. The cast and crew hope to bring home a fifth state championship to add to the others won in 1966, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
The oral critique judge, Don Luna of Texas A&M Corpus Christi, gave high praises.
Mason County has earned a 2020 Zero Lost Time Safety Award from the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP) for its record of no lost workdays during the 2020 coverage year.
Through its commitment to safe practices among county employees, Mason County works to reduce employee injuries and obtain substantial savings for taxpayers by minimizing workers' compensation costs.
“Mason County is proud of their employees for completing an accident-free year,"
As of April 13, the FDA and CDC have recommended a pause of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Healthcare providers in the surrounding area have made several announcements regarding the pause and how it will affect their vaccination programs.
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has not been recalled; the CDC is asking that a pause on vaccine rollouts with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine while they investigate reports of blood clots.
By Emily Hilley-Sierzchula
The start of the annual STAAR testing season kept school district officials on their toes after a first-day technical glitch affected students locally and statewide.
At Mason Independent School District, spring STAAR testing season started last week. Next on the district’s calendar are eight testing days from May 4-7 and 11-14.
STAAR testing temporarily was shut down on Tuesday because of the computer glitch with some online tests, but the issues were resolv ...
“It’s not about the ashes, for they tell a tale of what was. It’s about having a vision sufficient to understand that the tale that lies among the ashes stands ready to build the dream that will rise above the ashes.” Craig D. Lounsbrough, LPC
As Mason residents, friends and families continue to work through their shock and sadness due to the recent loss of the Mason County Courthouse; a gathering of angels from around the country have been actively seeking to contribute to the rebu ...
After around 6 months of construction work, the Mason County Food Bank is getting ready to operate out of its renovated facility next month. Its next curbside food distribution event, on April 12, will be the last time the nonprofit uses its adopted home, the Young Life House, which is across the street from the Food Bank.
“We’ll start moving the next day, so it’s really exciting,” said Nancy Gibbons, manager of the Mason County Food Bank.
Renovation project nearly complete
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With last season’s youth baseball season sidelined due to Covid precautions; Mason’s youngsters; ages ranging from 5 to 14 are enjoying their opportunity this season to get out on the diamond and have some fun.
Mason’s season begins in March and ends in May coinciding with the summer break from school.
The 2021 Mason High School One Act Play won the District One Act Play contest with first place ranks from all three judges on March 2 at the Mason HS Auditorium.
The students have been attending rehearsals after long days of school and sport practices, sacrificing free time on Sunday afternoons while keeping up with school work to prepare their production.
