With the City of Mason actively working to provide a new Landfill for the current and future needs of our community, Mason Bank has become a full partner in the project by providing the funding that can make this happen. On August 12 the final steps were taken and Mason Bank purchased the entire bond issue of Certificates of Obligation from the City providing $1,800,000 to pay for all of the construction costs for this new project.
Frida says don’t forget about me! Frida was one of the (9) dogs we recently rescued from our local pound. She is one of the sweetest dogs you will ever meet. All the other dogs have been adopted, and now we need that special someone for a special girl! Frida is between 1-2 years old.
While I must admit that neither of my grandmothers made these little cakes, my mother certainly did. It makes several dozen, but the rate at which they will disappear from the serving plates will make you glad you had a bunch to share.
Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
1 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup buttermilk
2 eggs, beaten
3 teaspoons baking powder
5 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
Ground or freshly grated nutmeg
Process:
Beat sugar and butter until creamy
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Due to the Coronavirus the Mason Lions Club has not been having their weekly meeting at Nacho’s Café. We do, however, continue to work to improve the lives of people in Mason, Texas.
Lion Trey Carrington is involved in Habitat for Humanity its Aging in Place division. Trey had funds to replace a front porch for Mason resident Ann Taylor but did not have enough money to pay for the labor.
Lions Mark Hurta, Dane Phillips, Trey Carrington, and Frank Bartlett volunteered to provide the lab ...
We are still offering curbside services, but keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as our website for information on our closures and openings. You can always call the library too if you have any questions about our services (325)347-5446. If you haven’t already, there’s no better time to fill out the 2020 Census.
Hognose snakes are fascinating animals. They get their name from their up-turned snouts, which they use to root for their favorite prey, namely toads. The coloration of Hognose snakes is quite variable, and can range through various shades and combinations of yellow, orange, brown, and black. They usually have a roughly checkerboard-like pattern of light and dark blotches, but some individuals (especially dark ones) can be nearly uniform in coloration.
School has started in Mason. Hopefully, our students and teachers will have a great year. It may be a different year, but hopefully by spring, all will be normal again.
The shutters that were replaced at the Art United Methodist Church months ago could not be opened because of the design of the hinges.
Twelve deserving students from the Texas Hill Country were awarded a total of $19,000 in scholarships by the Hill Country Cattle Women. These students are currently Juniors or Seniors attending Texas Universities. One graduating High School Senior also received a scholarship to a Texas Trade School.
Gillespie county claims three proud recipients, including the top award winner, Daylon Nebgen from Fredericksburg, The two additional recipients from Gillespie county were Kaylyn Marie Burrow, a ...
Just in time for the start of high school football season, sports aficionados soon will be seeing a new sports editor for the Mason County News around the fields.
Andrew Salmi, who is from Southern California, recently made the big move from Oklahoma, where he covered sports for several newspapers.
He might be new to Llano, but he’s no greenhorn when it comes to sports.
“My family and pretty much any of my friends would tell you that I live and breathe sports,” Salmi said.
In these crazy times of COVID-19, we all strive to continue our lives as “normal” as possible. In the Hill Country, the fall is often a time of festivals, celebrations, and fund raisers. At St. Mary’s Catholic Church in San Saba, Texas, we, like many others, are getting creative when looking at traditional festivals and celebrations.
In an effort to continue our annual Festival, while being safe and practicing social distancing, we are moving our event to Risien Park in San Saba.
