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Thanks to the generous donation of Brent and Monica Hinckley, the Mason Ministerial Alliance will have the use of their premises located at 324 Fort McKavitt for the operation of the Mason Food Bank. The new location is next to the Community Thrift Store.Beginning Monday February 13, 2012, the Mason Food Bank will distribute food from 3:00 to 5:30 PM at this new location.

The Odeon in Mason Texas is the oldest small theater in West Texas. Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday evenings you can see a recent Hollywood movie for just $4.00. In addition to movies, The Odeon Preservation Society, also brings in well known musicians, dancers, artistic lectures and other cultural events which are of interest and entertainment to our community and its surrounding counties.

The Texas Historical Commission informed County Judge Jerry Bearden that the County’s application for emergency funding for repairs and restoration to the Mason County Courthouse had been approved. The County’s application was part of the Round VII Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program that included 40 county applicants and of those, the THC Commissioners selected 7 major projects and 6 smaller projects to be funded.

There will be a ribbon cutting for "The Yellow Rose Barber shop" on Friday February 3rd at 4 p.m.They are located just off the square at 449 B Ft. McKavitt St. Mason. The phone number is 347-7190.Everyone is is invited out to support one of our newest businesses in town.Mr.

Leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma are cancers that start in the bone marrow or lymphatic tissues as the result of an acquired genetic injury to the DNA of one cell. That cell becomes malignant and multiplies continuously. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing people with education and patient services.

Congratulations to the Mason County 4-H Livestock Judging team for winning the District 7, Senior Livestock Judging Contest. The contest was held December 8th in San Angelo. Pictured from left to right is coach Gary Jennings, team members Gabe Jennings, Chama Martin, Sierra Martin, Price Ruffin, and coach Troy Ruffin.

Troop 281 and Pack 281 will be going door to door on Wednesday, January 25, to pick up donations for the Food Pantry. We will be working from 5 – 6:30 p.m. If you won’t be home and would like to give, please leave it in a bag on your front porch.

The ladies of Alpha Beta Psi presented a check in the amount of $1,000.00 to the Child Welfare Board of Mason on January 17, 2012. The money donated will be used for their Dual Credit Scholarship Program which helps pay for the college courses our Mason High School students are taking while in high school.

On Jan. 9, the Mason County Commissioners’ Court approved the appointment of the following to the Airport Advisory Board: Don Daniels, Vance Turner, Tom Doell, Laird Palmer, and Stephen Mutschink (the County Court representative). Later on the same day, the board met with TxDOT Aviation Division Project Manager Michelle Hannah.

Thanks to the generous donation of Brent and Monica Hinckley, the Mason Ministerial Alliance will have the use of their premises located at 324 Fort McKavitt for the operation of the Mason Food Bank. The new location is next to the Community Thrift Store.Beginning Monday February 13, 2012 the Mason Food Bank will distribute food from 3:00 to 5:30 PM at this new location.