Llano River communities fight former oil executiveโs plan for a private dam
Texas has thousands of private dams, but a former oil executiveโs application to build one on the South Llano River would be the first in the watershed for recreational use. Opponents fear it would harm the riverโs health and encourage more private dams.
Suspect in fire that destroyed 111-year-old Mason County courthouse held on $1.8M bond
Mason County Judge Jerry Bearden has said that the person suspected in the fire at the Mason County Courthouse was also suspected of setting another blaze around the same time at a home about a mile away. (Texas State Fire Marshal's Office via AP) (Texas State Fire Marshal's Office)This drone photo provided by the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office, shows the aftermath of a fire at the Mason County Courthouse, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, in Mason, Texas. (Texas State Fire Marshal's Office via AP) (Texas State Fire Marshal's Office)This photo provided by Mason County Judge Jerry Bearden shows a fire at the Mason County Courthouse, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Mason, Texas. (Mason County Judge Jerry Bearden via AP) (Mason County Judge Jerry Bearden)This photo provided by Mason County Judge Jerry Bearden shows a fire at the Mason County Courthouse, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Mason, Texas. (Mason County Judge Jerry Bearden via AP) (Mason County Judge Jerry Bearden)
Arson suspected in massive fire at 111-year-old Mason County courthouse; 1 arrested
This photo provided by Mason County Judge Jerry Bearden shows a fire at the Mason County Courthouse, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Mason, Texas. (Mason County Judge Jerry Bearden via AP)MASON, Texas โ A suspect has been arrested been taken into custody following a massive fire that destroyed all but the rock outer walls of an 111-year-old Hill Country courthouse, an official says. The fire at the Mason County Courthouse in Mason, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) northwest of Austin, started Thursday night. Mason County Judge Jerry Bearden said the flames could be seen from miles away. โIt's just a terrible tragedy for the people here in the county,โ Bearden said.
โHeartbrokenโ: Fire destroys 111-year-old Mason County courthouse ahead of renovation project
The Mason County Courthouse was destroyed in a fire that started lat Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. The historic courthouse in Mason County was destroyed in a fire overnight, leaving Hill Country residents devastated at the sight of the 111-year-old icon going up in flames. The Mason County Courthouse, which was being prepared for renovations, caught on fire around 10 p.m. Thursday, Mason County Judge Jerry Bearden told KXAN in Austin. Videos and images of the โbelovedโ structure on fire filled the Mason County, TX Online Community Facebook page on Friday morning. Other residents shared memories and images in remembrance of the โgrand old lady.โWe will rise from the ashes and stand strong โMason Strongโ Pray for our town!!