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NOTICE TO ALL TEXAS LODGES AND BRETHREN: THE TEXAS MASONIC LICENSE PLATE is scheduled to go on to the web for public comment later this month. It will only be there for comment for only 10 days. The Department of Motor Vehicles will notify us of the link for public comment when it becomes...

Young County Masonic Lodge #485 hosted their 1st Annual Great Turkey Smoke-Out on December 22, 2010. The Masonic Brothers and Family members met at the Lodge Hall at 6:00 am that morning and began preparations for the day. Sixty turkeys were purchased by Lodge members with 25 of the turkeys...

Dear Brothers, family and friends. We learned last night that Rusty Arnold's memorial service will be Thursday 12-30-10 at Springtown High School foot ball stadium. We have asked that all Masons planning on attending the service to please meet at the Eureka Lodge # 371 in...

Charges of a Freemason – Section VI Found within the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Texas are six sections dealing with the ancient charges of a Freemason which are extracted from the “Constitutions of 1723”. Of these sections, section VI deals exclusively with the...

On Monday, December 27th at 4:00 p.m., a group of Masons will meet at the Masonic Oak Park in Brazoria in observance of the 175th anniversary of the first meeting of Holland Lodge Number 36 U.D. All interested Masons are invited to attend. Date...

Congratulations to Past Grand Master Orville O'Neill for the most enjoyable Grand Lodge I have attended in years. It was conducted in the true spirit of Masonry. As we are in the holiday season I extend my best wishes to all for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday. W. M. (Mike)...

To all the Brethren of this Grand Jurisdiction, This year has gotten off to a fast start. It seems as though it has been much longer than just a few weeks since Grand Lodge. It is a tremendous honor and privilege to serve as your Grand Senior Deacon for 2011. I want to take this...

My Dear Brethren and Ladies, In this season of celebration, it has long been a custom for gifts to be exchanged. It would be wonderful if we could give everyone we know or meet a gift. Theodore Roosevelt had this quote on display on his desk when he was President: “The value of a...

Brethren Of The Grand West How Good And How Pleasant It Is To Dwell Together In Unity. During this Holiday Season Miss Ardith and I would like to extend to each and every Mason in Texas and thier families a Happy Holiday Season and A Happy,Healthy And Prosperous New Year. We are excited about...

Brethren, The holiday gift giving season is here and you have given me a gift for which I can never fully reciprocate. I pledge to make my years of service to you worthy of the trust you have reposed in me. For my Christian brothers, I wish each of you a Merry Christmas and hope you will...

Masonry teaches us the principal lesson of brotherly love and affection. This is the time of year everyone seems to become a Mason even if it is just a small portion of their total being. With this in mind I wish all of my Masonic brothers, and sisters in our pendant organizations a very Merry...

It is with a sadden heart and my deepest regret to inform you that our Charter Master of Allen Lodge #1435, Warren D. Harden, has passed upward and into that celestial Lodge above. Illustrious Brother Harden served his family, his community and our Lodge with distinction and honor. Warren was...

On Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010 a Masonic historical marker will be dedicated at the gravesite of Ira Ingram. A representation of the Grand Lodge will be opened at noon at Matagorda Lodge No. 7, 800 Fisher Street, Matagorda, TX. The dedication ceremony will be conducted at the Matagorda Cemetery...

Resolutions: 2009 Holdover Resolution No. 18 – Adopted. Removes Grand Lodge Officers from being Directors of the Board of Directors of the Masonic Home and School. Resolution No. 1 – Not adopted Resolution No. 2 – Not considered; failed 2/3’s vote. Resolution No. 3...

Published in 1723 in the “Book of Constitutions”, the “Ancient Charges”, or “Old Charges”, is a set of rules laid down by Dr. James Anderson and a Committee of the Grand Lodge for the conduct of Freemasons. These rules have been adopted by most Grand Lodges...

Brethren, The family of R: W: Arvol Willingham called and said that Brother Arvol passed at 2:00 p.m. today (Thanksgiving, November 25) in his home in Jewett, Texas. The family will meet with the funeral director tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. read more More...

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Brethren, James D. Ward, Grand Secretary Emeritus, Grand Lodge of Texas, passed Sunday, November 21, 2010. Following yesterday's Dallas football game, Jim was raking leaves in his backyard and Joanie found him dead with an apparent heart attack. The family is still arranging the...

We are conducting a bike drive for K-5 students for a school to be announced at a later time by the Worshipful Master. Bikes AND helmets may be dropped off at the Lodge Monday and Tuesday night from 6PM-8PM. This will be the third bike drive for the kids. The last two years were wonderful. Any...

The Lake Jackson Masonic Lodge #1317 AF&AM presented its prestigious Community Builder Award to Dr. Thomas Pruett of Lake Jackson on Monday evening, November 8 in the Masonic Lodge Building at 107A Parking Way in Lake Jackson. The meeting will begin with a light dinner at 6:30 pm followed by...