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The Mason 12-and-under youth baseball team's season came to an end at the Texas Diamond Youth Baseball and Softball State Championship Series July 3 in Longview. The Punchers played Diana and Shelbyville in the Division II bracket. These players displayed the spirit of what it means to be a Mason Puncher, coach Jim roy Atchison said, pointing out there wasn't a deficit this team couldn't overcome. And that's because of their offense. “Hitting the ball, ...... read more
The Mason 10-and-under youth baseball team's season ended in the Division II tournament of the Texas Diamond Youth Baseball and Softball State Championship Series July 3. The Punchers played Diana and East Chambers in Longview. “We found out that we were a big fish in a small pond,” coach Daniel Simmons joked.... read more
The Mason Lions Club celebrated the accomplishments of 2025-2026 as the leadership team transferred into the hands of new officers for the Lions Club, after a year well-done. Carrying on with the theme of “Justice” into the 2026-2027 Lions Club. This virtue, justice, isn't about lawyers or courtrooms, it is a part of all people's every day's virtues.... read more
The Mason High School girls basketball team put on a show at the Baird Shootout June 25 where the Cowgirls went 4-0 all played in one day. Head coach Alicia Cum mings said the event allowed for teams to “just go and play games.” “You're just matched up with different teams,” she said.... read more
The Mason High School football program completed several weeks of 7 on 7 June 22. The Punchers had been traveling to Fredericksburg throughout the month of June after playing in Brady and San Saba in May. Head coach Wade Grif fin noted this time of year isn't about wins and losses though the Punchers won more games than they lost. “We don't put a huge amount of stock in wins and losses or really how we're doing,” he said.... read more
Mason 4-H Club members embarked on the Aggieland campus in College Station for the Texas 4-H Roundup June 1-4, 2026. The week was filled with fun and excitement through a variety of activities. Sam Spradlin and Karissa Palmer were onboard to navigate the events. On Tuesday, the Mason County Livestock Skill-a thon Team consisting of Jarrett Worrell, Bronwyn Underwood, Blythe Grote, and Adalie Thomas competed in the invitational state competition.... read more

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