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State golf was a little different this year. Not only was it held later into May but boys and girls were split over a period of one week. This made it easier on the golf course staff as well as the coaches. In the past, both boys and girls played on the same day at the same time.
Summer Reading Activities Schedule Read to Swim is on Mondays-Thursdays, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Read with a Dog is on Mondays, 10:00-11:00 a.m. June 5—Read to Swim and Read with a Dog begin June 12—Storyteller Consuela Samarripa will entertain in place of Read to Swim—attendees will receive a swim pass June 13—Expository Writing Workshop for grades 4 & 7, 10:00-12:00 Read to Swim will still be held June 19—Polka music & dance program—1:00-2:00 p.m.
On Monday, May 29th, under overcast skies and the blessed shade of the venerable pecan trees on Mason’s Courthouse Square, approximately 100 folks gathered together to honor the memory of America’s military men & women who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend this great land. Joaquin Velez, himself a Vietnam War veteran and Commander of The American Legion Fort Mason Post 285, officiated along with Chris Dyer, an Iraqi war veteran and member of VFW Post 8554.
It’s that time again--Mason County Habitat for Humanity’s Spring Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, May 13 from 6 – 9 p.m. at the McHale Ranch. Thanks to the generosity of John McHale and Chris Mattsson, the event will take place in a pecan grove nestled between Honey Creek and the ranch headquarters. The evening will begin with a wine tasting and, for the first time, a craft beer tasting.
Last week, the Cowgirl golf team headed to the Regional Golf Tournament in Corpus Christi. The Cowgirl team was made up by seniors; Kym Danz, Jodie Evans, Margaret Graves, Steeley Smith and Freshman Kenzie Ake. The Cowgirls were hoping to play well enough to make it to State for the third year in a row. Margaret has been our tournament leader in past tournaments but faltered a bit on the opening round with a score of 101.
Regional Track Meet @ Kingsville - Thursday 4/20/17 Triple Jump--2nd, Shay Baker, 35’ 5 ½”; 800m--1st, Angelica Ramirez, 2:23.63; 100m Hurdles--4th, Victoria Baltierra, 16.52; 400m--4th, Angelica Ramirez, 1:03.01; State Track Meet--Mike Myers Stadium @ The University of Texas Shay Baker--Friday, May 12, 2 p.m.--Triple Jump Angelica Ramirez--Saturday, May 13, 12:20 p.m.--800m
300 H - Jackson Chapman - 39.74 1st place, Tad Kirby 42.71 5th place 110H - Caleb Hyatt - 15.34 2nd place 1600 - Cason Dudney - 4:59.21 6th place 3200 - Cason Dudney - 11:07.10 6th place Shot - TR Kerr 42’8.5” 9th place Discus - Xzavier Herrera 1st place, 135’11”, Bricio Balderas 4th place 134’10”, Sebastian Burke 132’ 4 6th place Congratulations to Xzavier, Jackson, and Caleb for advancing to the State Meet on May 19 and 20.
Members of Mason’s UIL Academic Team had a lot of success competing at the State UIL Meet last Friday in Austin. The Current Events team, made up of Elijah Timms, Austin Habecker, Scott Harwell, and Zachary Norman, placed first and earned a State Championship in the event. The Current Events team earned their trip to the State Meet as the State Wildcard team, meaning that they had to come from behind in order to place first.
After months of sometimes bitter arguments and verbal sparring between members of the City Commission, at Monday's meeting, the City officially gave 30 days notice to Blue Oak Engineering that it was terminating its contract with the business. City Administrator John Palacio had opened the discussion by pointing out that the City staff was in a difficult position in regards to the engineering relationship.
10 years of Caring -Mason County Cancer Benefit is honored to have helped over 73 families in their battle against cancer since our inception! MCCB is excited to spread the word about this year's benefit Chili Cook off and Washer Pitching Tournament! Help us celebrate 10 YEARS and raise funds to help our community in the future! Saturday April 29th at the Mason City Park Pavilion or Community Building (depending on the weather).

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