Gail Coldiron, President, American Legion Auxiliary
During the week of June 17th to June 23rd, Raegan Glentz, Kate Gillespie and Reagan Standard represented Mason, Mason County and Mason ISD at the 2018 American Legion Auxiliary’s Bluebonnet Girls State Program, held at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin. Their attendance was sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Fort Mason Unit 285 here in Mason and their fees were underwritten by the generous donations of J.
The Mason County 4H Club invites any interested families to learn more about 4H and the programs available to them on Wednesday, August 1st at 5:30 p.m. at the Historic Building at 505 Moody St.
A hot dog supper will begin at 5:30 and continue with a swim party at the city pool for all members and prospective members from 6:30 to 8:30.
A Mason County student has returned from Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) 55th annual Youth Leadership Conference (YLC). Megan Canfield represented Mason County Farm Bureau at the conference this year.
“YLC is a great opportunity for our students to gain the knowledge and skills they need to become the next generation of leaders,” Shannon Worrell, Mason County Farm Bureau president, said.
Recently the CTEC Operation Round-Up Board of Directors approved two grants, one for a local community organization as well as a family in need. A $500 grant was awarded to the Back to School Blast which is a nonprofit outreach program in Llano County that is designed to aid economically disadvantaged students by providing backpacks and school supplies as well as much needed items like shoes and socks.
July 9th - 12th (M - TH)
July 16th - 19th
July 23rd - 26th
July 30th - Aug 2nd
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
All incoming 7th through 12th grade girls and boys are highly encouraged to attend. There is no cost for this camp.
It is that time of year again for the Mason Jr. and adult tennis players to enjoy a fun, relaxing and competitive tennis tournament right here in Mason. This year’s tournament will be the 54th Annual Dr. Pepper/Tennis Outlet Tennis Tournament. Players from all over the state travel to Mason to compete in this tournament and one thing I continually hear is how awesome it is that there are so many youth and adult tennis players in our community.
July 9th - 12th (M - TH)
July 16th - 19th
July 23rd - 26th
July 30th - Aug 2nd
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
All incoming 7th through 12th grade girls and boys are highly encouraged to attend. There is no cost for this camp.
Calli Montague and Chet Weitz have been chosen to represent Bloomer Trailers out of hundreds of high school rodeo athletes across the United States. The Bloomer Trailer team consists of 33 team members representing 11 states. This is the first year that Montague has been chosen to represent Bloomer Trailers in Pole Bending, Team Roping and Breakaway Roping.
Ethan Powell, Lucas Martin, Tyson Keller and Joshua Fluhmann represented Mason at Boys State this year. These young men were chosen by the American Legion Fort Mason Post 285 to be statesmen. As stated by the Boys State website: American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students.
Mason County 4H member Makenna Palacio performed at State 4H RoundUp’s competition on the campus of Texas A&M University on Thursday, June 14. Makenna had a great performance in musical/instrumental finishing 11th. Makenna placed first at District 7 competition giving her the opportunity to advance to the State 4H RoundUp competition for the first time.
