The Mason High School cross country program continues preparing for the first meet of the season, which is the Stride on the Divide invitational hosted by El Dorado August 19. To help the runners, head coach Terra Griffin has been very meticulous on where they're training, how long they are going, and how far.... read more

The Mason High School football team added three players to the 2026 team. They are senior Luke Tharp and junior Omar Landeros from San Saba and junior Zane Huff from Tuscola Jim Ned. His dad, Geoffrey Huff, joined the Mason coaching staff during the summer. “He's a coach's kid,” head coach Wade Griffin said.... read more

The Mason High School football team finished the first week of training camp with an intrasquad scrim mage August 8, the first day University Interscholastic League members could wear full pads and tackle. “It was exactly what you want to see – offense had some success and defense had some success,” head coach Wade Griffin said.... read more

Nominate a Team Player, School-Involved Student Through September 17 (JOHNSON CITY, Texas) August 17, 2026 — Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) is accepting nominations through September 17, for its Power Player Award. The award recognizes high school students who exemplify the cooperative difference by exhibiting traits of leadership, dedication to their craft, and concern for their community. PEC is committed to nurturing and empowering students who represent the leaders of tomorrow. “A team player puts in the hard work, gives the ...... read more

Esther Zaynah Chandler Age: 10 Grade: 6th School attending: Homeschool Parents: Debby & Zachary Chandler Sponsor: Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum Activities involved in: Softball and JC Co-op Who is someone you admire and why: God and Jesus because they watch over me, and made the ultimate sacrifice for everyone’s sin. What is your favorite thing about the Blanco County Fair & Rodeo: Hanging out with the commu ...... read more

Queen Contestants Kennedy Lorenzen Age: 14 Grade: 9th School attending: LBJ High School Parents: Rianne & Todd Lorenzen Sponsor: Allied Ag Services, Inc. Activities involved in: I am involved in multiple activities inside and outside of school. Some activities I’m involved in are showing steers & pigs. I’m a member of FFA and just became an officer for our Chapter.... read more