February 28, 2018 Issue

First Grade A Honor Roll Parker Bownds Tanner Bradley Bella Brown Emily Calhoun Lumpkins Calhoun Jacey Collins Jacob Cortez Parker Ellis Brooklyn Garrett Blythe Grote Shane Haley Bailey Hearn Georgia Hicks Lily Jackson Michelle Mun Abigail Munsell Corbyn Neece Brooklynn Orta Everly Rabon Elias Sanchez Sienna Smith Elizabeth Whitworth Jarrett Worrell Samuel Wyatt Savannah Yates AB Honor Roll Isabella Balderas Emily Barros Cuatro Beaty ...

As part of its fourth annual Red in Fred heart health campaign in February, Hill Country Memorial will offer free cardiac risk assessments for women and men. “Understanding your risk for heart disease is a great first step toward a healthier heart,” said Patsy Glasscock, RN, Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation at HCM.

Our Cowgirls are making history! Come support Coach Jeff Guice, his staff and the Mason Cowgirls as they travel to the UIL FINAL FOUR STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT IN SAN ANTONIO! Make plans to help send off the Cowgirls in the traditional Mason style! The bus will leave at approximately 9:15 Thursday morning, and travel down College Street, turn on Moody Street and go around the square for a BIG TIME MASON SENDOFF!

“Boss” Lion Jim Heidelberg convened the weekly meeting of the Mason Lions Club on February 20. Thirty-four members and four guests were present. Lion Charlie Reichenau introduced his guests, wife Linda, and his office manager, Deborah Smith. Lion Chad Schmidt welcomed his brother, Matt, and told the members that Matt was becoming a new member of the Mason Lions.

Congratulations to the Puncher Cowgirls Basketball team for their win last weekend and good luck for the big game on Friday! The students and sports teams are real “stars” in our town, and have proved many times over their commitment and competence in being the very best in Texas. Recently the High School special projects group called the Young Pioneers has added a new direction to their program to support and educate the public regarding some other stars in Mason.

What a wonderful week of rain. Reports varied from 2 to 4 inches. Our gauge at the house must have frozen during the last cold snap; it is officially busted. Grandson John and I cleaned some of the garden. I am ready for asparagus, so we trimmed up the bed.

Are you looking to add a bit of adorableness to your life? MEET THE FAB 4!! Manny, Riley, Chloe and Chelsea. These little sweeties are about 12 weeks old. Their mom was a Chihuahua mix and their dad was probably a Schnauzer mix. They are sweet, loving and playful. They are happy, healthy and ready to find their forever homes.

(Mason, TX) The Teens in the Driver Seat® (TDS) team will be hosting Tyson Dever, a motivational speaker, on March 5th at 9:15 a.m. The local media is invited to attend. TDS, a peer-to-peer program focusing on the prevention of teen motor vehicle crashes—the leading cause of injury and death for teens in the United States—helps students learn about the risks they face behind the wheel and supports them in spreading safe driving messages to their school and community. This year, TDS h ...

The next meeting of the local unit of TRTA is Thursday, March 1, beginning at 11 A.M., at the Menard Community Center. The meeting will include a covered-dish luncheon after the business meeting and program. An interesting program about the Menard Presidio will be presented. Following the meeting, anyone who would like to do so is invited to car pool for a tour of the Presidio. Anyone who is a member of the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) of Texas is certainly encouraged to join our group ...

Mason High School will present its One Act Play competition entry to the public this Sunday, March 4 at 5 PM in the high school auditorium. RABBIT HOLE by David Lindsay-Abaire charts a family’s bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest of places and for a path that will lead them back into the light of day.

First Grade A Honor Roll Parker Bownds Tanner Bradley Bella Brown Emily Calhoun Lumpkins Calhoun Jacey Collins Jacob Cortez Parker Ellis Brooklyn Garrett Blythe Grote Shane Haley Bailey Hearn Georgia Hicks Lily Jackson Michelle Mun Abigail Munsell Corbyn Neece Brooklynn Orta Everly Rabon Elias Sanchez Sienna Smith Elizabeth Whitworth Jarrett Worrell Samuel Wyatt Savannah Yates AB Honor Roll Isabella Balderas Emily Barros Cuatro Beaty ...

Cameran Nelson, who has six (6) number 1 hits on Texas Regional Radio, will headline the 2018 Heart of Texas High School Music Festival. The Peregrino Band from Mason will be opening the festival to be held on April 7, 2018, at Wau-Ban-See Ranch in Camp San Saba, Texas. Food and non-alcoholic drinks will be available to purchase and proceeds will benefit another high school organization. The Heart of Texas High School Music Festival (HOT High School Music Fest) continues to support the SAT ...

Our Cowgirls are making history! Come support Coach Jeff Guice, his staff and the Mason Cowgirls as they travel to the UIL FINAL FOUR STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT IN SAN ANTONIO! Make plans to help send off the Cowgirls in the traditional Mason style! The bus will leave at approximately 9:15 Thursday morning, and travel down College Street, turn on Moody Street and go around the square for a BIG TIME MASON SENDOFF!

Mason Cowgirls vs. Thorndale Tuesday, 2/20 Mason 12—9—11—19 = 51 Thorndale 0—8—8—14 = 30 Scoring—Pr. Anastas—10, Herrington—1, Pe. Anastas—8, T. Guice—3, Magnus—16,Armstrong—8, Cano—5. Mason Cowgirls vs. Falls City Friday, 2/23 Mason 9—14—14—7 = 44 Falls City 0—5—8—7 = 20 Scoring—Pr. Anastas—4, Pe. Anastas—6, T. Guice—3, Magnus—5, Armstrong—4, A. Guice—2, Cano—19. Mason Cowgirls vs. San Saba Saturday, 2/24 Mas ...

Save the Date! Sunday, April 8th please join us for an outdoor dinner with live music at the beautiful Alamo Resort and Dancehall! Appetizers will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a delicious meal of wood grilled pork tenderloin topped with fresh chimichurri sauce, Argentine rice, roasted asparagus with mushrooms, and herb and caramelized onion bread.

(Mason, TX) The Teens in the Driver Seat® (TDS) team will be hosting Tyson Dever, a motivational speaker, on March 5th at 9:15 a.m. The local media is invited to attend. TDS, a peer-to-peer program focusing on the prevention of teen motor vehicle crashes—the leading cause of injury and death for teens in the United States—helps students learn about the risks they face behind the wheel and supports them in spreading safe driving messages to their school and community. This year, TDS h ...

On Friday, March 2 (5-9pm) and Saturday, March 3 (9am-5pm) Sweet Pickin’s Vintage Fair (a vintage market) will be held in the event barns of Lea Lou Co-Op located on Mason’s downtown square. One of the fun things about vintage markets is that you never know what gems you will come across.

It’s not too late to order your beautiful springtime Geraniums from the Steady Steps Children’s Weekday Ministry “Geraniums Fundraiser”! Orders will be taken until March 9th and order forms can be found at various local businesses or stop by the Steady Steps Office, located at 224 Broad Street. The proceeds from this fundraiser assist in the daily operations of our children’s weekday ministry and help us to keep our tuition at a rate that is accessible for all.

The next meeting of the local unit of TRTA is Thursday, March 1, beginning at 11 A.M., at the Menard Community Center. The meeting will include a covered-dish luncheon after the business meeting and program. An interesting program about the Menard Presidio will be presented. Following the meeting, anyone who would like to do so is invited to car pool for a tour of the Presidio. Anyone who is a member of the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) of Texas is certainly encouraged to join our group ...

Mason High School will present its One Act Play competition entry to the public this Sunday, March 4 at 5 PM in the high school auditorium. RABBIT HOLE by David Lindsay-Abaire charts a family’s bittersweet search for comfort in the darkest of places and for a path that will lead them back into the light of day.

The annual Book and Bake Sale is the primary fundraiser for the Friends of the Library. We need your book donations as soon as possible. Book donations can be dropped off at the Library during working hours. If you have books to donate, please pack them in cardboard boxes. Use separate boxes for fiction and nonfiction, if possible.

As part of its fourth annual Red in Fred heart health campaign in February, Hill Country Memorial will offer free cardiac risk assessments for women and men. “Understanding your risk for heart disease is a great first step toward a healthier heart,” said Patsy Glasscock, RN, Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation at HCM.

Over 1,000 tickets were sold on the first day of ticket sales for the 29th Heart of Texas Country Music Festival. The event will run from March 16-24, in Brady, Texas, and will feature thirteen shows and dances plus the Darrell McCall and Friends Golf Tournament. Country Music Entertainers being featured this year include Johnny Bush, T.

Cameran Nelson, who has six (6) number 1 hits on Texas Regional Radio, will headline the 2018 Heart of Texas High School Music Festival. The Peregrino Band from Mason will be opening the festival to be held on April 7, 2018, at Wau-Ban-See Ranch in Camp San Saba, Texas. Food and non-alcoholic drinks will be available to purchase and proceeds will benefit another high school organization. The Heart of Texas High School Music Festival (HOT High School Music Fest) continues to support the SAT ...

As part of its fourth annual Red in Fred heart health campaign in February, Hill Country Memorial will offer free cardiac risk assessments for women and men. “Understanding your risk for heart disease is a great first step toward a healthier heart,” said Patsy Glasscock, RN, Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation at HCM.

There will be a Bake Sale to benefit Daryl Watson this Saturday, March 3rd from 8:30-sold out, in front of the law offices of Geistweidt & Whitworth, on the southeast corner of the Mason Square. Daryl is in need of assistance with medical expenses incurred by cancer treatments. Daryl, pictured with his wife, Kim, has participated in several fundraising efforts in the Mason community, including a special concert at the Odeon in support of Hurricane Harvey victims.

Our Cowgirls are making history! Come support Coach Jeff Guice, his staff and the Mason Cowgirls as they travel to the UIL FINAL FOUR STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT IN SAN ANTONIO! Make plans to help send off the Cowgirls in the traditional Mason style! The bus will leave at approximately 9:15 Thursday morning, and travel down College Street, turn on Moody Street and go around the square for a BIG TIME MASON SENDOFF!

What a wonderful week of rain. Reports varied from 2 to 4 inches. Our gauge at the house must have frozen during the last cold snap; it is officially busted. Grandson John and I cleaned some of the garden. I am ready for asparagus, so we trimmed up the bed.

When: March 20, 2018 Where: St. Paul Lutheran Church 104 S Magnolia St. Mason, TX 76856 Program: Join us at our March meeting in Mason and enjoy a Spring Style Show featuring our local boutiques. We are proud to feature our local favorites: Chica Chula, the thing is boutique, The Mason Boutique, and The Market from Brady.

The Mason County Commissioners' Court has lifted the burn ban for Mason County. However, County Judge Jerry Bearden reminds residents that a tremendous amount of fuel remains in area pastures, and extreme caution should be taken when conducting any type of burn. Residents are also requested to call the County prior to burning any brushpiles or fields so that the dispatcher is aware of the location of any active burns occurring in the county.

Hill Country Astronomers (HCA) will meet at 6:30 PM, Monday, March 5, in the HEB activity room at Hill Country University Center in Fredericksburg. HCA members Ryan Behrends, Donnie Bunch and Dan Posey will present a program about the Astronomical League (AL) and how the AL observing lists can enhance one’s observing experience. Among the three speakers, they have completed 16 AL observing lists and are working on five others. Behrends took up astronomy when he joined HCA in 2011 and ...

Are you looking to add a bit of adorableness to your life? MEET THE FAB 4!! Manny, Riley, Chloe and Chelsea. These little sweeties are about 12 weeks old. Their mom was a Chihuahua mix and their dad was probably a Schnauzer mix. They are sweet, loving and playful. They are happy, healthy and ready to find their forever homes.

Pleased To Present to Riata! Everyone knows.... don't stop by the News office on Tuesday! No matter how accommodating and nice I was on Friday or Monday, on Tuesday, all bets are off, as that's our production day. On Tuesday, we are very driven by schedules, deadlines and the ticking of the clock.

Blueberry Buttermilk Muffins This simple little recipe will result in your having a dozen of the most moist, delicious blueberry muffins you've ever tried. The biggest problem is trying to keep from eating them all in one sitting! Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 2 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk ¾ cup granulated sugar, plus extra for topping ½ cup vegetable oil 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla ...

I just have to take a moment to tell how much my husband Craig and I (and the rest of the audience) enjoyed Hungrytown last week. Almost all the songs they performed were original, and the couple is delightful! They’re continuing on westward, and I’ve invited them back next year, so if you missed them, you’ll have another chance to be entertained!

Kodak moment Some men are born to greatness. Others sometimes get to have dinner with it. Wyman Meinzer and Earl Nottingham sat across the table from me last Friday night at the 60th Annual Texas Outdoor Writers Association conference in League City. Wyman was the keynote speaker for the conference, and is one of the two best photographers in Texas, in my opinion.

Mort’s Migraine Magnified… Aunt Maude smirks often, corrects gently and forgives daily. Oh, she also looks the other way regularly to avoid getting the “shakes.” She has attained the same age as my 105-year-old Uncle Mort, and has pretty much figured out how to maintain peace and harmony in their home nestled down in the thicket.