The Great American Jackass Race t-shirts are now on sale! You may purchase your shirt at the Mason County Chamber of Commerce on the northeast side of the Mason square for $15.00 each. The tee shirt style that was sold last year will be available again this year. The Great American Jackass Race will be held on Saturday, July 11th during Mason’s 45th Annual Roundup Weekend.

When most Americans think of the 4th of July, they think of hot dogs, fireworks, patriotic songs and going to the lake or beach. Few of us, probably, take time to reflect on the sacrifics made over two centuries ago that have enabled us to live our widely-envied “American Way of Life.” The United States of America began as thirteen different English colonies established along the eastern seaboard during the 17th & early 18th centuries.

The Mason County Livestock and Wildlife Protection Association had a drawing for a Savage 22-250 rifle with a custom camo scope. All members who had paid their dues by April 1st were eligible for the drawing. Winning the rifle was Willeda Rea, from Art. Willeda has been a member of the association since 2003.

Come join us for Independence Day on Saturday, July 4th from 12:00 - 6:00 at the City Pool. Even though this is a regular swim session time, water games will be included for an afternoon of fun. There will still be times of “free swim” and all kids are welcome to participate in the games.

LONGVIEW, TX – Steve Hemphill, son of former Mason Mayor Jamie Hemphill, will be at the Mason Puncher football stadium on Saturday, July 11 beginning at 2:30 pm for a pre-release event for his new book, My Search for the Real Heaven. Compelled by the untimely death of Mayor Hemphill in August of 2000, Steve began an intense study of his father’s new home.

This year’s Fair will be held on Saturday, July 11th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Courthouse Lawn. There will be many outstanding, quality craft booths with items such as children’s clothes, flip flops, hand bags, T-shirts, jewelry, western art and furniture, iron art, candles, sensy candles, paintings, pottery, birdhouses, rifle/ fishing rod/guitar stands, mesquite items, stained glass, computer bags, notebooks, chairs, etc, etc, etc.

Mason County Habitat for Humanity president, Paul Branch, presents house #7 homeowner, Wendy Fisher, with a Bible, or the "owner's manual" during dedication ceremonies Sunday.