=Riata Service Organizations Luncheon was held at The First Baptist Church on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. The Civic committee was in charge of organization and members cooked for the event which is intended to raise funds for our local community. Bobbie McMillan introduced the entertainment, which was music by Karen Mitchell accompanied by Marilyn Kahan on the piano.

Dorrett Townsend led the Fine Arts Association of the Hill Country Creative Session program on Saturday, May 5, using “TWIGS” for inspiration. A variety of sculptural, as well as, two dimensional expressions was made with Dorrett’s creative instructions. Officers of the FAAHC are already planning the programs and Creative Sessions for the new year which begins June 1st.

Mason High School art students were honored with an opening reception for the 8th Annual Lamplight Designs Art Competition on Friday, May 4th at Topaz Confections. The reception was held in conjunction with the First Friday Art Walk on the Square. A record number of family and friends were on hand to view 37 entries displaying a wide range of medium.

Riata Service Organization met April 24, 2012 at home of Judy Cordes on the beautiful Llano River. Twenty six members were in attendance. Tammy Parish & Vondell Jordan were guest speakers. They recommended a book, The Leader in Me , by Stephen R. Covey. They feel it has made a great impact on schools.

Last week’s Mason County News carried an article identifying the two homes in town that will be on the April 21st Mason County Republican Women’s (MCRW) 2012 Home Tour. This week’s article introduces the homes in the county area. Three of the county homes are off Highway 87 South toward Fredericksburg.

Blue Lake WGA hosted the annual Nanny Goat Invitational on Tuesday, March 27th at the Blue Lake Golf Club. There were golfers from Austin, Mason, Burnet, Bandera, Georgetown, Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay, Lago Vista, Kingsland & San Antonio. The theme this year was “Wear Your Easter Bonnet”. In keeping with this theme there was an Easter Bonnet contest.

On Saturday, March 17th, at the Mason Eckert Civic Center, Martha Richardson presented to the “Creative Session” of the Fine Arts Association of the Hill Country an interesting program on the theme of “HIDDEN.” “Hidden” means something of the unexpected. This idea was used as a potential theme for works of art.

District MVP: Margret Lemke, Mason, Junior Offensive MVP: Amanda Weaver, Center Point, Senior Defensive MVP: Amanda Hudson, Mason, Senior Newcomer of the Year: Lauren Ortiz, Medina, Freshman 1st Team: Kaitlyn Cavness, Mason, SR,Emily Ellebracht, Mason, SR,Kendall Richardson, Medina, SR,Kyla Richardson, Medina, SR,Ashley Walters, Center Point, SO, Honorable Mention: Alexa Menchaca, Mason, JR,Caroline Hudson, Mason, SO, 2nd Team: Star Longoria, Mason, ...

The Riata Service Organization met at the home of Joan Whitaker on February 28, 2012. Hostesses were Becky Griffith and Pat Tucker. Vice President, Judy Cordes, introduced the guest speaker, Jane Hoerster.The program was on “The History of Blacks in Mason County.” Twenty eight members were in attendance. The next meeting will be March 27, 2012.

After securing the District Championship and earning a bye the first round of the playoffs, the Cowgirls traveled to San Antonio Cole High School to play the Woodsboro Lady Eagles in the Area round. They started off the first two minutes of the game on a 10-0 run and never looked back.

Tuesday Jan. 31 Varsity Cowgirls vs. Johnson City Mason—11—16—16—10 = 53 Johnson City—2—0—1—3 = 6 Scorers—Emily Holland—2, Amanda Hudson—2, Margaret Lemke—13, Kaitlyn Cavness—12, Emily Ellebracht—2, Karina Alvarez—6, Caroline Hudson—2, Alexa Menchaca—3, Hannah Haley—11. Rebound Leaders—Amanda Hudson—4, Hannah Haley—4. Assist Leaders&mdash ...

The Odeon in Mason Texas is the oldest small theater in West Texas. Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday evenings you can see a recent Hollywood movie for just $4.00. In addition to movies, The Odeon Preservation Society, also brings in well known musicians, dancers, artistic lectures and other cultural events which are of interest and entertainment to our community and its surrounding counties.

The Mason Lions club met Tuesday, January 17th, for it’s regular weekly luncheon meeting. There were 37 members and two visitors in attendance. Lion David Hanscheck was responsible for the program and introduced John Keller, High School coach and teacher, who spoke about the boys' basketball team.John said they got a late start because of the state championship win; but, the boys hit the court running.

Tuesday Jan. 17 Varsity Cowgirls vs. Reagan County @ Wall Mason—6—9—14—5 = 34 Reagan Co.—4—6—5—6 = 21 Scorers—Mari’ Marquez—3, Emily Holland—6, Amanda Hudson—7, Kaitlyn Cavness—2, Star Longoria—7, Caroline Hudson—5, Alexa Menchaca—2. Rebound Leaders—Emily Holland—8, Amanda Hudson—5. Assist Leaders—Amanda Hudson—3, Emily Hollan ...

Tuesday Jan. 10 Varsity Cowgirls vs. Georgetown East ViewMason—13—19—10—7 = 49 East View—5—2—6—6 = 19 Scorers—Amanda Hudson—9, Margaret Lemke—11, Kaitlyn Cavness—13, Emily Ellebracht—4, Star Longoria—3, Karina Alvarez-2, Caroline Hudson—4, Alexa Menchaca—3. Rebound Leaders—Amanda Hudson—6, Margaret Lemke—8, Kaitlyn Cavness—6, Emily Ellebracht—6.< ...