Linda McFarland (second from right) of the First United Methodist Women presents a check for $1000 to D'Ann Stahl of the Mason County Child Welfare Board. They were joined by other board members for the presentation. Left to right: Jennifer Moneyhon, Shanda Schmidt, Victoria Duarte and Amanda McMIllan.

The First grade class had a huge turnout for their Readers Cafe.  It was held February 12th in the Elementary Library from 5 - 6:30.  The Readers Cafe is the first grade’s annual fundraiser.  It is an evening for parents, teachers, and community members to come enjoy fine reading selections from first grade students.

On Tuesday, February 12, Nadine Eby, a member of the Fine Arts Association of the Hill Country, presented an all day program entitled, Ceramics “from 2D to 3D.” Nadine provided each participant with an object (such as a rock, shell or piece of wood) to study, and mentally absorb the shape.

Rainbows come to Llano River! Hap Hedges and Denwood Butler enjoying a Spring afternoon fishing for Rainbow trout in Llano River near Castel. Llano River was recently stocked with these fish from proceeds from the Llano County Bed and Breakfast tax. Looks like they have dinner!

Every March 2nd, Texas Independence Day, the alumni of the University of Texas at Austin are called to join together to commemorate the day, and to honor alumni who have passed during the previous year. This year, the 2nd falls on a Saturday, allowing for a more relaxed gathering. All Texas Exes are invited to meet at Sandstone Winery on Saturday, March 2nd, 6:00 p.m.

The Heart of Texas Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas held its monthly meeting on Monday, February 11, in their meeting room located in the 100 block of North College Street, Brady, Texas (center door). The meeting began with a program presented by President Sheila Van Zant about the drawing of black beans.

A Health and Wellness Program Offered by the Wesley Nurse Health Ministries™ The Wesley Nurse at First United Methodist Church invites you to take part in a free Lunch ‘N Learn program open to all citizens in the Mason area. The program is aimed at providing current information on Advance Directives, Medical Power of Attorney, and Out of Hospital Do Not Resuscitate orders.

The M. Beven Eckert Memorial Library Board committed to joining the Friends of the Library at their January meeting. The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that supports our local library programs and projects.

Mason Elementary has been using The Leader in Me program since school started in August. This program teaches kids character and life skills that help them make good choices, helping them to become better leaders. The Leader in Me program started by students learning about three parts: HABITS- things you do every day, PARADIGMS- like glasses, the way you see the world, and PRINCIPLES-like honesty and responsibility. We are divided up into small family groups, called Puncher Family Time, made u ...

STEPHENVILLE, TX (01/23/2013)— Tarleton State University has released its “A” Honor Roll list for the fall 2012 semester. Students listed have a 4.0 grade point ratio on the 4.0 system and are taking a minimum of 12 credit hours. Students making the list include the following: Makenzie Mitchell of Mason is enrolled at Tarleton’s Stephenville campus and majoring in Kinesiology. Harper Neal of Brady is enrolled at Tarleton’s Stephenville campus and majoring in Pre Nursing. Founded i ...

The Kerrville Cattle Women will host the next meeting of the Hill Country CattleWomen. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2012 at Mamacita’s Restaurant located at 215 Junction Highway, Kerrville, TX. The social begins at 10:00 a.m. with the meeting to begin at 10:30 with lunch to follow.

The Mason Study Club’s Constitution and By-Laws specifically state that their main purpose is support of the Library. On Wednesday, January 23rd, the Mason Study Club presented the Mason County Library with a donation. The donation was presented to Nancy Scholibo, assistant librarian. This donation was made possible from the various fundraisers that the Study Club has had since September, including hot dog sales at Old Yeller Days and the Chili served on the Square in November.

The Riata January meeting was held Tuesday, January 22nd in the home of Amy Capps, Hostess with Joan Whitaker, Co-hostess.

Students achieving the Dean’s List for the 2012 fall semester have been announced by Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must be enrolled fulltime at ASU and must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Students making the honor roll are listed by their hometowns: Mason: Monte M.