By Sidney Bartee Pick-up dates for the August distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, Aug. 5 and Friday, Aug. 6.

By Sidney Bartee The deadline for football program ads has been extended until tomorrow, July 30. Community members or businesses who want to purchase ads for the football program can contact a Booster Club officer.

Mary Reena “Missy” Kennedy, 71, of Eolian, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Her graveside service was held Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the Moran Cemetery, with Jeralyn Sledge officiating.  Mary Reena “Missy” Garlitz was born Nov. 4, 1949, in Stamford, Texas.

By Jillian Lucas A new Junior FFA organization is being established in Moran for the 2021-2022 school year. Moran FFA advisor and agricultural science teacher Minnie Denson will be heading up the program.

By Sidney Bartee Over the summer, two new water stations were installed at Albany schools. The stations are located in the elementary school cafeteria and in the main gym lobby at the high school.

By Melinda L. Lucas The rendering plant just outside the eastern Albany city limit continued to dominate discussion at the July 12 meeting of the Shackelford County commissioners, although there was action on a couple of other important items.

By Donnie A. Lucas Parents of both returning and new students planning to attend Albany schools are urged to use the online registration portal that opens Monday, July 26.

By Jillian Lucas FEMA has changed the Individual Assistance  requirements for Shackelford County and other Texas residents to file a claim following February’s winter storm.

By Sidney Bartee A positive case of rabies was recently reported to the Shackelford Sheriff’s Office, with the animal discovered and captured on the edge of Albany’s city limits near the golf course.

By Jillian Lucas ResourceCare’s fundraising event CareFest 2021 is set to take the stage on Aug. 28 featuring nine well-known musicians and bands. Organizers are anticipating that tickets will sell out soon and are encouraging local residents to purchase theirs quickly.