By Donnie A. LucasMembers of the Ragin’ Red Band will perform for the first time this season at the Ice Cream Supper set for Monday, Aug. 8 at the Bank Park.Director William Vaughan said that the band will play the Alma Mater and the Fight Song at the event, which is slated to start at 6:30 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the August distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, Aug. 4 and Friday, Aug. 5.On Thursday Aug. 4, certified elgible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

By Melinda L. LucasThe City of Albany will test the emergency warning siren at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, Aug. 10, as it does the second Wednesday of every month, depending on the weather.

By Sam WallerRegistration for the Albany Chamber of Commerce’s community garage sale will start Monday, Aug. 22.“It’s time to start getting ready,” Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said.The garage sale is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10. Jones said registration will close on Wednesday, Sept. 7.

By Sam WallerLocal students can still benefit from the annual Adopt-A-Buddy program sponsored by the Shackelford County Resource Center, with the objective of making sure that all Albany and Moran students have adequate school supplies before the start of classes for the 2022-2023 school year.

By Donnie A. LucasNine new COVID-19 cases were reported last week, based on the tests administered at Albany’s two health clinics.The weekly report by county judge Bob Skelton issued Tuesday reported 9 positive test results out of 19 tests given at the two local clinics for the period of July 25-29.

By Melinda L. LucasAn annual event in Texas since 1999, this year’s state sales tax holiday is set for Friday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 7.

The Chamber office will be closed Monday, Aug. 8, through Friday, Aug. 19, for vacation.Jones said weekly Chamber luncheons will continue as scheduled on Friday, Aug. 12 and 19, at the Icehouse.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Friends of Fort Griffin have announced the 18th annual Gala is set for Saturday, Oct. 15 at Collins Creek Ranch.This year’s event will highlight Jim Sadler and the Jak Creek Band as the featured entertainment in addition to the meal and both silent and live auctions.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Old Jail Art Center’s summer workshops got underway this week, with both in-person and virtual camps on the calendar for students in first grade and up.