By Melinda L. LucasWith only a few seats left, singer-songwriter Paul Cauthen is set to take the stage at the Aztec Theater this Saturday night in a return visit to kick off Albany Live’s 2023 concert series.Tickets for the concert, which starts at 8:00 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County law enforcement officers recovered a large amount of stolen oilfield equipment last week off Highway 6 near Moran, according to information from sheriff Ed Miller.“On Jan.

By Donnie A. LucasSome Shackelford county residents could receive jury summons in the near future and are urged to provide the proper notification if they are unable to attend.Notices have already been sent out for petit jury service on Jan.

By Donnie A. LucasAfter a year of receiving funds and securing bids, major progress is being made to improve the facilities at the Fort Griffin Fandangle’s Prairie Theater.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany High School auditorium is undergoing a bit of updating, with a new maple floor installed on the stage.“There has been water damage, especially around the edges, that have been repaired in the past,” superintendent Jonathan Scott said.

Mary Marie Woolaver Cotton, 92, passed away Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Abilene, Texas.Marie was born January 24, 1930, to Thomas Sim and Nora Stamford Weir in Hamilton. She was the youngest of five children.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD begins its spring semester Monday, Jan. 9 with a staff-development day before resuming classes Tuesday, Jan. 10.In order to stay on its four-day week schedule, Moran will hold classes on Friday, Jan. 13. It is the only Friday class day scheduled for the spring semester.

By Sam WallerMoran’s Connor Hail added to his list of postseason honors last week when he was named an honorable mention selection on the Texas Six-Man Coaches Association All-State football team for Class 1A Division II as a punter.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldog and Lady Bulldog basketball teams get one last chance to prepare for District 13-1A play after both struggled through winless appearances at the Gordon tournament, played Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec. 27-28 over the holiday break.Moran stepped up in class Tuesday, Jan.

By Sam WallerShackelford County hunters can still bag a buck during Texas’ special late white-tailed deer season.The special late season  as well as a youth-only late season runs through Sunday, Jan. 15.