By Melinda L. LucasRaises were give to returning teachers who are above the state minimum step 20 salary schedule and increases in several stipends were approved during an AISD school board on Monday, Aug. 17.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the August distribution of the commodity food program  provided by Shackelford County are Aug. 3-4.Certified eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3.

By Sam WallerThe Albany FFA chapter made a big haul at the 95th annual state convention, held July 10-14 in Dallas.

The families of Liz Walls and Donna Balliew want to thank you for all the texts, prayers, and phone calls on behalf of our parents, Don and Joyce Sazama. Your love and support means the world to us. They loved their Albany community.The Sazama Family

By Donnie A. LucasWhile numbers were down somewhat this summer due to conflicts, spirits were high as the second and final week of Resource Care’s Day Camp wraps up.The camp was divided between the week of July 10 and July 24 this year, with the final day set for tomorrow, Friday, July 28.

By Melinda L. LucasNew and ongoing recipients of the Albany ISD Education Foundation scholarships need to provide proof of enrollment in order to receive awards for the fall 2023 semester.

By Sam WallerCloset Angels has rescheduled its annual Back To School Bash for 5:00-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8.Closet Angels director Lori Reames said she originally planned to hold the event before the state’s tax-free weekend, but postponed it to avoid conflicting with other local events.

By Sam WallerIt’s almost time for Albany Community Vacation Bible School.The event, sponsored by the Albany Ministerial Alliance, is for children age 4 through those who have completed sixth grade and scheduled for Sunday-Wednesday, July 30-Aug.. 2. Preschoolers must be 4 years old by Aug. 1.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Moran Masonic Lodge #556 held its officer installation ceremony Saturday, July 22.The event was hosted by the Clyde Masonic Lodge during a joint ceremony with both Clyde and Cisco Masonic Lodges.

By Sam WallerThe Albany community is invited to take part in a prayer walk Friday, July 28, in advance of the upcoming school year.Organizer Mike Bean said that while the main part of the prayer walk will be held at 6:00 p.m.