By Donnie A. LucasSummer band camp for members of the Ragin’ Red Lion Band will switch from sectionals to full band rehearsals starting Monday, Aug. 7.Director Will Vaughan announced last week that the band is working on a show entitled “Our World” written by Luke McMillan.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Closet Angels ministry will hold its annual Back To School Bash from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8.Closet Angels director Lori Reames said the event is open to students of Shackelford County schools and their families.The ministry will be closed Monday, Aug.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce is making plans for its annual community garage sale with registration to start later this month.“We know the garage sale will be in September; we just don’t have an exact date nailed down yet,” Chamber manager Brandi Lehew said.

By Sam WallerMoran Independent School District is gearing up for the start of another school year with faculty and staff going through in-service this week.Classes start Monday, Aug. 7. Principal Jo Hise said students must have enrollment packets filled out and turned in before then.

By Sam WallerMoran High School athletes began preseason workouts for football, volleyball, and cross country this week.Football began Monday morning before shifting to afternoon practices the rest of the week.

Goodnight Steakhouse owner Jason Harlow (r) and chef Terry Chandler (r) hand Mike Bean a donation check for $6,168 for Ben Richey Boys Ranch. The contribution amount is the total from the dollar bills that were taken down from the walls and ceilings at the Beehive.

By Sam WallerA report of a credit card scam against a local resident has been made to the Shackelford County Sheriff’s Department, which is actively investigating.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the August distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, Aug. 3 and Friday, Aug. 4.On Thursday Aug. 3, 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. LucasPictures for varsity and JV football players have been set for this week, with volleyball teams and cheerleaders scheduled next week.Members of the Albany varsity and junior varsity football teams will be in full pads on Friday, Aug.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Masonic Lodge expects to come close to matching its 2023 scholarship total in 2024 following the Lodge’s Scholarship Golf Tournament, held Saturday, July 29.