Students in grade 8-12 who are planning to be members of the Ragin’ Red Lion Band will start preparing for the 2024 marching season on Monday, July 22 in the band hall with rehearsals for the percussion section including the pit crew.

More than 100 campers are expected at this year’s SummerDayCamp,which starts July 15 and runs through July 26. Donations are still being accepted for the annual event, which is sponsored by Shackelford County ResourceCenter.

Pick-up dates for the July distribution of commodity foods will fall a week later than usual because of the Fourth of July holiday. According to Justice of the Peace James Breeden, who handles the program for Shackelford County, commodities will be available on Thursday and Friday, July 11-12.