KATHLEEN LISLE
Kathleen Adrienne Nixon Lisle
CareFest expected to draw crowd
The sixth annual CareFest concert sponsored by ResourceCare is taking place Saturday, and it’s not too late to buy tickets, according to Ragan Riley, organizer. “Don’t wait to get tickets at the gate,” Riley said.
Directors split on salary hike
Proposing a budget and tax rate were the most significant actions on the Shackelford County Hospital District (SCHD) agenda for Monday, Aug. 19, but they weren’t the issues that took the most time during the 1-1/2 hour session.
County sets date for public hearing
$ 4.78M budget proposed DuringameetingonAug.19, Shackelford County commissioners set a date for a public hearing on the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, which starts Oct. 1 Elected officials have been working on the budget during workshopsoverthepastseveral weeks, and the proposed document was officially filed with the clerk by county judge John Viertel, who also acts as chief budget officer.
City fire dept. plans Labor Day fundraiser
The Albany Volunteer Fire Department has scheduled its Burgers and Birds fundraiser for 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
4-H banquet set Sunday
Shackelford County 4-H will look back on the recently completed 4-H yearandgetstartedonthe new year with its annual banquet, scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Sunday,Aug.
MISD enrollment holds steady
Moran Independent School District is already halfway through the first grading period with students and faculty fully in the routine of the school year. “We started off strong, and our enrollment is strong,” principal Jo Hise said.
Bulldogs hold their own in first scrimmage at Evant
The Moran Bulldogs held their own Friday,Aug. 16 in their first football scrimmage of the season at Evant.
Season tickets, passes now available
Season tickets for the Albany Lions 2024 football season are now available throughtheAlbanyJunior/ Senior High office with all prices being the same as last year. Adult season tickets are $30 for five games with student packages costing $20.
