By Melinda L. Lucas About 30 local residents of all ages attended a no-cost self-defense clinic Feb. 8 with a chance to continue training as part of a newly formed local organization.

By Kathy Thomson American Heart Association representative Beth Lotter came to Moran to give a presentation to preschool through fifth grade classes on Feb. 12. “Lotter was here for the kick-off of ‘Kids Heart Challenge’,” said elementary teacher Sabrina Swedlund.  

By Kathy Thomson The fifth and sixth grade youth basketball teams’ season ending tournaments took place on Saturday,  Feb. 8. Results from three of the four teams were reported in the Feb.

The monthly country and western musical will continue this month on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Moran Community Center. Moran singer-songwriter M.L. “Marty” Clifford coordinates the event, which takes place the fourth Saturday of each month.

By Kathy Thomson A winter storm moved through the area last week, dropping temperatures, cold rain, sleet, and snow. On Monday, Feb. 3, the high was 73 degrees, while thermometers struggled to reach 37 degrees just one day later.

By Melinda L. Lucas The first Winter Encampment at Fort Griffin State Historic Site is being hosted this Saturday, Feb. 15 by members of the park’s Living History Association. The event is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Kindergarten teacher Chloe Early (l) and students (l-r) London Dye, Nolan Turner, and Cyrus Snyder admire some of the boxes that will be used for Friday’s Valentine parties. Designs range from castles and unicorns to Godzilla and Patrick Mahomes.

Shackelford County senior adults (60 and up) are invited to attend the Shackelford County Resource Center’s February senior luncheon to be held on Friday, Feb. 14 at the Youth Center beginning at 11:15 a.m.

By Kathy Thomson Tomorrow, Feb. 7 the Albany Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual membership meeting at the Beehive Restaurant immediately after the 12:00 noon luncheon, and all members are encouraged to attend. The agenda is expected to include a financial report and electing of directors.

Grant Head of Albany was recognized on the Dean’s Honor Roll for the fall semester by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University. Head is the son of Kelly and Sara Head of Albany.