By Sam WallerMoran ISD resumed classes this week after taking last week off for Thanksgiving break.“We just had to hit the ground running because we’ve got so much stuff going on,” principal Jo Hise said.

By Sam WallerProducers needing to accrue Continuing Education Units can do so Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Big Country CEU Conference in Abilene.The day-long program will consist of six one-hour classes covering different topics.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the November distribution of the commodity food program are Thursday, Dec. 8 and Friday, Dec. 9.In addition to the regular foods, families who pick up next week will receive an extra “Christmas Bag” to make up for the “Thanksgiving Bags” that were scheduled to...

By Donnie A. LucasThe annual Lighted Christmas Parade will cap a full day of seasonal activities and shopping on Saturday as it rolls through downtown starting immediately following the last of three Christmas drawings starting at 6:00 p.m.“We have about 20 official entries so far, but I have...

By Sam WallerThe local Toys for Tots campaign will again offer barbecue sandwiches during Small Town Saturday on Nov. 26.Marine SSgt. Doug Beaty, who coordinates the toy drive in Shackelford County, will be assisted by members of the Moran National Honor Society.

By Melinda L. LucasDirectors for the Shackelford County Hospital District awarded Christmas bonuses during a very short meeting on Monday, Nov. 21.After a closed session, Jason Price made the motion, with a second by Mary Beth Jones, to approve the bonuses for all district employees.Specific...

The Albany Chamber of Commerce will not hold a weekly luncheon on Friday because of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, according to Chamber officer Lisa Barton.In addition, the Shackelford County Library will be closed Thursday and Friday, and senior games on Friday are also cancelled due to the...

It’s almost deadline time for Santa letters and holiday essays if they are going to be included in the Dec. 22 Christmas issue published by The Albany News.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany ISD’s school board is a complete seven-person unit again after trustees appointed Bo Brown to serve for the rest of Dr. Cory Brown’s term, which will end in May 2023.Dr. Brown moved out of the district earlier this year and has resigned from his Place 3 seat.

By Melinda L. LucasEven though the popular puppet shows at the Old Jail Art Center will not take place this year, the Christmas season is in full swing at the museum, and the OJAC education department has plenty of things planned for local families and their visitors.Special activities for December...