By Kathy Thomson Deer and turkey seasons open on Saturday, and hunters hoping for cooler weather for the opening weekend of general deer season are in luck, with temperatures expected to range from lows in the mid 30s to highs in the mid 50s on Saturday and lower 60s on Sunday.

By Kathy Thomson Red Ribbon Week is underway at the Moran Independent School District, and students have been encouraged to dress up for the special theme days this week. On Monday, the theme “I won’t get mixed up with drugs” was reinforced by “mixed-matched” clothes.

By Kathy Thomson Early voting for the Tuesday, Nov. 5 Special Election to adopt or reject the Proposed Constitutional Amendments to the Texas Constitution will end tomorrow, and registered voters who have not already cast their ballots are encouraged to participate in early voting today or...

By Melinda L. Lucas The 2018 audit for the Shackelford County Hospital District was approved during the regular Oct. 21 meeting, bringing the entity up to date after the former auditor was unable to complete the two prior years.

By Kathy Thomson Cloudy night skies, no moonlight, and cool temperatures might make it harder for spotlighters to find youth competitors during The Feed Store sponsored Running Man event this Saturday night, Oct. 26 after Fall Fest.

By Kathy Thomson All 4-H and FFA youth who plan to exhibit lambs and goats at the county show and/or at majors this year need to get them validated on Monday, Oct. 28.

A monthly country and western musical will continue this month on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Moran Community Center. Moran singer-songwriter M.L. “Marty” Clifford is coordinating the event, which got underway in May.

By Kathy Thomson Quail hunting season begins across the entire state of Texas this Saturday, Oct. 26, and although bird numbers are expected to be up slightly compared to last year, according to surveys the quail population in the Rolling Plains, which includes Shackelford County, they are still...

By Kathy Thomson Monday, Oct. 28 is a fifth day optional/required school day at Moran Independent School District.

Cooler weather is finally making an appearance, and there are several activities planned in Moran during the fall season.