By Kathy Thomson A rule recently adopted by the University Interscholastic League requiring marching band members to have completed a pre-participation physical exam and a medical history form goes into effect today, Aug.

By Melinda L. Lucas Shackelford County residents are reminded that Closet Angels’ “Back to School Bash” is set for today (Thursday) from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Free hot dogs and water will be provided by First Financial Bank during the 1-1/2 hour event, which will be held at 132 S.

By Kathy Thomson  School starts two weeks from today and the final countdown for the new school year is well underway, with both campuses fully staffed and facility maintenance projects nearing completion.

By Kathy Thomson Local junior high and high school youth are invited to participate in Messy Olympics at the First Baptist Church parking lot at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14.

By Kathy Thomson Interviews from all 11 of the people filmed during the first round of SPOKEN: Ardon B. Judd, Jr. Oral History Project are now available for free public viewing at the Stasney Center inside the Old Jail Art Center and online at the OJAC’s Vimeo channel at vimeo.com/user32466522. 

By Kathy Thomson All residents of Shackelford County are invited to a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) class this Saturday, July 27 at the Moran School District’s activities building, hosted by the City of Moran Volunteer Fire Department. The class will begin at 10:00 a.m.

By Kathy Thomson The Albany city swimming pool will close for the season in just over two weeks. “The pool (rentals) went great this year,” said manager Dakota Fowler. “We had parties almost every night.”  The last day the pool will be open this summer is Sunday, Aug.

By Kathy Thomson Three different events, including one that is making its initial debut, are planned this Saturday, July 27 at Fort Griffin State Historic Site, and all three are included in the cost of admission to the old cavalry fort. A Guided Fort Tour will take place from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.

By Kathy Thomson Three members of the Albany chapter of the Future Farmers of America and sponsor Chris Beard attended the 91st annual Texas FFA State Convention in Fort Worth last week and another local FFA student competed in the State FFA Rodeo that took place during the State Convention.

By Kathy Thomson ResourceCare case worker Makenzie Marshall reminded everyone that the annual Adopt-a-Buddy school supply program is underway, and she is hoping to hear from those that can use a little help, as well as those who can provide assistance for local students.