A special meeting of the Shackelford County commissioners was held last Thursday afternoon in order to approve the renewal of the county’s health insurance.

A back-to-school bash including a swimming party for local fifth through 12th grade students, extended shopping hours at many downtown stores, and food and fellowship provided by area churches has been organized for the evening of Thursday, Aug. 9, by members of the Albany Chamber of Commerce.

Everyone is invited to come out to the Bank Park the evening of Monday, Aug. 13 and meet the players, coaches, and cheerleaders that will represent Albany High during the fall sports season and for a few dollars they can also enjoy a freshly cooked hamburger meal and desert.

Workers at Moran Independent School District were busy doing regular maintenance on the facilities and have almost completed a major project, according to business manager Diedre Cauble.

Children  four years old through sixth grade have been invited to the First Baptist Church of Moran from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. each night this week for a hot meal, Bible lessons about God’s team, crafts, and games at the free Game On! Vacation Bible School.

Shackelford County commissioners approved the annual contract renewal with AirMedCare Network during Monday morning’s regular session, which was followed by a budget workshop. No action was taken on the budget, with elected officials continuing to work on figures that will be finalized next month.

In spite of the recent unusually hot weather, Albany has not broken the recorded maximum temperature on any day this year, although the high of 106 degrees on July 20 tied a previous record, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

The OJAC offers a variety of free summer classes for students that will be entering the first through 12th grades. The summer art camps offered this year are Cultural Connections: Italy!, Things on Strings, Teen Workshop: Inspired by Helen Altman, and Re-Create!

Pick-up dates for the August distribution of the commodity food program are Aug. 2 and Aug. 3. On Thursday, Aug. 2, certified eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.

Pick-up dates for the August distribution of the commodity food program are Aug. 2 and Aug. 3. On Thursday, Aug. 2, certified eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.