Almost exactly one year after Shackelford County commissioner Cody Jordan first received authorization to post speed limits of 35 MPH on several roads in Precinct 4 because of damage caused by tractor-trailer rigs carrying rocks from the quarries, the commissioners approved a motion to actually prohibit through traffic of heavy trucks on eight county roads in that precinct. The action was taken after a legally publicized public hearing held Monday morning, March 11 prior to the regular commissionersmeeting.Noone from the public was present to protest or comment on the proceedings.

$ Parents urged to keep kids off golf carts Albany city officials worked through several major agenda items at this week’s monthly meeting, including approval of the 2024-2025 budget totaling $3,656,200,whichpassedwitha unanimous council vote prior to the city’s new fiscal year which begins April 1. Also accepted was the 20222023 audit report.

The March distribution pickup dates for the commodity food program will be Thursday, March 7 and Friday, March 8. Distribution will be at Moran City Hall on Thursday and at the rear door of theJPofficeonFriday,9:0011:00 a.m.

Just in time for spring sports and other warm weather outdoor activities, Daylight Saving Time (DST)returnsthisSunday, March 10 at 2:00 a.m. Most of the United States officially begins DST every year on the second Sunday in March, and changes back to standard time on the first Sunday in November.