By Melinda L. LucasThe Moran Masonic Lodge #556 held its officer installation ceremony Saturday, July 22.The event was hosted by the Clyde Masonic Lodge during a joint ceremony with both Clyde and Cisco Masonic Lodges.

By Donnie A. LucasMembers of the Ragin’ Red Lion Band began sectional rehearsals for percussion and pit this week, with brass and woodwind sections being added next week in preparation for the 2023 marching season.

By Sam WallerJuly has been convention season for Moran FFA students and instructors.Students attended the 95th annual Texas FFA state convention July 10-14 in Dallas.This week, Moran superintendent Dr.

By Melinda L. LucasNew and ongoing recipients of the Albany ISD Education Foundation scholarships need to provide proof of enrollment in order to receive awards for the fall 2023 semester.

By Sam WallerIt’s almost time for Albany Community Vacation Bible School.The event, sponsored by the Albany Ministerial Alliance, is for children age 4 through those who have completed sixth grade and scheduled for Sunday-Wednesday, July 30-Aug.. 2. Preschoolers must be 4 years old by Aug. 1.

By Sam WallerThe Albany community is invited to take part in a prayer walk Friday, July 28, in advance of the upcoming school year.Organizer Mike Bean said that while the main part of the prayer walk will be held at 6:00 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the August distribution of the commodity food program  provided by Shackelford County are Aug. 3-4.Certified eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3.

By Sam WallerCloset Angels has rescheduled its annual Back To School Bash for 5:00-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8.Closet Angels director Lori Reames said she originally planned to hold the event before the state’s tax-free weekend, but postponed it to avoid conflicting with other local events.

By Sam WallerThe Albany FFA chapter made a big haul at the 95th annual state convention, held July 10-14 in Dallas.

By Donnie A. LucasWhile numbers were down somewhat this summer due to conflicts, spirits were high as the second and final week of Resource Care’s Day Camp wraps up.The camp was divided between the week of July 10 and July 24 this year, with the final day set for tomorrow, Friday, July 28.