By Donnie A. LucasSeveral FCCLA members will compete at the Regional Leadership Conference in Waco Friday and Saturday, including two Parlimentary Procedure teams and several other individuals and pairs.The Level 1 Parliamentary Procedure team, which consists of all eighth graders, is scheduled to...

By Donnie A. LucasThe public is invited to a local performance of “Oz” on Monday, March 6 at the high school auditorium, but be careful about following the yellow brick road to view the play.The curtain will go up at 6:30 p.m. for a free public performance of the high school’s one act play in...

By Sam WallerMoran’s One Act Play qualified for bi-district competition Monday, Feb. 27 with its performance of “Little Women” at the District 13-1A contest at Abilene Wylie High School.The bi-district competition, which will include six schools from Districts 13 and 14, is scheduled for Monday,...

By Melinda L. LucasOne-year contract extensions were approved for principals Glen Hill at Albany Junior/Senior High School and John Gallagher at Nancy Smith Elementary School, with any salary increases contingent on the 2023-2024 budget and relevant action taken during the upcoming state...

By Melinda L. LucasMembers of the Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors heard a concern from a Moran citizen during Monday’s regular meeting, then worked through the rest of the agenda fairly quickly, including a brief closed sessionDuring the public forum portion of the...

By Donnie A. LucasThe call is being sounded for any members of the community who would like to be part of the 85th anniversary edition of the Fort Griffin Fandangle to come to rehearsals.The first rehearsal of the season is set for Monday, Feb. 27 at the Aztec Theater starting at 7:30 p.m.“Everyone...

By Melinda L. LucasNone of the six local entities located within the county will need to hold elections on May 6, although there was one race that was contested until a candidate withdrew on Tuesday.The filing period for each of the local races ended Friday, Feb. 17, with the Fort Griffin SUD board...

By Melinda L. LucasCommodities will be distributed Thursday, March 2 in Moran and Friday, March 3 in Albany at the usual times.Families who have not yet returned their applications for the 2023 program must turn in paperwork, either before or on site, before receiving their food.

By Sam WallerShackelford County FFA and 4-H members continued their participation in the San Antonio and San Angelo livestock shows over the past week.Six of 10 Albany FFA members showing barrows at San Antonio placed in their classes.

By Donnie A. LucasA group of three band students earned medals at the UIL Solo and Ensemble contest held at Wylie High School on Saturday.Sophomore Melanie Figueroa earned a Division I rating on a Class 3 clarinet solo, while freshman Landon Picquet, a percussionist, also brought home a Division I...