By Sam WallerAlbany’s Kenzie Neve has had a busy and successful spring and summer exhibiting steers across the state.Neve first took her livestock projects into the show ring in April at the Purple Pursuit Tarleton State University Prospect Show at Stephenville.

By Sidney BarteeWith the start of the school year, Albany churches and organizations have already begun youth and children’s services for students, with more activities scheduled to begin in the next few weeks.Feed StoreTuesday lunches for juniors and seniors will begin again on Aug.

By Donnie A. LucasThere were 16 new ­COVID-19 cases reported last week, based on the tests administered at Albany’s two health clinics, an uptick as the school year neared.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD reported a total enrollment of 97 students for all grades, down slightly from the end of last school year.Superintendent Dr. John Denson said he expects some fluctuation in the figure as other area districts begin classes.

By Sidney BarteeMoran’s annual garage sale is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 27, beginning at 7:00 a.m.Community residents can register for the sale until 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Aug 25 on either the City of Moran or the Moran Buy, Sell, Trade Facebook pages.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County elected officials continued to work on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, spending part of Monday afternoon going through the line items prepared by county treasurer Tammy Brown.

By Donnie A. LucasFollowing a week of online enrollment and three in-person days for registration, school officials reported that over 90 percent of expected students have been registered for the new school year that starts next Wednesday, Aug. 17.

Bios of new staff members, along with faculty assignments and school supply lists, are included in the special back-to-school section in this week’s issue.

By Melinda L. LucasLocal law enforcement officers had an unexpectedly busy weekend Aug. 5-8 with several DWI arrests and two ongoing cases that called for assistance from the Texas Rangers.

By Melinda L. LucasMore than 20 car burglaries have been reported in several Albany neighborhoods, apparently all occurring around midnight on Thursday, Aug.