By Melinda L. LucasRegular pick-up dates for the February distribution of the commodity food program were Thursday, Feb. 3 and Friday, Feb. 4.However, in anticipation of bad weather, Moran families received their food a day early on Wednesday.Shackelford County Justice of the Peace James Breeden,...

By Melinda L. LucasNormally held the first Friday in February, the annual meeting of the Albany Chamber of Commerce membership is being postponed until the following Friday, Feb. 11.Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones announced late Tuesday afternoon that concerns about the winter storm and safe travel...

By Donnie A. LucasWith the number of new cases dropping to less than half of those recorded the prior week, the peak of the latest ­COVID-19 surge appears to be in the past.The number of positive test results decreased significantly during the week of Jan. 24-28 to 29 positive cases based on tests...

By Melinda L. LucasIf this week’s winter storm weather lets up in time, the staff at the Old Jail Art Center will welcome families into the Stasney Center on Saturday, Feb. 5 for a three-hour celebration of the Lunar New Year.Starting at 12:00 noon, weather permitting, participants can enjoy...

By Donnie A. LucasTickets are still on sale for the Chris Knight concert set for Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Aztec Theater, and they will probably be available at the door, according to organizers.The performance is sponsored by Albany Live, a nonprofit organized last year to bring live musical events...

By Melinda L. LucasEven though it looked as if the Albany Chest would fall short of its 2021 goal, donations poured in at the end of the year, surpassing the goal of $46,000 and closing out at $50,751.Chest board members met Wednesday, Jan. 26 and decided to distribute all that amount plus a little...

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the February distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, Feb. 3 and Friday, Feb. 4.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, Feb. 3.Albany families can...

By Sam WallerMoran ISD officials are taking a visual approach in helping students prepare for state-mandated testing.Superintendent Dr. John Denson said a data room has been established to better chart student progress.“We’ve got a secure room where we can put all our students’ progress on the...

By Donnie A. LucasThe annual Pinewood Derby competition for local Cub Scouts has been rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 31 at the Scout Hut.Originally set for this past Monday, the event was moved to next week due to a schedule conflict.Several Scouts are expected to participate in the event.Check-in...

By Sam WallerNearly 70 players have registered to participate in Albany Little Dribblers, showing significant growth in the girls division.League organizer Joe Tidwell said 42 girls and 24 boys are registered for the program, which is open to boys and girls age eight through fourth grade.The number...