By Donnie A. LucasThree incumbent county officials filed the paperwork needed to designate a campaign treasurer this week and each are seeking signatures needed to file for the Republican primary election in March.

By Sam WallerThe Aztec Theater will take a break from its renovation project Saturday night so that local performers can host Troubadour – Songs of the Singer-Songwriter.The program will start at 7:00 p.m. Pam Davis will narrate.Admission is $15 per person.

By Melinda L. LucasThere was no public comment at a special hearing last Friday morning, and Shackelford County commissioners moved forward with the process of redistricting the precincts in order to “equalize” populations within the four areas.Since there was more than a 10% deviation between Pcts.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Independent School District will hold its Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, Nov. 18.The event is open to all community members.Meals will cost $3.83 for adults and $3.09 for students.Pre-K and kindergarten students will start lunch at 11:00 a.m. and will eat in their classrooms.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Independent School District has been designated a District of Innovation, giving it more local control and flexibility.Moran ISD superintendent John Denson said the district was notified by the Texas Education Agency Oct. 20 that the district’s application was approved .

By Sam WallerThe 4-H Friendsgiving potluck dinner is set for12:30 p.m. this Sunday, Nov. 14 at The Feed Store.“We’ll plan to work on several community service projects during the afternoon,” Bell said. “First we’ll have lunch and a quick meeting.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for a festive holiday season with several events on tap.Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said Albany Bucks tickets, the Lighted Christmas Parade, and memorial ornament sales are once again on the calendar.

By Melinda L. LucasEveryone in the community is invited to a night of praise and worship at The Feed Store this Sunday, Nov. 14.According to Feed Store executive director Tisha Wilkins, a live band featuring Kirk House of Abilene will provide music for about an hour starting at 6:30 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasA handmade quilt is being raffled in memory of the late Carolyn Guinn Waller, local educator, librarian, volunteer, city council member, and avid quilter.

By Donnie A. LucasWith the arrival of cooler temperatures, a special donation drive to collect blankets for senior citizens to be able to stay warm over the winter has reached a little less than half of the goal.