By Melinda L. LucasOfficials at Moran ISD clarified that Jason Price, who filled out paperwork for the school board before the Feb. 14 deadline, filed specifically for a two-year unexpired term rather than a full three-year term, left vacant when longtime trustee Sug Roller resigned.The school will...

The Albany ISD school board met last week to discuss key issues, including the purchase of new buses, facility improvements, and contract extensions for district employees.Two New Buses ApprovedOne of the primary topics was the need for new school buses to replace aging vehicles.

By Melinda L. LucasAt Monday’s Shackelford County commissioners meeting, Shackelford County 4-H representatives reviewed a detailed proposal to enhance the Courthouse flower beds as a community service project.After a brief introduction by 4-H advisor Kelsey Bell, Riley Reames and Kerrigan Howard...

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H members Riley Reames and Kerrigan Howard submitted their plan for a community service project Monday, Feb. 24 to the Shackelford County Commissioners.“Our senior officers each have a community service project they do each year,” Shackelford County extension agent...

By Sam WallerAlbany FFA members continued their run at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo last week with several placing.Jake Hale earned a blue ribbon in the ag mech contest with his hydraulic hay trailer, his third in as many shows.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions saw their boys basketball season come to an end Friday, Feb. 21 with a 66-46 loss to Graford in the area round of the Class 2A Division II playoffs at Eastland.The Lions, who reached the second round for the fifth year in a row, finished the season with a 14-9 record.

By Sam WallerMoran Independent School District started this week with a safety drill to test security procedures.During the drill, conducted Monday, Feb. 24, bells and lights in school buildings activated.

By David H. WallerA weeks-long investigation into a fraudulent check scheme has led to the arrests of three Fort Worth men in Albany, with authorities linking them to a larger organized crime operation that has targeted multiple communities across North Texas.

By David H. WallerAfter 21 years of dedication to preserving and restoring the Fort Griffin Historic Site, the Friends of Fort Griffin organization is ceasing operations.

By David H. WallerThe Albany Mainstreet Playhouse (AMP) is putting the final touches on its production of Neil Simon’s Rumors, set to take the stage February 28, March 1, and March 2 at the Aztec Theater.