By Sam WallerScheduling conflicts have created several changes to the Moran high school and junior high basketball schedules in addition to creating a like number of headaches for athletic director John Hughes.Tuesday’s scheduled varsity home games against Three Way were cancelled because Three Way...

By Sam WallerMore than two dozen Moran elementary and junior high students competed in the district UIL academic meet on Tuesday and Wednesday at Cross Plains.The competition actually began on Nov. 18 with students submitting entries for chess puzzle and ready writing events.Moran principal Jo Hise...

By Sam WallerThe Moran Independent School District has welcomed four new faculty members for the 2021-22 school year, including three who are in their first year as full-time teachers.New faculty members are Minnie Denson, Alyssa Gregg, Kassiah Hudson, and Bryce Hughes.Minnie DensonAt the high...

San Angelo - Robert “Bobby” Ramon, 66, passed away Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in San Angelo.Public viewing was Monday, Nov. 29 at Robert Massie Funeral Home.

By Donnie A. LucasSeveral incumbents and two newcomers have started the process of filing for the May 1 primary elections, although none had officially completed the required paperwork as of press time on Monday.The filing deadline for the 2022 primary elections is Dec. 13, with party candidates...

By Sam WallerThe Lighted Christmas Parade will top off Albany’s Small Town Saturday celebration this weekend, wrapping up a full day of events and Christmas shopping in the downtown area.“Just come out and celebrate Albany,” Albany Chamber of Commerce manager Mary Beth Jones said.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 test results increased slightly over the last week based on statistics from one of the three testing facilties, according to county judge Bob Skelton on Monday.The Shackelford County Health Clinic reported 16 positive tests for last week, with...

By Melinda L. LucasThe long-standing ownership issue at the Rock Hill School voting site has finally been resolved, Shackelford County commissioners learned at Monday’s regular meeting.Commissioners also took action on an emergency adjustment in the budget to accommodate payment for an easement on...

The Albany Chamber of Commerce will not hold a weekly luncheonon Friday because of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, according to Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones.In addition, the Shackelford County Library will be closed Thursday and Friday, and senior games on Friday are also cancelled due to the...

By Donnie A. LucasVeterans in the Albany Cemetery will once again be honored during the National Wreaths Across America Day scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 18, with local volunteers fanning out across the cemetery to place the fresh evergreen wreaths on 525 graves.A brief ceremony is planned starting...