By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs football team encountered some ups and downs in its second game of the season, falling 50-0 to Baird on Friday, Sept. 2, in the home opener at Bulldog Field.The Bulldogs (0-2) return to the road at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 at Aspermont.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldog volleyball team dropped its two matches last week and now faces its longest homestand of the season.On Tuesday, Sept. 6, Moran (4-10) hosted Woodson. Results will be reported next week.The Lady Bulldogs play their third consecutive home match at 11:00 a.m.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD students have two upcoming field trips that will focus on college and career opportunities.On Friday, Sept. 9, eighth and ninth grade students will attend Tarleton State University’s Ag Discovery Day, one of several Academic Discovery Days hosted by the university.

By Melinda L. LucasAfter working through line items for all four divisions of the Shackelford County Hospital District in a special session on Wednesday, Aug. 24, board members ended up with a proposed budget based on the “no-new-revenue” (NNR) rate of 19.24 cents.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners topped off a month of budget workshops and regular sessions by meeting for the fourth Monday in a row on Aug.

By Donnie A. LucasWhat is believed to be a record crowd of music festival fans was on hand last Saturday for the fifth annual CareFest benefitting the ResourceCare centers, which serve six area communities.

By Sam WallerRegistration for the Albany Chamber of Commerce’s Community Garage Sale continued this week with Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones reporting the event has reached 10 participants signed up.“We’ve got a few more who have called or come in when they’ve had a chance,” Jones said.

By Sam WallerA hot, dry summer is shaping up to force another below-average dove season in Shackelford County.Game warden Jacob Mort said conditions have led to a low bird count in the area.“Driving around the county right now, there’s not a lot of birds,” Mort said.

By Donnie A. LucasDirectors of the Shackelford County Appraisal District (SCAD) have set a public hearing for the proposed 2023 budget on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 a.m.Following the hearing, the board of directors is expected to adopt the budget, which tallies $425,791 in expenditures.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H will hold its annual kickoff party to start the coming year at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18 at Webb Park.Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said 4-Hers will be introduced to a variety of projects in which to participate for the coming year.