By Sam WallerWhen Jackson Chapman decided to pass on an opportunity to play junior college baseball, he didn’t realize it would lead to him participating in the College World Series.

By Sam WallerMoran faculty and staff have spent this week conducting inservice programs in preparation for the upcoming school year.Inservice began Monday, Aug. 1 and will conclude Friday, Aug. 5.The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 8 at Moran, which is employing a four-day class week this year.

By Sam WallerLow numbers are a fact of life at Moran, and it’s having an impact on the first week of preseason practice for fall sports.The Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs both began with less than the expected complement of athletes, which could cause some delays.

By Melinda L. LucasFun and facts about Greece will kick off the Old Jail Art Center’s annual summer camps for kids next Wednesday, Aug. 3, with three spots open for students in grades 1-6.There are also two openings for the Aug. 9 safari camp for grades 1-3.

By Donnie A. LucasSchool safety has come to the forefront in Albany and across the state over the summer due to a directive issued by the governor to the Texas Education Agency following a mass shooting at Uvalde ISD in May that left 19 students and two teachers dead.

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By Sam WallerThree performers with Albany roots will be part of the lineup for this year’s CareFest lineup, and through this Sunday, July 31, tickets are available at a discount, with VIP tickets already sold out.

By Melinda L. LucasAn Albany blood drive is set for today, July 28.Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park the bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerAfter two false starts, Shackelford County 4-H held a STEM camp session Tuesday, July 26 at The Feed Store.Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said 12 students attended the session for science, technology, engineering, and math.

By Sam WallerDeadline to register students for ResourceCare’s Adopt-A-Buddy program is Friday, Aug. 5.The Adopt-A-Buddy program helps provide school supplies for Shackelford County children.Application forms are available at the front desk at the Resource Center.