By Kathy Thomson The Moran First Baptist Church will be serving lunch to sixth through 12th grade students next week, Aug. 5-9, at 12:00 noon. “We will be serving breakfast burritos, chef salad, super burritos, baked ziti, and pizza,” said organizer Jo Hise.

By Melinda L. Lucas Fun and facts about Ghana, Africa will kick off the Old Jail Art Center’s annual summer camps for kids this Friday, Aug. 2. There are five free workshops over the next two weeks for students in first through 12th grades. Registration is still open through today, Aug.

By Donnie A. Lucas Fans of Albany Lion football will immediately notice a couple of new features at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium with the start of the 2019 season in a couple of weeks.

By Melinda L. Lucas Members of the Shackelford County Appraisal District’s board of directors passed a proposed budget of $387,522 for 2020, an increase of almost four percent from the current budget, during a meeting held June 3.

By Kathy Thomson The Albany Chamber of Commerce will hold a “Home of the Hereford” sign celebration and recognition party on Friday, Aug. 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Aztec Theater. The party is for all Chamber members and prospective Chamber members, according to manager Mary Beth Jones.

Pick-up dates for the August distribution of the commodity food program are today and tomorrow. On Thursday, Aug. 1, certified eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.

By Kathy Thomson A rule recently adopted by the University Interscholastic League requiring marching band members to have completed a pre-participation physical exam and a medical history form goes into effect today, Aug.

By Melinda L. Lucas Shackelford County residents are reminded that Closet Angels’ “Back to School Bash” is set for today (Thursday) from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Free hot dogs and water will be provided by First Financial Bank during the 1-1/2 hour event, which will be held at 132 S.

By Kathy Thomson  School starts two weeks from today and the final countdown for the new school year is well underway, with both campuses fully staffed and facility maintenance projects nearing completion.

By Melinda L. Lucas Friday, Aug. 1 is the final day for parents to sign up their children for the annual Adopt-a-Buddy school supply program sponsored by Resource Care, and applications are available at the front desk of the Resource Center.