By Sam WallerAlbany FFA members wrapped up participation at the West Texas Fair and Rodeo with steers and another calf scramble winner.“We are proud of all of our exhibitors and participants in this year’s West Texas Fair,” Albany FFA advisor Chris Beard said.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the October distribution of the commodity food program are scheduled next week.On Thursday, Oct. 5, families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

By Donnie A. LucasPostmaster Laura Gilbreath is officially retiring on Sept. 30 after 33 years of service with the U.S. Postal Service.A reception will be held on Friday, Sept. 29 at the Albany Post Office lobby from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

By Sam WallerXi Chi Pi Sorority has limited openings remaining for its fourth annual Scholarship Golf Scramble.“A couple of teams have dropped out due to scheduling conflicts,” organizer Lauren Peacock said. “So if anyone is wanting in, they need to call ASAP.

By Sam WallerMoran seniors Neveah Huskey and Caleb York were crowned homecoming queen and king Saturday, Sept. 23, as the school district wrapped up a week of activities.Moran graduates Jan Hagemann Harber and Donnie Connally were named Coming Home Queen and King.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD held a ribbon cutting Tuesday, Sept. 19 for the new floor in its gym.The work was conducted by Jelco of Austin as a cost of $79,978, superintendent Dr. John Denson said.The project took six weeks from the start of work on Aug. 7 until the floor was ready for use last week.

By Melinda L. LucasIn addition to an update about needed projects from Albany superintendent Jonathan Scott, AISD trustees heard the 2022-2023 audit during a Sept. 18 meeting on Monday, but approval is delayed until the October session.

By Melinda L. LucasMembers of the Old Jail Art Center will get an up-close look at three new exhibits during a reception on Saturday, Sept. 23, with the galleries then open to the public during regular museum hours.

By Sam WallerA fundraising drive to provide a new section to the veterans monument located at the Shackelford County Courthouse is kicking off this month.

By Donnie A. LucasThe changing of the weather is a reminder that it is time to consider getting vaccinated against illnesses such as the flu.