By Donnie A. LucasTicket prices for the upcoming CareFest on Aug. 26 will increase next Tuesday, Aug. 1 with only general admission tickets still available.

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By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners took final action to proceed with removal of equipment on the county communications tower that is either unused or that the county is no longer being compensated for.

By Melinda L. LucasKraymer Harbold resigned from his seat on the board of the Shackelford County Hospital District at a July 17 meeting, stating that he feels he can serve the community more efficiently as a part-time paramedic, which he is not allowed to do as a board member.

By Sam WallerSpots are still available for the Albany Masonic Lodge Scholarship Tournament. The three-person scramble will be held Saturday, July 29 at Albany Golf Course.The field is limited to the first 18 paid teams.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany City Pool will close for the summer after Sunday, July 30, with normal pool hours until then, according to manager Meg Walser.Hours are 12:30 to 5:30 pm. through Saturday and 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Athletic Booster Club has met its $50,000 fundraising goal to purchase and erect monuments honoring Albany’s three state champion football teams.Former Booster Club officer Amanda Tabor said an anonymous donation put the fund over the top.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Moran Masonic Lodge #556 held its officer installation ceremony Saturday, July 22.The event was hosted by the Clyde Masonic Lodge during a joint ceremony with both Clyde and Cisco Masonic Lodges.

By Donnie A. LucasMembers of the Ragin’ Red Lion Band began sectional rehearsals for percussion and pit this week, with brass and woodwind sections being added next week in preparation for the 2023 marching season.

By Sam WallerJuly has been convention season for Moran FFA students and instructors.Students attended the 95th annual Texas FFA state convention July 10-14 in Dallas.This week, Moran superintendent Dr.