By Sam WallerMoran senior Emily Murk, who was recently named Outstanding Performer at the District 13-1A One Act Play contest has committed to Cisco College for theater.“Emily is our very first student to commit for theater for any school,” Moran teacher Bryce Hughes said.

By Donnie A. LucasFans of the Albany Live series of concerts at the Aztec Theater will be treated to a double dose of strong country music female performers in March and April.Tickets are on sale for both concerts at the local non-profit’s website: www.albanylive.org.

By Donnie A. LucasNancy Smith Elementary students will once again observe National Read Across America Day on Thursday with special activities scheduled for all age groups.

By Donnie A. LucasA good-sized group of seasoned and new performers showed up at the first practice for the 2023 version of the Fort Griffin Fandangle on Monday, but director Lorna Ayers says there is still a need for more community members to attend.

By Melinda L. LucasTwo artists will be featured in the Old Jail Art Center’s new spring exhibitions, which open this weekend with a members’ preview and reception on Saturday.

By Melinda L. LucasAs Shackelford County begins to throw off the blankets and move from winter into spring, preparations are being made for severe weather that often accompanies warmer temperatures.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the March distribution of the commodities will be Thursday, March 2 in Moran and Friday, March 3 in Albany.Distribution will be at Moran City Hall on Thursday and at the rear door of the JP office on Friday, 9:00-11:00 a.m. on both days.

By Melinda L. LucasAs expected, tax collections for local entities were down considerably as of the Jan. 31 deadline for 2022 taxes, according to chief appraiser Clayton Snyder at the Shackelford County Central Appraisal District (CAD) office.

By Melinda L. LucasThe camera system approved two weeks ago by the Shackelford County commissioners for the Law Enforcement Center has been installed, it was reported Monday at the most recent meeting.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Little Dribblers basketball league completed its third week of play Feb. 24, with eight games. Results follow:Boys Gray 18, Black 10Scoring for Gray – Wyatt Brown 14, Oakan Hawkins 2, Kurt Straus 2.Scoring for Black – Ryder Anderson 7, Grayson Tidwell 2, Barrett Milligan 1.