An Albany High School student has earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.Albany High School senior Mayson Garcia has been awarded the National Hispanic Recognition Award.   “We’re thrilled that Mayson has earned this recognition.

By Sam WallerPreparations are in full swing for the 36th annual First Impressions Invitational Pig Sale, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Shackelford County Show Barn.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of new ­COVID-19 cases reported last week jumped to 18 positive tests, compared to five the previous week based information provided by Albany’s two health clinics.

By Sam WallerBen Richey Boys Ranch will celebrate its 75th anniversary this fall with the Albany campus taking part in the festivities.A reception is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Abilene campus located at 501 Ben Richey Drive in Abilene.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the September distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, Sept. 1 and Friday, Sept. 2.On Thursday, eligible families in Moran should pick up their food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

By Melinda L. LucasTeam and individual pictures of the junior high football teams will be taken today (Thursday) starting at 3:45 p.m.Those packages, along  with Lady Cubs volleyball, will be ready for pickup in the next couple of weeks.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD appears to be one of just three school districts in the state offering students on-campus driver’s education, according to superintendent Dr. John Denson.Moran has six students enrolled in the class, which is being taught by Jeff Blackburn.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners continued reviewing the budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year that starts Oct. 1 and got their first look at tax rate options during a meeting on Monday.

By Donnie A. LucasAs part of an effort to increase security at both Albany ISD campuses, the school board hired an experienced local resident as the director of school safety and security.

By Melinda L. LucasA quorum of the Albany city council met in special session on Tuesday night, Aug. 23 to propose a tax rate, acting on the recommendation of city manager Billy Holson to go with the “No New revenue” (NNR) rate of 61.04 cents.