By Sam WallerMoran ISD reported a total enrollment of 97 students for all grades, down slightly from the end of last school year.Superintendent Dr. John Denson said he expects some fluctuation in the figure as other area districts begin classes.

By Sidney BarteeMoran’s annual garage sale is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 27, beginning at 7:00 a.m.Community residents can register for the sale until 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Aug 25 on either the City of Moran or the Moran Buy, Sell, Trade Facebook pages.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County elected officials continued to work on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, spending part of Monday afternoon going through the line items prepared by county treasurer Tammy Brown.

By Donnie A. LucasFollowing a week of online enrollment and three in-person days for registration, school officials reported that over 90 percent of expected students have been registered for the new school year that starts next Wednesday, Aug. 17.

Bios of new staff members, along with faculty assignments and school supply lists, are included in the special back-to-school section in this week’s issue.

By Melinda L. LucasLocal law enforcement officers had an unexpectedly busy weekend Aug. 5-8 with several DWI arrests and two ongoing cases that called for assistance from the Texas Rangers.

By Melinda L. LucasMore than 20 car burglaries have been reported in several Albany neighborhoods, apparently all occurring around midnight on Thursday, Aug.

By Sam WallerA program to introduce the new West Texas Mesonet station near Albany is being organized for Wednesday, Aug. 31, with adult continuing education units available.Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said plans are still being worked out.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany High School ag instructor Chris Beard recently earned a 25-year tenure award from the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas (ATAT) at the annual summer Professional Development Conference.

By Donnie A. LucasThere were several new COVID-19 cases reported last week, based on the tests administered at Albany’s two health clinics.The weekly report by county judge Bob Skelton issued Tuesday reported nine positive test results out of 15 tests given for the period of Aug. 1-5.