By Sam Waller Enrollment packets for prospective students at Moran Independent School are available now in the school office. All students planning to attend Moran schools need to pick up a packet.x Students may pick up paperwork during business hours over the next two weeks.

By Sidney Bartee Albany students Cort Peterson and Will LeMay competed in the American Junior Rodeo Association finals last weekend, bringing home a top award. The boys won the team roping short go competition in their division and received a saddle and belt buckles as prizes.

By Sidney Bartee Albany graduate Addie Beth Denton competed in the American Junior Rodeo Association Finals the past week in Sweetwater, the last time she will compete as a high school student. Denton competed in breakaway roping, goat tying, and barrel racing.

By Melinda L. Lucas Pictures for varsity and JV football players and volleyball players have been set for this week, with cheerleaders tentatively scheduled. Volleyball players will meet Thursday (today) starting at 5:00 p.m. in the main gym.

By Sidney Bartee Pick-up dates for the August distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, Aug. 5 and Friday, Aug. 6. On Thursday Aug. 5, Moran recipients should pick up their commodities at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

By Sidney Bartee & Melinda L. Lucas A new AgriLife Extension Agent for Shackelford was selected by county commissioners during a special meeting last Wednesday morning, July 28.

For six years now, Big Country Electric Cooperative (BCEC) members’ Operation Round Up change contributions have helped families and service organizations locally.

By Sidney Bartee The Albany ISD teachers, staff, and school board will attend a district luncheon on Tuesday, Aug. 10 at 12:00 p.m. in the Nancy Smith cafeteria. In the morning, staff members will go to their separate campuses before meeting together at noon for the meal.

By Sidney Bartee The annual orientation for new students and incoming seventh graders will occur on the same day as the secondary campus’ “Meet the Teacher” and open house. The open house day is scheduled for Aug. 16, with a time to be determined.

By Melinda L. Lucas There are still spots available for both the Head Start and Pre-K programs offered at Nancy Smith Elementary School. New and returning Head Start families need to pick up applications at the Nancy Smith Elementary School front office.