By Donnie A. Lucas Drivers in Shackelford County will soon need to keep an eye out for new speed limit postings after the commissioners court approved a motion Monday setting speed limits on a number of county roads. The court held a public hearing at 8:30 a.m.

By Donnie A. Lucas The end of what is probably the most unusual school year in decades is winding down this week, with students required to turn in all work for grading by Friday.

By Lynsi Musselman While the Old Jail Art Center museum is closed to the public, there continues to be a variety of take-home and at-home activities for all ages. “Museum Mix-tape” is a playlist inspired by works of art at the OJAC.

By Lynsi Musselman Even in a pandemic, online predators exploit the vulnerabilities of children. Nancy Smith Elementary School counselor Susie Beard said parents have to pay attention and put safeguards in place. There are several programs with parental control filters.

By Lynsi Musselman Seniors will have the opportunity to be recognized    for their achievements today in an informal gathering at the high school gym lobby.

Atmos Energy understands that the coronavirus outbreak may cause some customers to experience financial difficulty, whether because of illness, quarantine, or a disruption at work.

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated 83 Texas counties as primary natural disaster areas. Producers who suffered losses due to recent drought may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans.

By Lynsi Musselman Checks were passed out last Thursday, May 7 to FFA and 4-H exhibitors who sold their animals through the Shackelford County Youth Livestock Association auction during the 2020 stock show. Not all checks were able to be handed out due to a misprint about the date.

By Kathy Thomson Shackelford County resident Lari Dee Guy’s induction into the Big County Athletic Hall of Fame, originally scheduled to take place on Monday, May 4 was postponed until Monday, Aug. 10.

By Lynsi Musselman Moran High School has set graduation and Baccalaureate together for Friday, May 29 at 7:00 p.m.  Teacher and coach Matthew Hise will be the speaker. MISD superintendent Danny Freeman said the location will be outside, south of the school gymnasium.