By Melinda L. Lucas The 2019 “Red Ribbon Week” campaign wrapped up on Monday with a special secondary assembly about the dangers of vaping and drunk driving, and organizers were pleased with the district-wide participation.

By Kathy Thomson A special assembly to honor local veterans will be held at Nancy Smith Elementary School cafeteria on Monday, Nov. 11 at 9:00 a.m.  “All local veterans and their families are invited,” said school administrative assistant Stephanie Gleitz. “They do not need to RSVP.

By Kathy Thomson Several important dates are coming up in the near future for FFA and 4-H youth. Members of the Albany FFA are currently selling meat, cookies, and fruit as a fundraiser for the local FFA chapter. The sale will end on Nov. 22, and the items will be delivered in early December.

By Kathy Thomson The Albany Ministerial Alliance is accepting applications from Shackelford County residents who wish to be included in the annual Christmas basket drive.

By Melinda L. Lucas The date has been set for Friendship Baptist Church’s third annual “Harvest Acres” on Saturday, Nov. 23, starting at 9:00 a.m.  The gift and food bazaar is held in the church’s Activity Center at 600 Greer Street.

By Kathy Thomson Deer and turkey seasons open on Saturday, and hunters hoping for cooler weather for the opening weekend of general deer season are in luck, with temperatures expected to range from lows in the mid 30s to highs in the mid 50s on Saturday and lower 60s on Sunday.

By Kathy Thomson Red Ribbon Week is underway at the Moran Independent School District, and students have been encouraged to dress up for the special theme days this week. On Monday, the theme “I won’t get mixed up with drugs” was reinforced by “mixed-matched” clothes.

By Kathy Thomson Early voting for the Tuesday, Nov.

By Melinda L. Lucas The 2018 audit for the Shackelford County Hospital District was approved during the regular Oct. 21 meeting, bringing the entity up to date after the former auditor was unable to complete the two prior years.

By Kathy Thomson Cloudy night skies, no moonlight, and cool temperatures might make it harder for spotlighters to find youth competitors during The Feed Store sponsored Running Man event this Saturday night, Oct. 26 after Fall Fest.