Students in the early pre-K group at Stepping Stones Christian School take a break from their studies on their first day of class Tuesday, Sept. 3 in favor of a little outside time. The local private school accepts preschool children from three to five years of age.

By Kathy Thomson Area churches will once again host the successful and popular after-game fellowships following each of the Albany Lions’ home football games for 2019. The first “Fifth Quarter” event of the season will be held Friday, Sept.

By Kathy Thomson Shackelford County has had its share of wildfires in the last week, with local volunteers called out to fight several good-sized pasture fires, including two in the same night.

Citizens in Moran have several events that will take place over the next two weeks, including a commodity distribution, city-wide garage sale, fireman’s Fill the Boot fundraiser, and a children’s paint party. Commodities are available Sept. 5 at Moran City Hall between 9:00 a.m.

By Kathy Thomson Only a handful of slots remained available for the Albany Golf Club’s annual Labor Day tournament as of Monday, and those who still want to enter should call as soon as possible to see if any tee times are still open.

By Kathy Thomson Moran residents still have a week to contact organizer Michelle Taggart and sign up to include their location in the annual Moran city-wide garage sale. The sale will start at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, but participating sites should be turned in to Taggart by 10:00 a.m.

By Kathy Thomson Moran Independent School District earned a rating of “C” from the Texas Education Agency, with an overall score of 79 out of 100.

By Kathy Thomson With the annual campaign to raise funds for local organizations starting in October, board members of the Albany Chest will meet soon to organize the 2019 fundraising drive and elect new directors. The meeting is set for Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 5:15 p.m. at The Feed Store.

By Kathy Thomson Members of the Albany Chamber of Commerce named their first three “Lights of Albany” at the bi-annual party held last Friday, Aug. 23 at the Aztec Theater.  Chosen for the honor this year were the Albany ISD ag students, teachers, and coaches, Jane Hooker, and Lisa Barton.

By Melinda L. Lucas A special meeting was scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 30 by the Shackelford County commissioners, who plan to propose a budget and tax rate.