WANTED: Entries for Fandangle parade

The annual Fandangle Parade is just over a week away, and organizers are seeking entries to make the event a success. Judging will be held in six categories with cash prizes awarded to winners, according to parade co-chairman Megaen Birdwell.
WANTED: Entries for Fandangle parade

2 new exhibits to open Saturday at OJAC

All kinds of works illustrating Texas state parks are hung on the walls of the Old Jail Art Center this week, and Galveston artist Eric Schnell is creating “islands for discovery” in several galleries. The opening of the summer exhibitions will start this weekend with a celebration for OJAC members and guests on Saturday, June 8.
2 new exhibits to open Saturday at OJAC

AISD, Scott sign retirement agreement

Emeritus” until May 2025 Jonathan Scott, Albany ISD superintendent for the past four years, was reassigned to the position of “Superintendent Emeritus” effective May 29, 2024 and will serve in that capacity for one year until May 29, 2025, according to the terms of an agreement accepted by the AISD board of trustees on Wednesday, May 29. Three motions were made in quick succession when the board opened to the public Wednesday afternoon, the first action to “approve the attached voluntary resignation agreement of Supt.
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County fire dept. starts fundraising campaign

The Shackelford County Rural Volunteer Fire Department is soliciting donations to help cover operating costs for the department. A fundraising letter was recently mailed out seeking donations to help buy supplies, equipment and provide upkeep on equipment as well as help finance the department’s efforts to keep properties inShackelfordCountysafe from unwelcome fires and disasters.
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Spots open for Milky Way camp

Fort Griffin State Historic Site is still accepting participants for its Milky Way Photography Workshop summer camp. The workshop is scheduled for Friday-Saturday, June 7-8.
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MISD ends year with 120

Moran Independent School District experienced notable growth during the 2023-24 school year, starting with an enrollment of 105 students onthefirstdayofclassand finishing at 120. Superintendent Dr.
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Commodities to be distributed June 6-7

Pick-up dates for the June distribution of the commodity food program provided by Shackelford County are June 6-7. Certified eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
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Lefevre, Rosas listed at SPC

Over 700 students were named to the Spring 2024 Deans’List at South Plains College. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.25 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours.
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Donations needed for Day Camp

The registration period for the annual summer Day Camp, sponsored by ResourceCare has ended as of June 3, and organizers are busy making plans for the camp, which will runtheweeksofJuly15-19 and July 22-26.
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