Fandangle rehearsals to start next Tuesday
Rehearsals for the 2024 edition of the Ft. Griffin Fandangle will start next week with a couple of changes affecting cast members.
Commodities to be given out
The March distribution pickup dates for the commodity food program will be Thursday, March 7 and Friday, March 8. Distribution will be at Moran City Hall on Thursday and at the rear door of theJPofficeonFriday,9:0011:00 a.m.
Clocks to spring forward Sunday
Just in time for spring sports and other warm weather outdoor activities, Daylight Saving Time (DST)returnsthisSunday, March 10 at 2:00 a.m. Most of the United States officially begins DST every year on the second Sunday in March, and changes back to standard time on the first Sunday in November.
School spends first chunk of safety grant
Albanyschooltrusteesmetin aspecialsessionatnoononMonday, March 4, spending almost $720,000, some from previous safety monies, but most from the more recent “Cycle I” grant funding, for safety projects.
Local hay donations taken to Panhandle
A semi-truck load of hay left Albany Friday headed to the Texas Panhandle to help farmers and ranchers who had wildfires devastate their land and destroy homes and outbuildings in most cases.
Riley, Castro win in local races
♦ Incumbent commissioner Steve Riley kept his seat in Shackelford County’s precinct 1, fending off challenger Bobby Williams in Tuesday’s Republican primary election. Riley garnered 62 percent of the 213 ballots cast in precinct 1, where there are 577 registered voters.
Frys compete at Houston
Shackelford County 4-H members Faith, Grace, and Cody Fry competed Monday, March 4 in the horse judging contest at the Houston Stock Show and Rodeo. Faith Fry placed fourth with Grace Fry eighth in “reasons,” but the team did not place.
Tax collections typical for Jan. 31
Tax collections for local entitiesareaboutwhatwas expected as of the Jan. 31 deadline for 2023 taxes, with a little over 91 percent of the current year tax levy collected for the six local entities.
Local Cub Scouts get awards
Albany’s Cub Scout Pack 255 held its annual Pinewood Derby on Sunday, March 3 at the Scout Shack. In addition, awards for participation in the fall popcorn sale and rank badges were presented.
MHS play cast earns recognition
Four members of Moran’s One-Act Play cast and crew earned honors Tuesday, March 5 at the District 13-1A contest at Abilene Wylie. Moran performed “The Betrothed” by Jerome Mc-Donough with Josh Ross directing.
