In-person early voting for the March 1 primary elections starts Tuesday, Feb. 20 and continues until Friday, March 1, and Shackelford County voters shouldn’t have a reason not to cast ballots, as local voting hours take a huge jump in compliance with changes in state law.

Shackelford County 4-H membersenjoyedasuccessful trip Monday, Feb. 12 to San Antonio to compete in HorseSkillathonandhorse judging at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Even with part of the Old Jail Art Center stll closed to finish renovations, families will be welcomed into the sculpture courtyeard and the Stasney Center on Saturday, Feb. 10 for a three-hour celebration of the Lunar New Year.

Tickets for the comedy “The Savannah Sipping Society” for three performances this weekend, Feb. 9-11 at theAztec Theater, are still available in advance and at the door.

Directors of the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association have announced a new campaign to raise an additional $300,000 to completetherenovationsneeded at the Prairie Theater.

Moran FFA students began participating in the SanAngeloLivestockShow this week with the ag mechanics contest. Caleb York placed fifth in his class with an entry gate.

The good news for Moran from last week’s UIL realignment announcement is Bulldog and Lady Bulldog teams won’t have far to travel for district contests in football, volleyball, and basketball.

With the official reopening of the Old Jail Art Center next Tuesday, Feb. 13 after a few weeks of renovations, the OJAC staff is looking for “a little love.” Visitors can show their love with special hearts to leave in the newly refreshed galleries from Feb.

The Feb. 17 concert by Jason Boland and the Stragglers at the Aztec Theater is expected to sell out with only five tickets remaining as of Tuesday, with just over a week until show time.