By Donnie A. Lucas
The number of current positive COVID-19 cases more than doubled during the last week, according to information reported by the Shackelford County Health Clinic.
The local clinic said that 40 tests were administered from Aug. 2 through Aug. 9, with 12 positive results. The facility previously reported 25 tests given with eight positive results for July 19-30, for a total of 65 tests and 20 positives during the three-week period.
By Sam Waller
Enrollment packets for prospective students at Moran Independent School are available now in the school office. All students planning to attend Moran schools need to pick up a packet.x
Students may pick up paperwork during business hours over the next two weeks. Packets will also be available during the Meet the Teachers event on Aug. 19, according to principal Jo Hise.
Meet the Teachers will be preceeded by Meet the Bulldogs.
By Sidney Bartee
Albany students Cort Peterson and Will LeMay competed in the American Junior Rodeo Association finals last weekend, bringing home a top award.
The boys won the team roping short go competition in their division and received a saddle and belt buckles as prizes.
Peterson is the header for the team and LeMay is the heeler.
The duo has traveled to rodeo competitions most weekends since September of 2020, and their successes in the qualifying events made them eligible for the finals.
By Sidney Bartee
Albany graduate Addie Beth Denton competed in the American Junior Rodeo Association Finals the past week in Sweetwater, the last time she will compete as a high school student.
Denton competed in breakaway roping, goat tying, and barrel racing.
After catching all three calves, Denton was crowned the Champion Breakaway Roper.
Placings for breakaway roping include third in the first round, sixth in the second round, and second in the short go.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Pictures for varsity and JV football players and volleyball players have been set for this week, with cheerleaders tentatively scheduled.
Volleyball players will meet Thursday (today) starting at 5:00 p.m. in the main gym.
Varsity, JV, and junior high cheerleaders are tentatively scheduled to meet for their pictures at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5, with the junior high and JV groups at Robert Nail Stadium, and the location for the varsity to be decided.
By Sidney Bartee
Pick-up dates for the August distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, Aug. 5 and Friday, Aug. 6.
On Thursday Aug. 5, Moran recipients should pick up their commodities at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Albany families can pick up their commodity food on Friday Aug. 6 at the back door of the JP office from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Recipients who are unable to pick up their commodities in person can send a signed and dated note with someone to pick up the food for them.
By Sidney Bartee
& Melinda L. Lucas
A new AgriLife Extension Agent for Shackelford was selected by county commissioners during a special meeting last Wednesday morning, July 28.
Big Country native Kelsey Bell, who lives with her family about 20 miles southwest of Albany, should be “on board” by Monday, Aug. 16, according to county judge Robert Skelton.
Before Bell officially takes over her new duties, A&M must perform a routine background check and complete required paperwork.
For six years now, Big Country Electric Cooperative (BCEC) members’ Operation Round Up change contributions have helped families and service organizations locally.
Since 2015, the Operation Round Up program has contributed more than $350,000 to our local communities through organizations who provide charitable and educational services, as well as to families with demonstrated financial need.
By Sidney Bartee
The Albany ISD teachers, staff, and school board will attend a district luncheon on Tuesday, Aug. 10 at 12:00 p.m. in the Nancy Smith cafeteria.
In the morning, staff members will go to their separate campuses before meeting together at noon for the meal.
After lunch, there will be a presentation of recognitions to honor individuals who retired last year and to acknowledge the service of current staff members, according to superintendent Jonathan Scott.
By Sidney Bartee
The annual orientation for new students and incoming seventh graders will occur on the same day as the secondary campus’ “Meet the Teacher” and open house.
The open house day is scheduled for Aug. 16, with a time to be determined.
“Band director Will Vaughan and I are working together to find a time that works for everyone,” principal Glen Hill said. “We want as many people possible to be able to attend the open house and the band’s Community Night.”
