By Sandy Morris Tonight is Chrismas Eve and several local churches have announced their traditional Christmas services scheduled for the holiday. First Christian  First Christian Church will hold its traditional Christmas Eve candlelight communion service at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24.

By Sandy Morris The Moran Independent School District will be closed for the Christmas break through Friday, Jan. 1. Classes will resume at their regular time on Monday, Jan. 4. Lady Bulldog  Basketball The varsity girls basketball team traveled to Graford on Friday, Dec. 15.

By Sandy Morris The Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Association met on Tuesday, Dec. 10, to finalize plans for this year’s stock show, and with a large number of entries expected, the annual fundraising drive is underway.

By Sandy Morris Despite the challenges of 2020, the Old Jail Art Center has found unique ways to continue to offer programming that serves a variety of patrons.

During September, on the late Robert Nail’s birth date, and on through the Albany High School homecoming week, support was sought during the annual fundraising drive for “Dollars for Bob’s Scholarships.

By Donnie A. Lucas Both the Lion and Lady Lion varsity teams came up short last week, but both JV squads brought home victories. All four teams were in action Tuesday, Dec. 22 in Hawley, which was the second district game for the girls and the district opener for the boys.

By Donnie A. Lucas Two Albany volleyball players have been named to the 2A All-State team by the Texas Girls Coaches Association.

By Sandy Morris Albany High School senior Jackson Chapman was recently named as one of the receipients of the Lee’s Legion Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution 2021 DAR Good Citizen Award.  Chapman was one of three area seniors selected by his high school faculty for the honor.

By Sandy Morris Pick-up dates for the upcoming January distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, Jan. 7 and Friday, Jan. 8. Certified eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Jan.

By Sandy Morris The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.