By Sam Waller The Moran Independent School District began classes Monday with 114 students enrolled from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. “It was great,” Moran ISD superintendent Dr. John Denson said. “Everything ran to plan. The kids all seemed glad to be here, and the teachers were, too.

By Sam Waller Registration is underway for the Albany Chamber of Commerce annual garage sale, which is scheduled for Sept. 11. “We are getting people signed up,” Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said.

Photo packages that were ordered of high school football and volleyball players, as well as all levels of cheerleaders, are printed and ready for pickup at The Albany News.

By Donnie A. LucasUpwards of 1,000 people are expected on Saturday, Aug. 28 for the third CareFest fundraiser at Happy Wife, Happy Life event venue three miles northwest of Albany.

By Sam Waller Season tickets for Albany Lions football games are on sale for the 2021 season. The Lions have five home games scheduled at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium, starting Sept. 17 against Haskell. That will be the first of three consecutive home dates, followed by Anson on Sept.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions football team had its last dress rehearsal for the season on Thursday, Aug. 19, with its second scrimmage against the Hawley Bearcats.Now, the Lions turn their attention to Friday’s season opener at Colorado City.

By Melinda L. Lucas Even amid the lingering COVID-19 pandemic and concerns about the effect of Winter Storm Uri, hunters are still gearing up for the fall hunting season, which is happening “no matter what.”  Opening day of dove hunting in Texas is Wednesday, Sept.

By Sam Waller The Moran Bulldog football team kicks off its regular season at 7:30 p.m. Friday against the Benjamin Mustangs at Benjamin’s Ben Grill Field. “Benjamin is going to be pretty good from what I’ve seen on film,” Moran coach John Hughes said.

By Sam Waller The Albany junior high football and volleyball teams began preparing for their seasons with the start of the school year. The Lady Cubs will be the first to compete, starting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, with a combined match at Woodson.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions volleyball team remained undefeated by sweeping Olney on Aug. 17 and Eastland on Friday.The Lady Lions were scheduled to play Ranger on Tuesday in their District 6-2A opener.