By Sam WallerMoran’s Johnnie Hise’s sewing ability resulted in a blue ribbon at the West Texas Fair and Rodeo in September, and the product of that effort will soon be making an appearance at public events in Strawn.

By Sam WallerSix Moran players earned spots on the All-District 9-1A Division II football team, which was announced Monday.The Bulldogs had two players named to the first team with four selected at two positions.Earning first-team spots were Caleb York at wide receiver and Arren Hawley at punter.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions got their basketball season off to a belated start Monday with a 52-21 loss to Ballinger.The Lady Lions were originally scheduled to host Guthrie, but coach Tate Thompson said his team gained more by taking on the Class 3A Lady Bearcats.

By Donnie A. LucasSeveral incumbents and two newcomers have started the process of filing for the May 1 primary elections, although none had officially completed the required paperwork as of press time on Monday.The filing deadline for the 2022 primary elections is Dec.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Lady Cubs Red team suffered a 39-21 loss to Cisco on Monday in its first home game of the season.Braylee Clark and Amber Miramontes each scored six points to lead the team in scoring, while Mimi Ivy added four points.

Trash collection for the City of Albany will run on a slightly different schedule for the week of Thanksgiving.Residential trash containers and business and industrial containers normally picked up on Thursday will change to Friday this week.

By Sam WallerThe Moran FFA meat judging team recently finished 10th  at a contest  at Texas Tech.Moran had the best finish among teams from the Big Country District and was second among Area IV teams behind Seymour.

By Donnie A. LucasThe walls of the Aztec Theater echoed the sounds of singer-songwriters on Saturday during a musical review of sorts presented by a group of local singers, their first such show in two years.

By Melinda L. LucasTickets for Friday’s regional semifinal football playoff against Muenster, to be played at 2:00 p.m.  in Springtown’s Porcupine Stadium, must be purchased online by going to springtownisd.net/Page/12001 or following the link on the Albany Athletic Booster Club’s Facebook page.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions were handed their biggest challenge of the season last Thursday by the Olney Cubs in their Class 2A Division II area playoff at Graham.The Lions responded with a strong second half to pull away for a 32-10 victory over a team it pummeled 55-6 seven weeks earlier.