By Sam WallerToys for Tots, in conjunction with the Albany High School National Honor society, will again provide barbecue sandwiches during Small Town Saturday on Nov. 27.Marine SSgt.

By Donnie A. LucasThree members of the cast and crew of the junior high one-act play, “The Trial of Goldilocks” were recognized last week at the UIL OAP contest in Stamford.Competing last Thursday, the play did not finish in the top three places at the meet, but individual honors were given to...

By Sam WallerWith fewer COVID-19 restrictions this year, Friendship Baptist Church enjoyed increased attendance Saturday for its sixth annual Harvest Acres celebration.“We actually did it last year, and it went well then,” pastor Paul Johnston said, “but it went a lot better this year because...

By Sam WallerSix of eight Shackelford County 4-H members came away with ribbons for placing at the District 7 Food Show, held Nov. 17 at the Expo Center in Abilene.“They all did a great job,” Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell said, “and it was the first time to compete for the two who...

By Sam WallerThe Aztec Theater will be home to a new monthly concert series starting in December.Albany Live, which was formed in October, has scheduled several live performances for its Songwriter Series at the theater, starting up pretty quickly on Wednesday, Dec. 8 with Bruce Robison and Kelly...

By Sam WallerDeadlines for two holiday programs overseen by ResourceCare are scheduled for the first week of December. Applications for Toys for Tots must be received by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2. Gifts for the Adopt A Senior program are due by Friday, Dec. 3.

By Donnie A. LucasPick-up dates for the December distribution of the commodity food program is set for Dec. 2 and 3.On Thursday, Dec. 2, eligible families in Moran can pick up the monthly allotment at the Moran City Hall from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.Albany families or individuals who are on the...

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...

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.Skipping last year due to the COVID pandemic, about a dozen local singers and musicians...

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.