A Monday, Nov. 22 deadline has been set for the Nov. 25 edition of The Albany News due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.All news articles and advertising, including classified ads, must be received no later than noon on Monday, Nov. 22.

By Donnie A. LucasThree incumbent county officials filed the paperwork needed to designate a campaign treasurer this week and each are seeking signatures needed to file for the Republican primary election in March.

By Sam WallerThe Aztec Theater will take a break from its renovation project Saturday night so that local performers can host Troubadour – Songs of the Singer-Songwriter.The program will start at 7:00 p.m. Pam Davis will narrate.Admission is $15 per person.

By Melinda L. LucasThere was no public comment at a special hearing last Friday morning, and Shackelford County commissioners moved forward with the process of redistricting the precincts in order to “equalize” populations within the four areas.Since there was more than a 10% deviation between Pcts.

Tammi Taggart  Titsworth of Lubbock, age 60, died Nov. 6, 2021 at her home. A memorial service will be held at the Moran Community Center on Nov. 21 at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to help celebrate the life of Tammi Taggart Titsworth.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Independent School District will hold its Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, Nov. 18.The event is open to all community members.Meals will cost $3.83 for adults and $3.09 for students.Pre-K and kindergarten students will start lunch at 11:00 a.m. and will eat in their classrooms.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Independent School District has been designated a District of Innovation, giving it more local control and flexibility.Moran ISD superintendent John Denson said the district was notified by the Texas Education Agency Oct. 20 that the district’s application was approved .

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs closed out their football season in a big way last Thursday, defeating the Rochelle JV 50-0 at Mullin.Moran scored 30 points in the second quarter to take a 44-0 halftime lead and ended the game with a touchdown in the third quarter.

By Sam WallerThe Packers and Chiefs won their age division championships Monday night as the Albany NFL Flag Football League concluded its season this week with its Super Bowl week at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions junior varsity football team closed out its season last Thursday with a 54-16 victory against the Seymour Panthers at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.Albany finished the season 8-0.“This has been a great season for these young men,” coach David Fair­child said.