By Melinda L. Lucas
An early deadline has been set for the Nov. 25 edition of The Albany News due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and print schedule.
All advertising, including classified ads, and news copy must be received no later than noon on Monday, Nov. 22.
The usual deadline for the weekly paper is Tuesday at 12:00 noon. It is being moved up a day in order to accommodate the printer’s schedule and also adjust the mailing schedule.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The filing period for March 2022 primary elections officially opened on Saturday, Nov. 13, although the Shackelford County Courthouse will not be open until Monday, Nov. 15 for candidates to obtain the required paperwork.
Several county-wide offices and two precinct commissioners are up for election in 2022, with the deadline for candidates to file set on Monday, Dec. 13. Posts to be elected include county judge, county and district clerk, county treasurer, justice of the peace (county-wide position), and commissioners for Precincts 2 and 4.
By Donnie A. Lucas
Shackelford County veterans and families are invited to attend a Veterans Day celebration at the high school gym on Thursday (today) beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Several musical presentations are planned by various school groups including the third grade music classes, the Albany Fiddlers, and the high school band.
Almost 100 invitations were sent out to veterans and families inviting them to attend the ceremony that will recognize each veteran or spouse of a deceased veteran that is present.
By Donnie A. Lucas
A sure sign that the holiday season is near, the annual bazaar hosted at Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church is set for Saturday after a one-year lapse due to the pandemic.
The event has a storied history originating in 1900, missing fewer than a handful of years due to wars and pandemics.
The longtime tradition unofficially marks the beginning of the holiday season in Albany.
The doors will open at 10:00 a.m. to the Country Store, with the turkey and dressing lunch starting at 11:00 a.m.
Robert Scott Brittingham, known to many as “Jigger,” died Nov. 6, 2021 in Albany, Texas.
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on Oct. 28, 1932 to Lucile Matthews Brittingham and Harold Hixon Brittingham.
After graduating from Yale University, he worked for Doubleday Bookshops, wrote copy for Bantam Books, sold some short stories, and held executive positions at Lambshead Ranch and Lumber Industries.
He always said the two things in life he was good at were poker and swimming.
After a severe stroke on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, Judy McAllister, also known as “Aunt Judy” to her family, age 65 of Albany, passed away Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13 at Morehart Mortuary with Jeff Pleasant officiating. Services are entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.
By Sam Waller
Moran Independent School District invites the public to a Veterans Day program on Thursday, Nov. 11.
The program will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Moran High School gymnasium.
A hamburger luncheon will follow the Veterans Day presentation.
To RSVP, call the Moran ISD office at 325-945-3101.
Thanksgiving Lunch
The faculty and staff of Moran ISD also invites community members for the school’s Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, Nov. 18.
By Sam Waller
The Moran Bulldogs concluded their portion of the District 9-1A Division II schedule last Friday with a 52-6 loss at Throckmorton.
“We played hard, but Throckmorton was just that much better,” Bulldogs coach John Hughes said.
Connor Hail rushed for 38 yards to lead the Bulldogs (1-7 overall, 1-3 district). Moran finished with 60 total yards in a game that ended at halftime.
Arren Hawley accounted for 16 yards rushing and caught two passes for 9 yards and a touchdown. Ellis Hise was 2 of 17 passing for 9 yards.
By Sam Waller
Moran’s Johnnie Hise received the District 7 Gold Star Award on Oct. 25 at the district banquet at the Bill Franklin Center in Coleman.
The Gold Star Award is the highest achievement award given by the Texas 4-H Youth Development program through the county 4-H program. The Texas 4-H Gold Star Award can only be awarded once in a member’s 4-H career.
By Sam Waller
Hunting seasons for white-tailed deer and Rio Grande turkey open Saturday, Nov. 6 and run through Jan. 2, with expectations high for deer and a little lower for turkey.
Game warden Jacob Mort reminds deer and turkey hunters that they need to make sure they have their licenses in their possession when out in the field.
Tags aren’t required for quail season, which began last week.
New Requirement
“If you’re required to tag an animal, including turkeys or deer, you’re required to have your hunting license with you,” he said.
