By Melinda L. LucasAn 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.

By Donnie A. LucasThe 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.

By Donnie A. LucasShackelford 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.

By Donnie A. LucasA 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.

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 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.

By Sam WallerMoran 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.

By Sam WallerThe 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.

By Sam WallerMoran’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.

By Sam WallerHunting 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.