By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions varsity boys basketball team conducted their first practice Monday nearly seven weeks after most schools around the state and will play their first game Thursday (today) at the Hermleigh tournament.Boys basketball teams were allowed to start practice on Oct.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions suffered a pair of home losses last week in their final outings before the start of district play, falling 42-23 to Richland Springs on Tuesday, Dec. 7, and 34-12 to Gordon on Friday, Dec. 10.The Lady Lions opened the District 10-2A schedule on Tuesday night, Dec.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs basketball teams both went 2-1 last weekend at the Lueders-Avoca tournament.The Lady Bulldogs hosted Rotan on Tuesday while the boys played at Mullin. Results will be reported next week.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD will let out for the semester at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17. The school conducted semester tests earlier this week.A staff development day is set for Monday, Jan. 3, with classes to resume on Tuesday, Jan. 4.

By Sam WallerMoran High School seniors Hannah Rogers and Johnnie Hise earned Meat Evaluation Certificates from the American Meat Science Association through the dual-credit advanced animal science class taught by Moran superintendent Dr. John Denson.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 cases continued to rise over the last week, with a total of 30 positives out of 72 tests administered, according to a report issued by county judge Bob Skelton.The testing figures are for the week of Dec. 6-10.

By Sam WallerA grass fire on the Stasney Ranch was contained to 190 acres on Friday, Dec. 10, as firefighters battled windy, dry conditions.

By Sam WallerMoran basketball teams had a busy week with both boys and girls varsity teams making their first tournament appearances.The Bulldogs started the week against Strawn Nov. 30 before competing in the Woodson tournament.

By Sam WallerMoran FFA students received four awards banners Monday at the Area IV FFA banquet at Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Lady Cubs basketball teams swept their home games Monday against Hamlin, allowing a total of 16 points.The White team won 33-8 with the Red team posting a 36-8 victory. In both games, Hamlin went without scoring in the second and third quarters.