By Sam WallerFour Moran faculty members took part this week in a workshop on self care for educators.

Thomas Matthew Belcher, 53, was born to Stiles Dwaine Belcher and Gladys (Sue) Diller Belcher in Albany, Texas, on March 21, 1969, the youngest of three children. He died at home on Diller Flat on July 24, 2022, after a long battle with what started as throat cancer.

Jerome McNair (Jerry)Fullinwider, loving husband, father, grandfather, passionate entrepreneur, musician, and man of faith passed away peacefully on July 21, 2022, at the age of 93.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is now accepting nominations for county committee members. Elections will occur in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAA) for members. LAAs are elective areas for FSA committees in a single county or multi-county jurisdiction.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany High School counselors will host a dual-credit meeting in the secondary library starting at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, July 31.The session was originally scheduled for June 3 but was postponed because of conflicts.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 cases appears to be increasing, causing at least one major event to be cancelled this week.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Connor Smith spent a week earlier this month attending the Bass Brigade camp, one of eight summer camps conducted by Texas Brigades.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Athletic Booster Club held its kickoff meeting for the 2022-23 school year Sunday, July 17.Booster Club member Amanda Tabor said boosters were able to achieve almost all of the items on the agenda.

By Sam WallerThe Little Cubs Cheer Camp will continue accepting registration until the start of its three-day run on Monday, July 25.Preregistration has concluded with all campers preregistered receiving a camp T-shirt.

By Sam WallerThe Hubbard Creek Rangers saw their postseason run come to an end Friday, July 15, with their second loss in the Texas West State Tournament.