By Donnie A. LucasThe Texas Education Agency issued grades on Friday as part of the Texas A-F accountability ratings for districts and campuses in the state, with Albany ISD receiving a B.

James Ruff, age 97 of Breckenridge, passed away Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022. Graveside funeral service with military honors were held Monday, Aug. 15 in the Albany Cemetery. Interment followed under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Allan Davis, age 73 of Albany, passed away Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 20 in the Throckmorton Cemetery. Interment will follow under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Georgie Elizabeth Vandivere, 92, of Albany passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being made by Bailey Howard Funeral Home of Clyde.

Nancy Moore West, 94, of Stamford passed away Monday Aug. 15, 2022 in Abilene. The family will welcome guests at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18 at Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home in Stamford.A private family burial will be held in Spring Creek Cemetery. A memorial service will be held 11:30 a.m.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs volleyball team hit the court Saturday, Aug. 6 for a scrimmage at Munday.The Lady Bulldogs opened the season Tuesday, Aug. 9 at Rotan and will wrap up the first week of matches Thursday, Aug. 11 at the Benjamin tournament.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs football team joined other teams across the state in donning pads as the second week of preseason practice got under way.The Bulldogs will get their first outing Thursday, Aug. 11 (tonight) in a scrimmage at Trent.

By Sam WallerMoran’s annual community garage sale has been scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 27 starting at 7:00 a.m.The deadline for community residents to register is 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25. Moran residents can register on the City of Moran and the Moran Buy, Sell and Trade Facebook pages.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD got a jump on many school districts in the state by starting classes on Monday, Aug. 8.Moran started earlier than most districts because it is employing a four-day class week for this year.Moran principal Jo Hise said the opening day of school avoided any major issues.

By Sam WallerThe biggest thing Elia Hebel learned during her freshman year of college was how to find the right place for herself.That involved changing schools and positions, but the former Albany softball standout feels she found her spot.