By Sam Waller

Moran ISD will have special programs presented by the District 14 Education Service Center for all grade levels on Monday, Oct. 31.

Principal Jo Hise said separate programs will be presented for elementary, middle school, and high school students.

“We’re going to talk about how to be friends and about bullying with kindergarten through fifth grade,” Hise said. “We’ll cover technology safety with sixth through eighth grades and drug prevention with ninth through 12th.”

The presentations will be about 30 minutes with each group.

By Sam Waller

The Moran Bulldogs were forced to call an early halt to their game Friday, Oct. 21 in a 41-0 loss to Valera Panther Creek in the District 14-1A Division II opener for both teams.

The Bulldogs (0-8 overall, 0-1 district) make their final home appearance at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 (tonight) when they host Paint Rock. Tyler Waddell, Moran’s lone senior, will be honored before the game with a Senior Night ceremony.

By Sam Waller

The division races of the Albany NFL Flag Football League are heating up as the season enters its final two weeks.

Week 5 games start at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Albany High School track infield.

The Cowboys in the Kindergarten-First Grade division and Broncos in the Fourth-Sixth Grade division remained perfect, improving to 4-0 to lead their respective groups.

The Titans moved into sole possession of first place in the Second-Third Grade division.

I am amazed at your hospitality, love, care, and kindness. You have made me feel so welcome in your gracious communities. I will sincerely miss every one of you.

I am pleased and saddened at the same moment as I announce my retirement. It has been my greatest pleasure to serve you as your UPS delivery man for 17 and a half years. My last day to deliver to you will be Thursday, October 27.

Robert Boone Askew, age 17, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022 in Erath County. Boone was born Nov. 18, 2004 in Abilene, TX to Shawn and Angela Askew.

Boone was raised in Albany and Comanche, Texas where he enjoyed showing livestock, playing sports and learning the fiddle. At an early age, he discovered his passion for the cowboy way of life.

Bobby Ray Smith was born on Dec. 8, 1953 to Carrol and Ruth Smith in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was an only child.

Bobby is a sixth generation Texan. His ancestors held four original land grants, written in Spanish, for the Republic of Texas. His great-great-grandfather was one of the original Texas Rangers and his ancestors received land in Llano County for their service at the San Jacinto Battle. He descended from a long line of ranchers in both Llano and Mason counties. This area was always the home of his heart.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Lions junior varsity football team scored on offense, defense and special teams Thursday, Oct. 13 in a 28-6 victory at Cross Plains.

The JV Lions (4-3) were left without a game this week against Roscoe, but efforts were ongoing to find a replacement opponent. The team’s final game will be Thursday, Oct. 27 against Hamlin at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.

At Cross Plains, Albany pulled away to defeat the Buffaloes for the second week in a row.

By Melinda L. Lucas

About two dozen Albany ex-students from as far back as seven decades attended the homecoming brunch and business meeting last Saturday morning at the Feed Store, representing classes from 1945 to 2001.

Current co-chair Buford Salters greeted those present, commenting that the biggest representation was from the honor class of 1972, with members in town to celebrate their 50th reunion.

He stated that over 700 email addresses of ex-students had been collected, and communication by email seemed to be more effective than by mail.

By Donnie A. Lucas

Hundreds of local students and parents are expected to crowd the Nancy Smith Elementary campus Saturday for the annual Fall Fest featuring game booths, food, bingo, and a costume contest.

Booths will open at 5:00 p.m. and continue until 8:00 p.m.

According to organizer Ragan Riley, the event is coming together at the last minute regarding the number of volunteers needed to pull off the massive undertaking.

By Melinda L. Lucas

While traditional trick-or-treating will be held later, local merchants and businesses will once again be handing out candy to local children next Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 26, corresponding with Friendship Baptist Church’s Trunk or Treat event that evening.

Participating businesses will be set up mostly in the main block of downtown from 3:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Saturday to hand out candy and treats to local students and preschoolers donning Halloween attire.