By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs won a bi-district volleyball crown and will advance to the next round after defeating Three Way Tuesday night in Dublin.The win came after deadline time, so details will be reported next week.

By Sam WallerMoran Independent School District will conduct its Veterans Day program at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 in the school gymnasium.

By Donnie A. LucasFour new ­COVID-19 cases were reported last week, as the number of local cases continues to remain low based on information provided by Albany’s two health clinics.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H will hold its annual Friendsgiving meal at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13 at The Feed Store.Shackelford County extension agent said the meal will be a potluck affair.“The 4-H club will provide ham and turkey,” Bell said.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the November distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, Nov. 3 and Friday, Nov. 4.Certified families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Nov. 3.

By Sam WallerThe Nail Ranch team, which included three Albany students, won the overall title at the Working Ranch Cowboys Association’s North Texas Youth Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, Oct. 22 at Decatur.

By Sam WallerHunting seasons for white-tailed deer and Rio Grande turkey open Saturday, Nov. 5 and run through Jan. 1.Game Warden Jacob Mort said the outlook for both seasons is down from a year ago.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs football teams made what was supposed to be their final home appearances Thursday, Oct. 27, beating Hamlin at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.The Cubs close out their season Thursday, Nov.

By Sam WallerThe season came to an abrupt end for the Albany Lady Lions Tuesday night when they lost their bid for a bi-district title to Sonora, the third place team from District 5-2A.The game, played at San Angelo Lake View, was over in three sets, 25-18, 25-22, 25-23.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions clinched the No. 1 playoff seed out of District 6-2A Division II last week with a 55-6 victory at Hamlin.The Lions (7-2 overall, 4-0 district) close out the regular season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov.