By Melinda L. LucasRestructuring of the Albany PTO, complete with the election of new officers, was the focus of a meeting held Monday, Nov. 7.

By Donnie A. LucasThe annual lighted Christmas Parade won’t be led throughout downtown Albany on Saturday, Nov. 26 by Rudolf or any of the other reindeer this year. Instead, officials have announced that “Larry the UPS Guy” will head up the event as the official parade marshal.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chest is moving steadily toward its fundraising goal of $47,000.As of Monday, Nov. 7, $13,678 had been raised, more than doubling the total of the week before.The Albany High School Student Council contributed $1,702.

By Melinda L. LucasThe final blood drive of the year is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday, Nov. 17.Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasAn early deadline has been set for the Nov. 24 edition of The Albany News due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and print schedule.All advertising, including classified ads, and news copy must be received no later than 10:00 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 21.

By Melinda L. LucasA large turnout of Shackelford County voters, very close to the 2018 record for a midterm election and representing more than 53 percent of registered voters, showed overwhelming support for Republican candidates in state offices.

By Melinda L. LucasIn Albany, mention of the “Bazaar” means the holidays are almost here, and this weekend, members of the Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church will once again host the annual event.

By Donnie A. LucasAll Shackelford County veterans and their guests are invited to join local students for a Veterans Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Nancy Smith Elementary cafeteria.The program will start at 9:00 a.m.

Members of the Moran meat judging team stay focused during their first contest of the year. They finished fourth in the team standings, with an individual in the top 10.

By Sam WallerLow numbers finally caught up to the Moran Bulldogs as injuries left the team without enough players for the final game of the season.After falling to Paint Rock 72-22 on Friday at Bulldog Field, Moran will be forced to forfeit its season finale against Rising Star.