Olivia Reames, age 85 of Albany, passed away Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. Graveside services were held Wednesday, Dec. 7 at the Albany Cemetery pavilion with Jeff Pleasant officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Melanie Dawn Mitchell, 54, of Albany, TX passed away on Nov. 30, 2022.Melanie was born on Jan. 28, 1968, to Eugene Edward Mitchell and Sharon Midkiff Mitchell in Gorman, TX. Melanie was baptized at Moran First Baptist Church.She attended Moran School and graduated from Albany Jr./Sr. High School.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the November distribution of the commodity food program are Thursday, Dec. 8 and Friday, Dec. 9.

By Sam WallerProducers needing to accrue Continuing Education Units can do so Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Big Country CEU Conference in Abilene.The day-long program will consist of six one-hour classes covering different topics. Five Agriculture CEUs and up to six Structural CEUs will be offered.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs get to spend a weekend at home as they host the Moran Holiday Tournament Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 1-3.After taking last week off for Thanksgiving break, Moran resumed play Tuesday, Nov. 29, with boys and girls games at Paint Rock.

Local families in need had a sweeter Thanksgiving, thanks to a project organized by Boy Scout Troop 255’s Wolf and Bear Dens.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD resumed classes this week after taking last week off for Thanksgiving break.“We just had to hit the ground running because we’ve got so much stuff going on,” principal Jo Hise said.

By Sam WallerDeadline for registering to play for the Albany Little Dribblers fifth and sixth grade basketball teams is Thursday, Dec. 1 (today).A $35 per-child fee includes a team shirt.Registration forms are available at Nancy Smith Elementary School.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs and Lady Cubs basketball teams took on opponents from Cisco and Hawley the last two weeks, squeezing in their Thanksgiving break between games.The local teams resume action Monday, Dec. 5 against Hamlin with the girls at home and the boys on the road.

By Sam WallerThe Albany JV Basketball Tournament will see teams from eight schools play 24 games over the weekend at the Albany gyms.Albany will have freshman and JV teams competing, as will Breckenridge, Jim Ned, Graham, and Sweetwater. Cross Plains, Stamford, and Woodson JV teams are also entered.