Moran ISD students received a surprise visit Wednesday, Oct. 23 from former Dallas Cowboys offensive linemanMikeKiselak, who addressed each class as well as the football and volleyball teams.

Fall hunting season gets in full swing this weekend with seasons for white-tailed deer and Rio Grande turkey joining quailseason,whichopened a week earlier. In addition to a hunting license, quail and turkey hunters must have an Upland Game Bird Endorsement, which costs $7 in addition to a $25 basic license.

Pick-updatesfortheNovember distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, Oct. 31 and Friday, Nov.

Albany Live announced the slate of performers for six concerts for the 2025 season, beginning Nov. 30 with Cory Morrow and continuing through June of next year.

The Albany Junior High Lady Cubs volleyball teams wrapped up their season Oct. 28withhomematchesagainst Abilene Christian.

Fourteen flag football teams and four little cheer squads have had their pictures made recently, with ordersduetobereadysoon.

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TheAlbanyJuniorHigh Cubs managed to play at the same location last week, albeit against different opponents as the schedule was again adjusted to get games for both. The situation will repeat this week with both teams playing Thursday, Oct.

The Albany Lions junior varsity football team played its first game against a district opponent Thursday, Oct. 24, defeating Cross Plains 40-0 at Cross Plains.

Friday for Roscoe game The Albany Lions officially qualified for the Class 2A Division II football playoffs Friday, Oct. 25 with a 62-12 victory over the Cross Plains Buffaloes at Robert Nail Memorial Stadium.

The Albany Lady Lions tuned up for the volleyball playoffs with a pair of tough matches last week, falling to Aspermont and getting past Colorado City. On Tuesday, Oct.