During September, on the late Robert Nail’s birthdate,andonthrough the Albany High School homecoming week, support was sought during the annual fundraising drivefor“DollarsforBob’s Scholarships.”

Shackelford County 4-H is starting 2025 off by getting ready for the annual stock show, being held later this month on January 17. Youth with commercial steers will meet at the Pitzer Ranch on Sunday, January 5 at 3:00 p.m., for their fnal weigh-in and record keeping.

With his personal and family history, it’s not too big of a surprise Albany nativeBrooksNeece foundawaytobeinvolved in college football.

The Moran Historical Societyneedshelpinorder topreserveandrestorethe Moran Texas History Museum, according to member Aline McCormack. “This long-hidden gem holds countless regional treasures and has been tuckedawayforyearswith many unaware of its existence,” McCormack said.

The first 2025 distribution of government commodities is set for Thursday, Jan. 9, at the Moran City Hall, followed by another session on Friday, Jan. 10 for Albany residents behind the justice of the peace office at the Courthouse.

Albany Mainstreet Playhouse will be holding auditions for roles in their upcoming performance of Neil Simon’s “Rumors,” on Monday, January 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Aztec Theater.

Just a few days before Christmas, more than $16,000 was still needed to reach the Albany Community Chest’s 2024 goal of $48,000. Then, with last-minute and year-end giving, the campaign surged, and a report earlier this week showed that contributions had moved over the 90 percent mark.

The JV Lions improved to 2-0 with a 4038overtimewinagainst Stamford on Dec. 21.

Aspermont Albany’s varsity Lady Lions opened District 102A action on Dec. 21 with a loss in Stamford, followed by dropping a non-district game in Aspermont last Saturday, Dec.

The varsity Lions basketball team opened the district racewithawinoverStamford at the start of the Christmas break, then came back last weekend to compete in the Windthorst tournament on Dec. 27 and 28.