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.”

With his personal and family history, it’s not too big of a surprise Albany nativeBrooksNeece foundawaytobeinvolved in college football. Neece, a 2022 Albany graduate and one of four brothers to play for Lions coach Denney Faith, caught on as a student video assistant with the A&M football program this season, culminating in a trip to the Las Vegas Bowl.

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. Director of AMP LornaAyerssaidthereare four male, four female, and two roles that can be eithermaleorfemaleavailable for auditions. “Any and all personalities welcome,” Ayerssaid.AMP’s synopsis of “Rumors” is, “mayhemensueswhenthe deputy New York mayor is shot at an uptown dinner party. Accusations and hilarity abound in one of NeilSimon’smostbeloved plays.”Thoseinterestedin auditioning for the cast can text the word “audition” to 214-663-3271, or send a message through the AMP Facebook page. Ayers said there will be a form sent to interested parties to fill out prior to the auditions.

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.