By Sam WallerMore than two dozen Moran elementary and junior high students competed in the district UIL academic meet on Tuesday and Wednesday at Cross Plains.The competition actually began on Nov. 18 with students submitting entries for chess puzzle and ready writing events.Moran principal Jo Hise...

By Sam WallerMoran ISD has performed renovation work to its gymnasium as the facility nears a century of existence.The gym was constructed in 1935-37 by the Works Project Administration, one of Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal programs.“It’s a special place,” Moran superintendent Dr. John Denson said.

By Donnie A. LucasDespite the shortened holiday work schedule last week, the number of ­COVID-19 tests administered continued to rise, according to a report issued by Shackelford County judge Bob Skelton.A total of 45 tests were administered at the three testing locations in Albany, with a combined...

By Sam WallerThe next step in the Albany Ministerial Alliance’s Believe Tree for Teens program begins Saturday with trees distributed to local churches.Six participating congregations – Mathews Memorial Presbyterian, First United Methodist, Maranatha Fellowship, First Baptist, First Christian, and...

By Sam WallerAmong its other qualities, Shackelford County has become something of a magnet for law enforcement.In addition to local agencies, Albany has attracted a number of state troopers who either live or work in the county.There are currently nine active or former Department of Public Safety...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Ministerial Alliance’s Christmas Basket food drive is moving forward with the food order being placed earlier this week.“Brookshire’s has always been very gracious in helping us get food ordered in the past,” Ministerial Alliance secretary Tisha Wilkins said.The annual...

By Melinda L. LucasIn addition to looking for people to purchase hamburgers this next Sunday, the Ministerial Alliance is also looking for volunteers from each church to help sack and serve the meals.The event benefitting the Lee Hail family, will be held at Friendship Baptist Church at noon on...

By Melinda L. LucasAn Albany blood drive is set for today, Dec. 2, coinciding with an announcement that there is a critical need for blood in the Big Country.According to Kelsey Caprio with the blood center, the holidays have led to a critical shortage of blood A and O blood types, but all types...

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H will be slowing down for a bit this month, but not coming to a complete stop.Local 4-Hers will take advantage of early-release days from school on Dec. 15-17 to conduct their next service projects.

By Sam WallerThere is less than a month left in the annual Albany Chest campaign, and many more contributions are needed in order to meet the 2021 fundraising goal of $46,000.