By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church of Albany will host a Legacy Banquet honoring longtime church members at 6:00 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2 at The Feed Store.Each honoree will be escorted by a deacon and his wife, FBC interim pastor Stan Alcorn said.

Anthony Ceder will preach his last sermon as pastor of Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Oct. 1.Ceder is stepping down to be on staff at Grace Commons Church in Boulder, Colorado.

By Sam WallerMembers of the Shackelford County 4-H Horse Club enjoyed a visit Monday, Sept. 18 with the Six White Horses from Hardin-Simmons University.Club member Faith Fry organized the program as part of her role as an Equine Ambassador.

By Sam WallerAlbany FFA members wrapped up participation at the West Texas Fair and Rodeo with steers and another calf scramble winner.“We are proud of all of our exhibitors and participants in this year’s West Texas Fair,” Albany FFA advisor Chris Beard said.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the October distribution of the commodity food program are scheduled next week.On Thursday, Oct. 5, families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

By Donnie A. LucasPostmaster Laura Gilbreath is officially retiring on Sept. 30 after 33 years of service with the U.S. Postal Service.A reception will be held on Friday, Sept. 29 at the Albany Post Office lobby from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

By Sam WallerXi Chi Pi Sorority has limited openings remaining for its fourth annual Scholarship Golf Scramble.“A couple of teams have dropped out due to scheduling conflicts,” organizer Lauren Peacock said. “So if anyone is wanting in, they need to call ASAP.

By Sam WallerMoran seniors Neveah Huskey and Caleb York were crowned homecoming queen and king Saturday, Sept. 23, as the school district wrapped up a week of activities.Moran graduates Jan Hagemann Harber and Donnie Connally were named Coming Home Queen and King.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD held a ribbon cutting Tuesday, Sept. 19 for the new floor in its gym.The work was conducted by Jelco of Austin as a cost of $79,978, superintendent Dr. John Denson said.The project took six weeks from the start of work on Aug. 7 until the floor was ready for use last week.

By Melinda L. LucasIn addition to an update about needed projects from Albany superintendent Jonathan Scott, AISD trustees heard the 2022-2023 audit during a Sept. 18 meeting on Monday, but approval is delayed until the October session.