By Sam WallerMoran’s Johnnie Hise’s sewing ability resulted in a blue ribbon at the West Texas Fair and Rodeo in September, and the product of that effort will soon be making an appearance at public events in Strawn.

By Sam WallerThe Moran FFA meat judging team recently finished 10th  at a contest  at Texas Tech.Moran had the best finish among teams from the Big Country District and was second among Area IV teams behind Seymour.

Trash collection for the City of Albany will run on a slightly different schedule for the week of Thanksgiving.Residential trash containers and business and industrial containers normally picked up on Thursday will change to Friday this week.

By Donnie A. LucasThe walls of the Aztec Theater echoed the sounds of singer-songwriters on Saturday during a musical review of sorts presented by a group of local singers, their first such show in two years.

By Donnie A. LucasPick-up dates for the December distribution of the commodity food program is set for Dec. 2 and 3.On Thursday, Dec. 2, eligible families in Moran can pick up the monthly allotment at the Moran City Hall from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerDeadlines for two holiday programs overseen by ResourceCare are scheduled for the first week of December. Applications for Toys for Tots must be received by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2. Gifts for the Adopt A Senior program are due by Friday, Dec. 3.

By Sam WallerThe Aztec Theater will be home to a new monthly concert series starting in December.Albany Live, which was formed in October, has scheduled several live performances for its Songwriter Series at the theater, starting up pretty quickly on Wednesday, Dec.

By Sam WallerSix of eight Shackelford County 4-H members came away with ribbons for placing at the District 7 Food Show, held Nov. 17 at the Expo Center in Abilene.

By Sam WallerWith fewer COVID-19 restrictions this year, Friendship Baptist Church enjoyed increased attendance Saturday for its sixth annual Harvest Acres celebration.

By Donnie A. LucasThree members of the cast and crew of the junior high one-act play, “The Trial of Goldilocks” were recognized last week at the UIL OAP contest in Stamford.