By Donnie A. LucasWhile the number of positive COVID-19 cases reported for last week remains lower than most  double-digit reports since August, there was a slight rise in positive results over the previous week.

By Melinda L. LucasAn early deadline has been set for the Nov. 25 edition of The Albany News due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and print schedule.All advertising, including classified ads, and news copy must be received no later than noon on Monday, Nov. 22.

By Donnie A. LucasThe filing period for March 2022 primary elections officially opened on Saturday, Nov. 13, although the Shackelford County Courthouse will not be open until Monday, Nov. 15 for candidates to obtain the required paperwork.

By Donnie A. LucasShackelford County veterans and families are invited to attend a Veterans Day celebration at the high school gym on Thursday (today) beginning at 11:00 a.m.

By Donnie A. LucasA sure sign that the holiday season is near, the annual bazaar hosted at Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church is set for Saturday after a one-year lapse due to the pandemic.

By Sam WallerMoran Independent School District invites the public to a Veterans Day program on Thursday, Nov. 11.The program will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Moran High School gymnasium.A hamburger luncheon will follow the Veterans Day presentation.To RSVP, call the Moran ISD office at 325-945-3101.

By Sam WallerMoran’s Johnnie Hise received the District 7 Gold Star Award on Oct. 25 at the district banquet at the Bill Franklin Center in Coleman.The Gold Star Award is the highest achievement award given by the Texas 4-H Youth Development program through the county 4-H program.

By Sam WallerHunting seasons for white-tailed deer and Rio Grande turkey open Saturday, Nov. 6 and run through Jan. 2, with expectations high for deer and a little lower for turkey.

By Sam WallerStock show season is drawing close with 4-H and FFA members in Shackelford County getting their animals ready.Albany FFA advisor Chris Beard said entries for all county and major shows are due Nov. 12. All money is due at the time of entry.

It’s time to fall back! Daylight Savings Time comes to an end on Sunday, Nov. 7 at 2:00 a.m. Clocks should be set back an hour at that time.Most of the United States reverts to standard time on the first Sunday in November. Before 2006, U.S.