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...

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.Game warden Jacob Mort reminds deer and turkey hunters that they need to make sure they have their licenses in their...

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.

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.

By Donnie LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 cases fell last week to the lowest number in weeks, with only five new cases reported.A total of 19 tests were administered during the period of Oct. 25-29 at the three local testing locations.Likewise, Lisa Russell, the Albany ISD nurse, said that...

By Donnie A. LucasA large crowd was on hand Saturday at Nancy Smith Elementary for the annual Fall Fest, with organizers calling the event a big success.Several changes were made this year in an attempt to draw more interest, including larger prizes that were “purchased” with points earned at the...

By Sam WallerMembers of Matthews Memorial Presbyrerian Church resume one of Albany’s longest-running events with their annual bazaar after a one-year hiatus.The event, which is organized by the church’s Sallie Matthews Circle, had been held annually for more than a century before it was cancelled...

By Sam WallerRussell Scott has just finished his first month as minister at Albany Church of Christ after nearly four decades in Kansas.Scott and his wife of 35 years, Colleen, come to Albany after 31 years with the Church of Christ in Mullinville, Kansas, near Dodge City.“I’ve been a Kansas lifer...

By Sam WallerAlbany Junior High School students will perform a production of “The Trial of Goldilocks” on Tuesday, Nov. 16 for the public in advance of their presentation at UIL contest.The one-act play, written by Joseph Robinette, involves 16 cast members, two technical crew members, and two...