By Sandy Morris Project Graduation organizers are busy this week preparing all the truffles and gifts sold during their first fundraiser benefitting the annual celebration following graduation.

By Donnie A. Lucas A pair of Albany High sophomores brought home the gold from the District 10-2A Cross Examination Debate contest held Monday in Cisco.

By Melinda L. Lucas The 2021-2022 budget and a contract extension for city manager Billy Holson were the main topics of discussion at Monday’s Albany city council meeting, but no action was taken on either item.

By Sandy Morris With only one day left to file for local offices, as of press time on Tuesday, there was still a shortage of candidates for several of the local boards.

By Sandy Morris While many local residents are anxiously waiting for their names to be called for a COVID vaccine, others are looking for convenient places to be tested for the virus.

By Sandy Morris After a string of warm, windy days, local residents began this week to brace themselves for a cold front bringing bone-chilling temperatures to the area.

By Sandy Morris Three local 4-H teams competed at the Annual Food Challenge on Wednesday, Jan. 27 in San Angelo.  The local club took two junior teams and one intermediate team with all three teams placing in the competition.

By Sandy Morris The Albany Volunteer Fire Department honored member Jeff Hill with the 2020 Firefighter of the Year merit award at the monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 1.

By Sandy Morris Pick-up dates for the February distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, Feb. 4 and Friday, Feb. 5. Certified eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4.

By Sandy Morris The Big Country chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes hosted the second event in their annual Weekend of Champions this past Saturday, Jan. 30.