Christmas movie Moran ISD mixed education and entertainment during the final week of the fall semester. OnWednesday,Dec.18, students from all grades attended a showing of the movie“TheBestChristmas Pageant Ever.” Based on the 1972 children’s novel of the same name by Barbara Robinson, the film tells the storyofsixmisfit children who volunteer to star in their town’s Sunday schoolChristmaspageant, and end up teaching the town the true meaning of Christmas.

The Moran Bulldogs boys basketball team dropped three games last week at the Paint Creek tournament, while the Lady Bulldogs did not play. The Bulldogs were scheduled to host Panther CreekonTuesday,Dec.17.

Localresidentscanhave a traditional holiday meal on Christmas Day without going to the trouble of preparingandcleaningup. Or paying for it.

The Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association is starting its final fundraising push ahead of the 2025 county livestock show. Eventssuchasasummer golf scramble, the First Impressions Pig Sale, and the Shackelford County Showdown jackpot pig show have raised approximately $70,000 to be used forthisyear’ssale,according to association member Reggy Spencer.

The start of a new year is a time for celebrating, and local officials, along with emergency responders remind county residents to make sure that any fireworks used in the festivities are handled safely and legally.

The Albany Chest is a little over 65 percent toward its fundraising goalasthe2024campaign begins winding down. AlbanyChesttreasurer KalicoLeechsaidthefund has raised $31,535.75 as of Tuesday, Dec.

The Albany PTO will host its first-ever Christmas Movie Night this Friday, Dec. 20, at the Aztec Theater.

Volunteer Zack Waggoner was named ‘Firefighter of the Year’ during theAlbanyVolunteer FireDepartment’sannual awards presentation and Christmas party. Fire Chief Joel Viertel explained that to be named ‘Firefighter of the Year,’ a firefighter typically needs to demonstrate a consistent record of dedicated service within their department and community, includingactsofheroism, outstanding leadership, dedication to training, significant community involvement, and a positive reputation within the fire service, often going above and beyond expected duties.

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written by local pastors ALBANY MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE — OFFICERS — President............. LUKE SPRABERRY V-President...........