By Lynsi Musselman Fall is less than a week away, and fall decorations are about to appear on Main Street, as they have for a number of years. Albany Chamber of Commerce officer Lisa Barton said everyone in town and those passing through seem to appreciate the traditional fall decor.

By Melinda L. Lucas Because of conflicts and illness, there were not enough Albany city council members to conduct business and hold the required public hearing associated with the adoption of the tax rate on Monday, Sept. 14.

By Melinda L. Lucas A contract for the county’s quarterly pest control, as well as a provider for fuel and mowing, was decided at Monday’s regular meeting of the Shackelford County commissioners on Sept. 14. Liberty Pest Control was the only local submission out of three bids, and at $319.

By Lynsi Musselman The 34th annual pig sale that benefits the Shackelford County Youth Livestock Association held Sunday, Sept. 13 set a record on average price, gross sales, and registered buyers, according to organizer Mike Parsons. Sales totaled $75,900 with an average price of $774.

By Lynsi Musselman A high school night is planned Saturday, Sept. 12 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at The Feed Store. Feed Store director Tisha Wilkins said new games that have been replaced or added will be introduced, with plans for a three on three basketball tournament and a corn hole tournament.

By Lynsi Musselman Area churches are again taking turns hosting after game fellowships following each of the Albany Lions’ home football games. The third “Fifth Quarter” event of the season will be held Friday, Sept.

By Lynsi Musselman The team of Williams and Harris tied with Barton and Balliew to win the Championship Flight at the annual Albany Labor Day Golf Tournament. Both teams had a two-day total of 128 strokes, followed by Clegg and Fairchild in third with 129.

By Lynsi Musselman Water customers in the City of Moran will see an increase in their bills starting with the Oct. 1 billing cycle. The new rates include an increase of $5.75 to the base charge that covers the first 2,000 gallons of usage.

By Lynsi Musselman The Bulldogs are getting geared up to play at home against Rotan this Friday night at 7:30 p.m. Moran Independent School District athletic director John Hughes said the team has a big test against 2-0 Rotan, but the guys have improved each week and are ready to compete.

By Lynsi Musselman Members of Moran’s First Baptist Church will host a special event on Sunday, Sept. 20 starting at 10:00 a.m. Beverly and Jim Pool from the Dallas area will perform a signing and praising Jesus event. Pastor Richard Jackson will preach God’s Word following the concert.