By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs basketball teams both went 2-1 last weekend at the Lueders-Avoca tournament.The Lady Bulldogs hosted Rotan on Tuesday while the boys played at Mullin.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD will let out for the semester at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17.

By Sam WallerMoran High School seniors Hannah Rogers and Johnnie Hise earned Meat Evaluation Certificates from the American Meat Science Association through the dual-credit advanced animal science class taught by Moran superintendent Dr. John Denson.Denson said the certificates were awarded for...

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 cases continued to rise over the last week, with a total of 30 positives out of 72 tests administered, according to a report issued by county judge Bob Skelton.The testing figures are for the week of Dec. 6-10.

By Sam WallerA grass fire on the Stasney Ranch was contained to 190 acres on Friday, Dec. 10, as firefighters battled windy, dry conditions.Chief Brad Henry of the Shackelford County Rural Volunteer Fire Department said the cause of the fire was undetermined, but firefighters were able to get it...

By Donnie A. LucasSeveral local candidates for the March 1 primary elections officially completed the filing process on Tuesday, well ahead of the Dec. 13 filing deadline.Two prospective candidates who picked up the required paperwork had yet to turn in their petitions and applications to get on...

By Sam WallerTwenty-seven winners, including two multiple winners, were announced Tuesday morning in a drawing for 1,500 Albany Bucks conducted by the Albany Chamber of Commerce.Lucy Carter was drawn three times, winning 150 Albany Bucks, and Sandy Shirley won twice in the drawing held at Vintage...

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive ­COVID-19 test results rose last week to 27, according to a report issued by Shackelford County judge Bob Skelton.A total of 66 tests were administered at the three local testing sites, with a combined total of 27 positive results during Nov. 29 through the...

By Sam WallerThe Albany Ministerial Alliance’s Christmas Basket food drive will receive its first delivery of food items Monday before preparing to deliver the baskets the next weekend.With 100-plus families and individuals on the list, donations are still needed to cover costs, and volunteers are...

By Melinda L. LucasLion fans can continue showing their belief in the 2021 Albany football team by joining the community send-off on Thursday (today), Dec. 9, at 12:15 p.m. in the downtown area and along Main Street.The Lions are headed for Lubbock to battle the Stratford Elks in the semifinals of...