By Sam Waller
Moran’s annual community garage sale has been scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 27 starting at 7:00 a.m.
The deadline for community residents to register is 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25. Moran residents can register on the City of Moran and the Moran Buy, Sell and Trade Facebook pages.
“There are two different places to sign up,” organizer Michelle Taggart said. “I’ve got seven signed up so far.”
Taggart said there is no cost for Moran residents to sign up.
By Sam Waller
The Moran Bulldogs football team joined other teams across the state in donning pads as the second week of preseason practice got under way.
The Bulldogs will get their first outing Thursday, Aug. 11 (tonight) in a scrimmage at Trent.
“It’ll be us, Trent, and Santa Anna in a three-way scrimmage,” Bulldogs coach John Hughes said. “We’ll work offense and defense, then take a break. When we come back, we’ll reverse the roles.”
By Sam Waller
The Moran Lady Bulldogs volleyball team hit the court Saturday, Aug. 6 for a scrimmage at Munday.
The Lady Bulldogs opened the season Tuesday, Aug. 9 at Rotan and will wrap up the first week of matches Thursday, Aug. 11 at the Benjamin tournament.
Details on Tuesday’s match will be reported next week.
The Reverend Dr. Jack L. Clack (July 8, 1934 - Aug. 3, 2022), a boy who was nurtured in the households of various relatives while growing up in Eastland and Comanche Texas counties, graduated from Carbon High School at the age of 16, married Vera Morris of Moran when they were 18, and graduated from Howard Payne College at age 20.
George Hays, age 76 of Albany, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, Aug. 12th at the Albany Cemetery pavilion. Interment will follow under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.
George Wesley Hays was born May 24, 1946 in Graham, Texas to Dr. John C. Hays and Ruth Agnes Harrell Hays.
He graduated from Graham High School and furthered his education at Midwestern State University. He went on to marry Marsha Faye Lewis on Aug. 31, 1968 in Archer City.
By Donnie A. Lucas
Members of both local volunteer fire departments have been busy the last couple of weeks, but luckily not nearly as busy as they could be considering ongoing conditions of extreme heat and drought.
The departments have responded to at least four grass fires and two structure fires during the last couple of weeks, according to Albany VFD chief Travis Gardenhire, who said that even though structures were destroyed, volunteers worked hard to keep the fires from spreading to surrounding property.
By Donnie A. Lucas
Online registration is currently underway for students at both Albany ISD campuses, with two in-person registration days available as well for parents who are new to the district or who require assistance registering.
“We had quite a few students registered on the first day of online held Monday,” said Leigh Lowe, director of student services. “It seems to be going smoothly, and we have 10 students who are new to the district so far.”
By Melinda L. Lucas
The Old Jail Art Center’s summer workshops got underway this week, with both in-person and virtual camps on the calendar for students in first grade and up.
On Wednesday, campers met in the museum’s Stasney Room for the traditional Cultural Connections Camp, which this year highlighted Greek art and culture based on pieces in the Old Jail’s permanent collection.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The Friends of Fort Griffin have announced the 18th annual Gala is set for Saturday, Oct. 15 at Collins Creek Ranch.
This year’s event will highlight Jim Sadler and the Jak Creek Band as the featured entertainment in addition to the meal and both silent and live auctions.
The gala raises funding to support programs offered at Fort Griffin State Historic Site, which is operated by the Texas Historical Commission. The site and campground is located about 15 north of Albany.
The Chamber office will be closed Monday, Aug. 8, through Friday, Aug. 19, for vacation.
Jones said weekly Chamber luncheons will continue as scheduled on Friday, Aug. 12 and 19, at the Icehouse.
