By Melinda L. Lucas
The official number of active county-wide cases is still under 20, and the county continues to qualify for an exemption from occupancy reductions and other state mandates, even as the Shackelford County Health Clinic (SCHC) staff reports a significant number of recent positive COVID-19 tests.
William Prestridge Hallman, Jr. (“Bill”), a beloved husband, devoted father, benevolent curmudgeon, respected lawyer, and incomparable friend, died from complications of cancer at home surrounded by family on Nov. 30, 2020.
He left with no regrets, having lived a life of love, friendship, travel, meaningful work, and generous service. His steadfast moral compass and excellent judgment were invaluable to many people and organizations in the Fort Worth community and beyond.
Obbie Lee Cunningham, 65, of Clyde died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 in an Abilene hospital. A graveside service was held Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Albany Cemetery with Jonathan Jarratt officiating under the direction of Bailey Howard Funeral Home of Clyde.
Obbie was born Oct. 28, 1955 in Breckenridge to Obbie Thomas and Inous Marie (Dillard) Cunningham. He graduated from Albany High School and then attended Cisco Junior College.
By Sandy Morris
The district-wide canned food drive competition hosted by the Moran junior and senior classes will wrap up on Friday, Dec. 18.
The class with the most donations will be announced after the Christmas break.
All donations will be delivered to local needy families.
Christmas Holiday
Schedule
The Moran Independent School District will dismiss classes for the Christmas break on Friday, Dec. 20.
The students will be dismissed at the regular time that day.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The Cubs and Lady Cubs split games against Anson on Monday, with the seventh grade boys and the White team girls both earning wins.
All four squads will take a three-week break for the Christmas holidays, returning to action on Thursday, Jan. 7. The girls will be on the road playing at Abilene Christian School, while the boys will host ACS. Games at both locations will start at 5:30 p.m.
Lady Cubs Games
The girls Red team, playing at home, lost to Anson on Monday, 24-9, dropping to 3-2 for the season.
By Sandy Morris
The Moran Lady Bulldogs varsity basketball team traveled to Kopperl on Tuesday, Dec. 8, which was a change in the original schedule due to COVID issues.
The girls came up short, losing 34-32.
Dariann Hawley was the leading scorer with 14 points, with 12 of her points coming from three-point shots.
Hannah Noble added nine points, Hannah Rogers had five, and Emily Murk had four.
The Lady Bulldogs hosted Blackwell on Friday, Dec. 11, losing the contest 57-24.
Photo packages of local junior high basketball and flag football teams and individuals have been printed and are now available for those who haven’t already claimed them.
Parents who paid in advance or who have valid accounts can pick up their packages at The Albany News office.
Others can be ordered when they are paid.
In addition, photos of all high school basketball teams are being ordered this week, and should be ready by the first part of next week.
By Sandy Morris
While most hunters in Texas spend dawn and dusk in a deer blind, they are reminded of the second dove season starting this Friday, Dec. 18.
Dove season in Texas this year is Sept. 1-Nov. 12, and again Dec. 18-Jan. 3.
White-tailed deer general season continues until Jan. 3, with a late youth only season running Jan. 4-17.
Dove Hunting Rules
Bag limits are still 15 birds per day, including no more than two white-tipped, with a possession limit of three times the daily bag limit.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The varsity girls basketball team made a turn last week, picking up a pair of wins as they head into District 10-2A action.
The Lady Lions defeated both Richland Springs and Roby to improve to 4-4 for the season.
Albany opened district play at home on Tuesday, falling to Haskell 62-28. Details were not available at press time but will be reported next week.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The varsity Lions got in the win column last Friday at Roby with a 56-27 romp over the hosting Lions.
It was just the second game this season for the varsity due to an extended football playoff season.
The JV and varsity boys traveled to Coleman on Tuesday, with the varsity losing 48-60. Details will be provided next week.
The varsity will host the Abilene Hawks on Friday at 6:00 p.m.
Both teams will play at Hawley next Tuesday, Dec. 22.
