Everyone at Robert Nail Stadium last Friday got their money’s worth. In what was called an upset by some, the AlbanyLion football team jumped out to an early lead and held on for a 34-27 win over the previously undefeated Hamlin Pied Pipers to secure an 11th straight district championship.

The City of Moran Volunteer Fire Department is holding a bake sale this Sunday, Nov. 18, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Moran Community Center. “If you don’t feel like baking this year, come and get some goodies for your family’s Thanksgiving meal,” said organizer Michelle Taggart.

The Moran Independent School District hosted its annual Veterans Day luncheon at the school auditorium on Monday, Nov. 12. “We had a small turnout, probably due to the frigid weather,” said superintendent Danny Freeman.

Several members of the Albany FFA Chapter competed at the Big Country District’s Leadership Development Events on Monday, Nov. 12 at Cisco College. Seth Hale made up the Albany entry that placed fourth high team in Job Interview.

The junior high girls basketball teams opened the season on Monday by hosting Hawley in a set of three games. The seventh grade team will play next at the Woodson tournament on Saturday, with the first round set for 8:00 a.m. against Woodson. They will play the Moran Lady Pups at 10:40 a.m.

Lucy Karen Clement passed away suddenly Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 in Harlingen, Texas. She was 77 years old. Karen was born in Albany, Texas to J.T. “Tom” and Dovie “ Dub” Garrett Feb. 16, 1941. She married Jack Clement on Sept. 4, 1959 in Albany, Texas.

Margie Driskill Davis, 89, joined her Heavenly Father at 9:45 p.m., on Nov. 10, 2018, in Glen Rose, Texas. Family and friends gathered to celebrate her life of 89 years, Nov. 13, 2018, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers.

 Larry Shoemaker, Sr., age 87 of Albany, passed away Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. Funeral services were held  Saturday, Nov. 10 at First Baptist Church of Albany with Pastor Paul Johnston officiating. Interment will follow in the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Stock show swine projects need to validated next week, and the Shackelford County validation committee, which includes ag instructor Chris Beard, county extension agent Michaela Bradford, and two local representatives from the Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Association will be at the Albany...

Congregations at Matthews Memorial Presbyterian, First Baptist Church, and First Christian Church are collecting shoe box gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse annual Operation Christmas Child, and will gladly accept donations for the program from now until Sunday, Nov. 18.