By Sam WallerAlbany’s Haily Cox will get to continue her softball career at the next level after signing a letter of intent with Cisco College in December.“I love having the chance to keep playing the sport I grew up playing,” Cox said. “It’s a great opportunity for me.

By Sam WallerDrought conditions brought on by a La Niña weather system were the major weather story in Shackelford County in 2022, and it doesn’t appear conditions are going to change in early 2023.

By Sam WallerShackelford County hunters can still bag a buck during Texas’ special late white-tailed deer season.The special late season  as well as a youth-only late season runs through Sunday, Jan. 15.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldog and Lady Bulldog basketball teams get one last chance to prepare for District 13-1A play after both struggled through winless appearances at the Gordon tournament, played Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec. 27-28 over the holiday break.Moran stepped up in class Tuesday, Jan.

By Sam WallerMoran’s Connor Hail added to his list of postseason honors last week when he was named an honorable mention selection on the Texas Six-Man Coaches Association All-State football team for Class 1A Division II as a punter.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD begins its spring semester Monday, Jan. 9 with a staff-development day before resuming classes Tuesday, Jan. 10.In order to stay on its four-day week schedule, Moran will hold classes on Friday, Jan. 13. It is the only Friday class day scheduled for the spring semester.

Vernon LaVerrel Floyd Dennis Pittman passed into the arms of Jesus on Dec. 16, 2022 at 1:00 a.m., in the presence of her loving daughter Ginger Dennis Locker at Redstone Park Assisted Living in Brownwood, Texas.

Anna Tankersley, age 94 of Albany, passed away Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Dec. 27 in the Albany Cemetery with Pastor Tom Chandler officiating. Services were entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.Anna Marie Schkade was born on Oct.

By Donnie L. LucasThe Albany community received an early Christmas present last week in the form of a state championship football title for Class 2A Div. 2, thanks to the Albany Lions.

By Melinda L. LucasThree homes in Albany were recognized for their holiday displays by judges of the Albany Chamber of Commerce’s house decorating contest.The home of Shirley and Red Alexander was awarded first place with a prize of 100 Albany Bucks.