By Sam WallerTuesday, Dec. 13 is the deadline for providing items to Believe Tree for Teens sponsored by the Albany Ministerial Alliance.

By Sam WallerDistribution of items for the Albany Ministerial Alliance’s Christmas Basket program will begin at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18.Moran recipients can pick up their baskets at 3:00 p.m. that day at First Baptist Church of Moran.

By Sam WallerCloset Angels will close for the holidays following its Monday, Dec. 12 hours.Closet Angels director Lori Reames said the mission will operate its normal noon to 6:00 p.m. hours next week, then be closed on Monday, Dec. 19.“We’re going to close Dec.

By Sam WallerMatthews Memorial Presbyterian Church will hold its 14th annual Christmas Feast Sunday, Dec. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the church’s Fellowship Hall.There is no charge for the meal, and everyone is welcome.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chest fund continues to move closer to its goal of $47,000 for 2022.As of Tuesday, Dec. 6, the fund stood at $25,998, still about $21,000 under where it needs to be by the end of this month.The Chest helps meet the needs of two dozen local organizations.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs notched their second win of the season and the Bulldog boys recorded their first during a busy week, joining forces to host the Moran Holiday Tournament over the weekend.The Moran teams resumed action Tuesday, Dec. 6 at Trent. Results will be reported next week.

By Sam WallerMoran placed fifth overall last week at the elementary and junior high district UIL academic meet held at Cross Plains.Contests for writing and chess were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 9 on campus. Speaking events were contested Wednesday, Nov. 30, with other events held Thursday, Dec. 1.

By Sam WallerAlbany Cub Scout Pack 255 made its annual donation of winter clothing to Closet Angels on Monday, Dec. 5.Pack leader Teri Lucas said the yearly project is intended to provide needed items to the clothing ministry.

A five-year-old Albany student is fighting cancer with the help of a group of Cub Scouts not much older than she is.What started as a headache for kindergartner Adalyn Kirby quickly turned into something much more.

By Donnie A. LucasOne new positive test for COVID-19 was reported last week based on information provided by Albany’s two health clinics.