Local families in need had a sweeter Thanksgiving, thanks to a project organized by Boy Scout Troop 255’s Wolf and Bear Dens.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs get to spend a weekend at home as they host the Moran Holiday Tournament Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 1-3.After taking last week off for Thanksgiving break, Moran resumed play Tuesday, Nov. 29, with boys and girls games at Paint Rock.

By Sam WallerProducers needing to accrue Continuing Education Units can do so Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Big Country CEU Conference in Abilene.The day-long program will consist of six one-hour classes covering different topics. Five Agriculture CEUs and up to six Structural CEUs will be offered.

Dewey Martyn, age 76 of Burleson, passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 26 at Morehart Mortuary of Breckenridge with Pastor Andy Rodgers officiating.  Interment followed in the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

By Sam WallerRegistration for the Albany Little Dribblers fifth and sixth grade basketball teams closes Thursday, Dec. 1.Registration fee is $35 per child and includes a team shirt.Registration forms are available at Nancy Smith Elementary School.

By Donnie A. LucasThe annual Lighted Christmas Parade will cap a full day of seasonal activities and shopping on Saturday as it rolls through downtown starting immediately following the last of three Christmas drawings starting at 6:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe local Toys for Tots campaign will again offer barbecue sandwiches during Small Town Saturday on Nov. 26.Marine SSgt. Doug Beaty, who coordinates the toy drive in Shackelford County, will be assisted by members of the Moran National Honor Society.

By Melinda L. LucasDirectors for the Shackelford County Hospital District awarded Christmas bonuses during a very short meeting on Monday, Nov. 21.After a closed session, Jason Price made the motion, with a second by Mary Beth Jones, to approve the bonuses for all district employees.

The Albany Chamber of Commerce will not hold a weekly luncheon on Friday because of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, according to Chamber officer Lisa Barton.

It’s almost deadline time for Santa letters and holiday essays if they are going to be included in the Dec. 22 Christmas issue published by The Albany News. The letters should be turned in by Dec. 2.