By Sam WallerThe Albany NFL Flag Football League begins the second half of its season this week with four teams having managed to avoid a loss.Week 4 games start at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Albany High School track infield.

By Sam WallerRonnie Anderson and Tommie Tierney were elected to board positions Saturday, Oct. 15 during the Albany Golf Club’s annual business meeting.The two were selected to fill openings created by the expiring terms of Randy Walker and James Waters.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Lady Cubs played twice in five days because of the Columbus Day holiday with the eighth grade splitting, while the seventh grade lost twice.The junior high will close out the schedule Monday, Oct. 24 at Ranger. The eighth grade will play at 5:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerEight-time PRCA world champion bullrider Don Gay spoke to students and faculty at Moran ISD on Monday, Oct. 17.“We had a special meeting with the teachers for about three hours,” Moran superintendent Dr. John Denson said.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs volleyball team split a pair of matches last week, falling to Rising Star in four sets before sweeping Trent.The Lady Bulldogs began the second round of District 14-1A play Tuesday, Oct. 18 against Strawn at home. Details will be reported next week.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs football team spent last week’s open date preparing for district play, and coach John Hughes is optimistic about the team’s chances to extend its season.The Bulldogs (0-7) open District 14-1A Division II at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Oct.

By Donnie A. LucasThe 2022 homecoming parade is set to roll through downtown on Friday featuring Albany High School and ex-student royalty, followed by presentation of the homecoming court and crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen during the halftime of the Albany vs.

By Donnie A. LucasThe annual Albany Chest campaign is off and running, with directors setting a 2022 goal of $47,000.Twenty-five different organizations submitted requests for this year’s funding, all of which were considered by the board during a meeting held on Wednesday, Oct. 5.

By Donnie A. LucasAlthough the deadline for tickets has just passed, anyone interested in attending the 18th annual Friends of Fort Griffin Gala set for Saturday, Oct. 15 at Collins Creek Ranch could possibly still purchase tickets if they hurry, according to organizers.

By Sam WallerAlbany High School and Junior High students are concluding homecoming celebrations Friday, Oct. 14 at the Fifth Quarter fellowship held immediately after the game at The Feed Store.This week’s event is being hosted by First Baptist Church.