By Sam WallerMoran’s annual community garage sale has been scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 27 starting at 7:00 a.m.The deadline for community residents to register is 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25. Moran residents can register on the City of Moran and the Moran Buy, Sell and Trade Facebook pages.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs football team joined other teams across the state in donning pads as the second week of preseason practice got under way.The Bulldogs will get their first outing Thursday, Aug. 11 (tonight) in a scrimmage at Trent.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs volleyball team hit the court Saturday, Aug. 6 for a scrimmage at Munday.The Lady Bulldogs opened the season Tuesday, Aug. 9 at Rotan and will wrap up the first week of matches Thursday, Aug. 11 at the Benjamin tournament.

The Reverend Dr. Jack L. Clack (July 8, 1934 - Aug.

George Hays, age 76 of Albany, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, Aug. 12th at the Albany Cemetery pavilion. Interment will follow under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.George Wesley Hays was born May 24, 1946 in Graham, Texas to Dr.

By Donnie A. LucasMembers of both local volunteer fire departments have been busy the last couple of weeks, but luckily not nearly as busy as they could be considering ongoing conditions of extreme heat and drought.

By Donnie A. LucasOnline registration is currently underway for students at both Albany ISD campuses, with two in-person registration days available as well for parents who are new to the district or who require assistance registering.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Old Jail Art Center’s summer workshops got underway this week, with both in-person and virtual camps on the calendar for students in first grade and up.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Friends of Fort Griffin have announced the 18th annual Gala is set for Saturday, Oct. 15 at Collins Creek Ranch.This year’s event will highlight Jim Sadler and the Jak Creek Band as the featured entertainment in addition to the meal and both silent and live auctions.

The Chamber office will be closed Monday, Aug. 8, through Friday, Aug. 19, for vacation.Jones said weekly Chamber luncheons will continue as scheduled on Friday, Aug. 12 and 19, at the Icehouse.