By Sam WallerThe past two weeks have seen youth groups from First Baptist Church of Albany enjoy outdoor activities while also strengthening their relationship with Christ as they attended summer church camps.

By Sam WallerCloset Angels is once again planning a Back-to-School Bash to help families prepare for the start of the upcoming school year.The event is scheduled from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD enrollment packets will be available after Monday, Aug. 1, according to school officials.All students planning to attend Moran school in the 2022-23 school year will need to pick up a packet from the MISD office.The first day of school is Monday, Aug.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Moran Masonic Lodge #863 held its officer installation ceremony Saturday, July 16.The event was hosted by the Clyde Masonic Lodge during a joint ceremony with both Clyde and Cisco Masonic Lodges.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Masonic Lodge Scholarship Golf Tournament already has a full field, but is taking names for a waiting list.The four-person scramble is scheduled to tee off at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 at Albany Golf Course.

By Brad McBeeA few months ago, I sat at the labyrinth across from the Old Jail Art Center with my Bible and devotional. It was a beautiful early morning, and I was enjoying the day and my prayer time.Suddenly I saw a flutter high up in the tree in front of me. I couldn’t quite make out what it was.

By Sam WallerThe start of fall sports is drawing near with Albany High School starting football and volleyball preseason practices Monday, Aug. 1.The summer conditioning program for boys wrapped up this week, while the girls have another week to go after taking a two-week break earlier in July.

By Sam WallerThe Hubbard Creek Rangers saw their postseason run come to an end Friday, July 15, with their second loss in the Texas West State Tournament.

By Sam WallerThe Little Cubs Cheer Camp will continue accepting registration until the start of its three-day run on Monday, July 25.Preregistration has concluded with all campers preregistered receiving a camp T-shirt.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Athletic Booster Club held its kickoff meeting for the 2022-23 school year Sunday, July 17.Booster Club member Amanda Tabor said boosters were able to achieve almost all of the items on the agenda.