By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions will have less travel for district football games the next two years following the release of the University Interscholastic League’s biennial realignment,announced Thursday, Feb. 3.

By Sam WallerThe Albany baseball and softball teams are nearing the start of their seasons with both looking to return to the playoffs.The Lions baseball team will scrimmage Merkel on Friday, Feb. 18, with the junior varsity hosting a tournament Feb. 24-26.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs kept their playoff chances alive last week despite dropping their two District 13-1A girls basketball outings.On Tuesday, Feb. 1, Moran lost 69-20 at Cross Plains.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs are moving south for the next two football seasons following biennial realignment.Moran was placed in District 14-1A Division II with Paint Rock, Panther Creek, and Rising Star.The UIL announced alignment Feb.

Cynthia Ann Alexander Wade, 61, of Moran passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. A memorial service was held Wednesday, Feb. 9 at the Moran Community Center.

Carroll Wayne Hogan Sr., age 89, went to his heavenly home Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. Services were held Wednesday, Feb. 9, followed by graveside service at Murray Cemetery in Carbon, Texas. A complete obituary will be published next week.

 John Wallace Palm, 86, of Sheridan, Wyoming passed away on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. A graveside service is set for 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 in Albany, Texas, with a reception following at Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church.— —

Sue Peacock, age 81 of Albany, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 10 at the Albany Cemetery with Rev. Dannie Lee officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

By Melinda L. LucasEven though it looked as if the Albany Chest would fall short of its 2021 goal, donations poured in at the end of the year, surpassing the goal of $46,000 and closing out at $50,751.Chest board members met Wednesday, Jan.

By Donnie A. LucasTickets are still on sale for the Chris Knight concert set for Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Aztec Theater, and they will probably be available at the door, according to organizers.