By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs basketball teams both went 2-1 last weekend at the Lueders-Avoca tournament.The Lady Bulldogs hosted Rotan on Tuesday while the boys played at Mullin. Results will be reported next week.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD will let out for the semester at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17. The school conducted semester tests earlier this week.A staff development day is set for Monday, Jan. 3, with classes to resume on Tuesday, Jan. 4.

By Sam WallerMoran High School seniors Hannah Rogers and Johnnie Hise earned Meat Evaluation Certificates from the American Meat Science Association through the dual-credit advanced animal science class taught by Moran superintendent Dr. John Denson.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive COVID-19 cases continued to rise over the last week, with a total of 30 positives out of 72 tests administered, according to a report issued by county judge Bob Skelton.The testing figures are for the week of Dec. 6-10.

By Sam WallerA grass fire on the Stasney Ranch was contained to 190 acres on Friday, Dec. 10, as firefighters battled windy, dry conditions.

By Donnie A. LucasSeveral local candidates for the March 1 primary elections officially completed the filing process on Tuesday, well ahead of the Dec. 13 filing deadline.

By Sam WallerTwenty-seven winners, including two multiple winners, were announced Tuesday morning in a drawing for 1,500 Albany Bucks conducted by the Albany Chamber of Commerce.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive ­COVID-19 test results rose last week to 27, according to a report issued by Shackelford County judge Bob Skelton.A total of 66 tests were administered at the three local testing sites, with a combined total of 27 positive results during Nov.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Ministerial Alliance’s Christmas Basket food drive will receive its first delivery of food items Monday before preparing to deliver the baskets the next weekend.

By Melinda L. LucasLion fans can continue showing their belief in the 2021 Albany football team by joining the community send-off on Thursday (today), Dec. 9, at 12:15 p.m. in the downtown area and along Main Street.