By Donnie A. LucasPick-up dates for the December distribution of the commodity food program is set for Dec. 2 and 3.On Thursday, Dec. 2, eligible families in Moran can pick up the monthly allotment at the Moran City Hall from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerSix Moran players earned spots on the All-District 9-1A Division II football team, which was announced Monday.The Bulldogs had two players named to the first team with four selected at two positions.Earning first-team spots were Caleb York at wide receiver and Arren Hawley at punter.

By Donnie A. LucasThe walls of the Aztec Theater echoed the sounds of singer-songwriters on Saturday during a musical review of sorts presented by a group of local singers, their first such show in two years.

Trash collection for the City of Albany will run on a slightly different schedule for the week of Thanksgiving.Residential trash containers and business and industrial containers normally picked up on Thursday will change to Friday this week.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions were handed their biggest challenge of the season last Thursday by the Olney Cubs in their Class 2A Division II area playoff at Graham.The Lions responded with a strong second half to pull away for a 32-10 victory over a team it pummeled 55-6 seven weeks earlier.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions junior varsity boys basketball team tipped off its season Saturday with a 34-4 home victory over Roby.The game was the only one at the high school level last week for Albany after the Lady Lions pulled out of their tournament.

By Melinda L. LucasTickets for Friday’s regional semifinal football playoff against Muenster, to be played at 2:00 p.m.  in Springtown’s Porcupine Stadium, must be purchased online by going to springtownisd.net/Page/12001 or following the link on the Albany Athletic Booster Club’s Facebook page.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions got their basketball season off to a belated start Monday with a 52-21 loss to Ballinger.The Lady Lions were originally scheduled to host Guthrie, but coach Tate Thompson said his team gained more by taking on the Class 3A Lady Bearcats.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Lady Cubs Red team suffered a 39-21 loss to Cisco on Monday in its first home game of the season.Braylee Clark and Amber Miramontes each scored six points to lead the team in scoring, while Mimi Ivy added four points.

By Sam WallerThe Moran FFA meat judging team recently finished 10th  at a contest  at Texas Tech.Moran had the best finish among teams from the Big Country District and was second among Area IV teams behind Seymour.