By Sam WallerAfter getting an unexpected weekend off and struggling through last Friday’s game, the Moran Bulldogs hope to get things on track with their scheduled open date this week.The Bulldogs’ open District 9-1A Division II play Oct. 8 at Paint Creek.

The Moran Lady Bulldogs dropped a four-set decision at Woodson on Saturday, falling 24-26,  14-25, 25-17, 25-27.“This was the best Saturday morning match we have played,” Lady Bulldogs coach Jo Hise said. “We are working well as a team, settling into our rotation.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive ­COVID-19 test results held about the same last week, with a total of 66 tests administered with 20 positives.The numbers were provided by County Judge Robert Skelton on Monday and included results from both local clinics and the Shackelford County EMS.

By Melinda L. LucasWith very little discussion, directors of the Shackelford County Hospital District okayed the proposed budgets for both the district and the clinic, along with the tax rate, at a meeting on Monday, Sept. 20.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to help put up fall decorations in the downtown area and beyond this Saturday, Sept. 25.Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said those wanting to help should arrive by 9:00 a.m. in the downtown block.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce’s Home of the Hereford Cookoff and Cornhole Tournament will get underway Friday, Oct. 1 with a Karaoke Night at Webb Park following Albany High School’s homecoming football game.

By Donnie A. LucasEntries for the 2021 homecoming parade set to roll through downtown Albany next Friday, Oct. 1 are be accepted until noon on Friday, Sept. 24, according to the high school office.

By Melinda L. LucasA blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday, Sept. 30.Hendrick Regional Blood Center (formerly Meek Blood Center) will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County commissioners approved this year’s commitment to fund the county-wide contract with AirMedCare and awarded bids for fuel and mowing at their regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 20.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany ISD trustees heard the 2020-2021 financial review during a meeting on Monday, Sept. 20, but no action was taken.