By Sam WallerAlbany Junior High School football teams opened their seasons last Thursday against Dublin.The Cubs eighth grade team won 40-8, while the seventh grade engaged in a controlled scrimmage with Albany posting a 3-0 scoring advantage.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs showed some improvement last Friday in their second outing of the football season, but not enough to avoid a 51-6 loss to Class 1A Division I opponent Evant in their home opener at Bulldog Field.“There was a little progress,” Moran coach John Hughes said.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs dropped both of their varsity volleyball matches, while the junior high team opened its season last week.On Aug. 31, the Lady Bulldogs lost 25-18, 25-19, 25-20 at home to Gustine.“They showed a lot of improvement from when we played Gustine Aug.

By Donnie A. LucasAn estimated 1,200 people attended the third annual ­CareFest on Saturday, benefitting the ResourceCare centers in six area communities.The event featured nine individuals and groups including Roger Creager, Stoney Larue, and Giovannie and the Hired Guns.

By Sam WallerThe registration deadline for the Albany Chamber of Commerce community garage sale is drawing nearer with potential participants encouraged to sign up if they haven’t already done so.“We need everybody to get registered by Wednesday, Sept.

By Donnie A. LucasWith the number of positive COVID-19 cases steadily growing over the past two weeks, local health care and school officials are paying close attention to the numbers.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany ISD trustees passed a budget for the 2021-2022 school year during a special early morning session on Tuesday, Aug. 31, meeting the required state deadline.Total expenditures are projected at $6,113,680, while revenues are listed at $6,323,932.

By Sam WallerThe Old Jail Art Center will open new exhibits featuring Bill Wittliff’s “Swallowed Light” and Bruce Lee Webb’s “Hootenanny” with a dinner and reception on Saturday, Sept. 11.“It’s a great way to kick off the fall,” said Susan Montgomery, OJAC’s development and membership coordinator.

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By Donnie A. LucasTickets have sold out for the Friends of Fort Griffin Gala on Oct. 9 featuring Larry, Steve, & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers, but anyone interested in attending can be placed on a waiting list.