EDITOR’S NOTE: In last week’s Back-to-School special section, the News mistakenly switched two of the photos that went with the new teacher bios. Those two portions of the article are reprinted below. The News apologizes for this error.

By Kathy Thomson Several Albany churches traditionally schedule special events during the transition from summer to the start of the school year to encourage local students to take advantage of opportunities to plug into groups where they can grow in their faith while enjoying the fellowship of...

Bobby Lester York was born Sept. 16, 1943 to Faye Stotts and Lester York in Ft. Worth and he passed away on Aug. 8, 2019 at his home in Moran.  He was raised by his Granny, Ima York Parrish. Bobby was a carpenter by trade.

Mary Ellen Webb –known for her cooking, her love of Albany, Texas, her service in the U.S. Marines in World War II, and her reign as the family matriarch – died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019. She was 98 and rather proud of it.

By Kathy Thomson Golfers are invited to sign up and enjoy two days of play at the Albany Golf Club’s traditional Labor Day tournament on Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1. “We still have openings for both the 8:30 a.m. and the 1:30 p.m. tee times on Saturday,” said club president Randy Walker.

By Kathy Thomson Students who still need school physicals can make an appointment with one of two local clinics, including band students who have not previously been required to have exams.

By Donnie A. Lucas Three Albany baseball players have been recognized with spots on the Class 2A all-state baseball team by the Texas Sports Writers Association. Cade Neve, who was a sophomore last spring, was named to the third team all-state as a pitcher.

By Kathy Thomson Albany sports fans are invited to attend the Athletic Booster Club’s annual hamburger supper next Monday, Aug. 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the Bank Park.  “Everybody is welcome; it’s a community event,” said Booster secretary Tisha Wilkins. “The ice cream is free! The hamburger meal is $7.

By Donnie A. Lucas A total of eight girls and one boy are participating in cross country summer workouts, according to coach Tate Thompson. The runners met on Monday to plan for the season, starting workouts on Tuesday morning.

By Kathy Thomson Students at the Moran Independent School District have two more weeks of summer vacation before classes start on Monday, Aug. 26, but the new school year officially began today for the staff.