By Kathy Thomson Aproximately 120 Nancy Smith Elementary School students in third, fourth, and sixth grades participated in the Kids on the Land (KOL) program at Lambshead Ranch last week, where they were exposed to a variety of hands-on experiences designed to connect them to the land and spark a...

By Kathy Thomson November Meredith and Harley Schafer were crowned Homecoming Queen and King during halftime of the Moran and Chillicothe football game at Bulldog Stadium last Friday night, Oct. 4.

By Kathy Thomson In spite of a homecoming crowd in the stands to help cheer them on, Moran fell prey to the visiting Eagles 26-48 last Friday, Oct. 4. The Bulldogs’ record now stands at 3-2 on the season, with two more non-district games scheduled before the battle for District 6 begins on Oct.

By Kathy Thomson Moran’s varsity and junior high volleyball teams both played last week, with the middle school girls falling to Abilene Christian in two sets, while the Lady Bulldogs and Woodson battled back and forth for five sets before the Cowgirls tied down the win.

By Kathy Thomson Staff members at Fort Griffin State Historic Site are setting up additional outdoor displays in preparation for the fort’s annual Living History Days, scheduled to take place this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11-12.

By Kathy Thomson Albany local medical professionals are advising Shackelford County residents to get vaccinated for influenza soon, following several cases of flu already appearing in one local clinic as well as the announcement on Sept.

Kristy Brinegar, age 44 of Breckenridge, passed away Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10 at Gunsight Baptist Church with Patrick Frishe officiating. Services have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary. Kristy Dene Smith was born Nov.

Frances Wheeler, age 68 of Albany, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. Graveside funeral services were held Sunday, October 6 at the Albany Cemetery Pavilion with Pastor Paul Johnston officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Bobby Key, age 84 of Albany, passed away Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 10 at Bethel Assembly with Pastor Paul Johnston officiating. Interment will follow in the Albany Ceme-tery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Lifelong Albany resident, Priscilla Gates, age 84, entered her Heavenly Home on Oct. 4, 2019.  Services were held at the First Christian Church on the morning of Tuesday, Oct, 8 with Pastor Brad McBee officiating. Interment followed in the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.