By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs volleyball team split its two matches last week, defeating Rising Star and falling to Strawn.On Sept. 14, the Lady Bulldogs beat Rising Star 25-5, 25-23, 25-18.“We only had six players,” coach Jo Hise said.

By Sam WallerMoran’s Johnnie Hise will speak at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fields of Faith program on Wednesday at Abilene Wylie.“Paul Johnston nominated Johnnie to speak,” Moran principal Jo Hise said.

By Sam WallerThe field is almost full for the 14th annual John Rose & Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta.Kiwanian Zach Maberry said 10 teams are already signed up for the four-person scramble, which is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 1 at Albany Golf Course.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H is starting two of its project programs this week.The food and nutrition program will have its first meeting at 3:45 p.m. Thursday (today) at Nancy Smith Elementary School, while the equine program will hold a horse clinic at 6:00 p.m. at the county show barn.

By Melinda L. LucasSweethearts from both Albany and Moran were presented at the local Lions Club meeting on Thursday, Sept. 9.

By Donnie A. LucasHomecoming 2021 is set for Friday, Oct. 1, with organizers breathing a little easier this year compared to the restrictions last year due to the ­COVID-19 pandemic.The annual homecoming parade is set to roll through downtown at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Albany vs.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany city council passed a new tax rate at Monday’s regular meeting, but a bigger discussion involved higher water rates that just went into effect into the current billing cycle.

By Sam WallerMoran High School students will be able to earn college credit this year under a program started by Moran ISD superintendent Dr. John Denson in cooperation with Cisco College.Denson said the class, Advanced Animal Science, fits several needs for the students.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Bulldogs’ scheduled football game against Mullin has been cancelled because of a rash of illness affecting Moran players.The game was to have been played at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Moran’s Bulldog Field.“It’s not due to COVID,” Moran ISD superintendent Dr. John Denson emphasized.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs football teams took different routes last Thursday in their games against the Hamlin Pied Pipers but both wound up with positive results.