By Melinda L. Lucas Despite ongoing coronavirus restrictions, blood is still needed, and a blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday afternoon, Oct. 15.

By Lynsi Musselman Albany High School Homecoming 2020 festivities will not be as extensive this year, but the community is gearing up to cheer for the Lions against the Ranger Bulldogs on Friday, Oct. 12. The homecoming game is planned for 7:00 p.m.

By Lynsi Musselman The Albany Chapter of the National Honor Society will induct 17 new members this Sunday. A recognition ceremony for the new members will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Albany High School auditorium.

By Lynsi Musselman Albany Neighbors In Need was born out of the realization of the needs from shoppers at Closet Angels, the clothing ministry of Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Albany ISD administrators remind Lion fans that their names must be on the official list by the end of the school day on Friday in order to gain admittance to Friday’s game in Hico. To reserve seats, call the AISD superintendent’s office at 325-762-2823.

By Lynsi Musselman Members of the Albany Golf Club are encouraged to attend the club’s annual business meeting at the municipal golf course on Saturday, Oct. 10, and then stay and play in the Championship Tournament starting at 1:00 p.m. that afternoon.

By Lynsi Musselman Two teams scored 53 strokes each at the Albany Kiwanis John Rose and Jim Law Memorial Golf Tournament Oct. 2, and the deadlock for top place was settled by the common tie-breaking practice of a scorecard playoff.

By Lynsi Musselman Sondra O’Keefe and Corey Miller were crowned Homecoming Queen and King during halftime of the Moran and Three Way football game at Bulldog Stadium last Friday night, Oct. 2.

By Lynsi Musselman The City of Moran will hold a household trash collection and free tire and trash disposal on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or until the containers are full. A separate container for metal will be provided.

By Lynsi Musselman It is homecoming week in Moran, and the students and faculty have been gearing up for the game on Friday, Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. against the Three Way Braves.