By Kathy Thomson Each December, the organization Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery and at veterans graves at more than 1,600 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea, and abroad.

Photo packages of local flag football teams and individuals have been printed and are now available. Parents who paid in advance or who have valid accounts can pick up their packages at The Albany News office. Others can be ordered when they are paid.

By Kathy Thomson November is Diabetic Awareness Month, and one Moran student is personally aware of dangers and hardships caused by this life-long disease. According to the 2017 National Diabetes Statistics Report, there are 30.

By Kathy Thomson Moran Independent School District will host its annual Thanksgiving Meal on Friday, Nov. 22 in the school cafeteria from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Parents and other family members are invited to eat with their students.

Local residents can help the Abilene Salvation Army with Thanksgiving meals by bringing homemade or purchased pies to the First United Methodist fellowship hall by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26.

By Kathy Thomson Members of the Albany Chamber of Commerce are getting organized for the upcoming Christmas season with plans that include decorating the downtown area and hosting special events including prize drawings and a lighted parade on the Saturday following Thanksgiving.

By Kathy Thomson The Moran Independent School District’s annual Veterans Day hamburger luncheon was held at the MISD Event Center at noon on Monday, Nov. 11. Several members of the student body helped put on the event, including Andrew Farner and J.T.

By Melinda L. Lucas After reviewing options presented by West Central Texas Municipal Water District, Albany’s city council voted to enter into a 26-year contract to  purchase 130 acre feet of water rights annually from Possum Kingdom Lake through WCTMWD, beginning August 2020.

By Kathy Thomson The Albany Athletic Booster Club has several activities planned in preparation for Albany’s bi-district playoff game with the Miles Bulldogs tonight. The game will be held at the Gordon Wood Stadium in Brownwood, with kickoff set for 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14.

By Melinda L. Lucas Two prospective county candidates had already picked up applications before press time this week and were expected to file by petition. Incumbent Precinct 3 commissioner Lanham Martin of Moran is working to obtain the needed signatures to file for office.