By Sam WallerThe Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes concluded its Weekend of Champions camps with a another record attendance as 171 boys gathered at Eastland’s Solid Rock Camp.The weekend camp, held Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 11-12, included nine boys from Albany and one from Moran.

By Sam WallerAlbany Methodist Church will be among local congregations conducting Ash Wednesday services, but details are still to be worked out.This year, Ash Wednesday falls on Feb. 22.

By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church of Albany will host two free viewings of the ENGAGE simulcast on Sunday, Feb. 26, and Wednesday, March 1, with everyone in the community invited.

By Donnie A. LucasThe membership drive and ticket sales for the 2023 season of the Fort Griffin Fandangle are well underway, with the annual membership Sampler set for April 15 at Reynolds Bend.

By Melinda L. LucasIndividual and team photos of Albany’s eight Little Dribblers team will be taken on Saturday, Feb. 18 in the lobby of the main gym, starting at 8:15 a.m.Schedules will be sent home with elementary students on Thursday, as well as given to coaches so they can share with parents.

By Sam WallerMoran resident Tate Tabor was arrested Tuesday after his son brought a valentine box to his kindergarten party with commercial fireworks and “fuses.”Classes at Moran Independent School District were briefly interrupted Tuesday, Feb.

By Sam WallerMoran’s one-act play cast and crew will attend a workshop Friday, Feb. 17 at Clyde to prepare for district competition, scheduled for for Monday, Feb. 27 at Abilene Wylie.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD recently obtained a floral cooler for students to use in floriculture projects and classes.“With this, we will be able to make fresh flower arrangements and take certification tests for the Texas State Floral Association,” agriculture teacher Minnie Denson said.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Study Club is seeking donation of a quilt to be raffled off as a fundraiser later this year.

Abilene Teachers FCU is bringing financial literacy education to over 15,820 students and residents in several Texas counties, including students at Albany schools in Shackelford County.