TheMoranIndependent SchoolDistrictreturnsfrom its Thanksgiving break to tackle the last three weeks of the fall semester. ClassesresumeMonday, Dec.

Finishing touches are being done to the set for the two upcoming performances of the “Albany Nativity,” set for Dec. 13 and 14 at the Aztec Theater.

Seventy-seven Albany and Moran families will be recipients of this year’s Christmas Food Basket program,accordingtoTisha Wilkins,secretaryoftheAlbany Ministerial Alliance. The annual drive provides a box filled with the ingredients for a traditional holiday meal.

A total of 55 applications have been submitted for the Believe Tree for Teens campaign, according to Tisha Wilkins, Feed Store director. The program provides gifts for junior high and high school students in Shackelford County each year.

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Albany FFA students face a busy time between theholidaysaspreparation for livestock shows pick up steam. Chickens are scheduled to be delivered Friday, Dec.

An Albany blood drive is set for today, Dec. 5, 10 a.m to 4 p.m.

The sounds of the season will be featured at the annual Albany Christmas Band Concert set for Tuesday, Dec. 17, in the high school auditorium.

Organizers for Nancy SmithElementarySchool’s inaugural Jingle Run have reached their goal of 50 turkeys to award as prizes. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, Dec.

Marine SSgt. Doug Beaty raised approximately $400 for Toys for Tots on Saturday, Nov.