By Melinda L.

William Prestridge Hallman, Jr. (“Bill”), a beloved husband, devoted father, benevolent curmudgeon, respected lawyer, and incomparable friend, died from complications of cancer at home surrounded by family on Nov. 30, 2020.

Obbie Lee Cunningham, 65, of Clyde died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 in an Abilene hospital. A graveside service was held Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Albany Cemetery with Jonathan Jarratt officiating under the direction of Bailey Howard Funeral Home of Clyde.  Obbie was born Oct.

By Sandy Morris The district-wide canned food drive competition hosted by the Moran junior and senior classes will wrap up on Friday, Dec. 18.  The class with the most donations will be announced after the Christmas break.  All donations will be delivered to local needy families.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Cubs and Lady Cubs split games against Anson on Monday, with the seventh grade boys and the White team girls both earning wins. All four squads will take a three-week break for the Christmas holidays, returning to action on Thursday, Jan. 7.

By Sandy Morris The Moran Lady Bulldogs varsity basketball team traveled to Kopperl on Tuesday, Dec. 8, which was a change in the original schedule due to COVID issues.  The girls came up short, losing 34-32.

Photo packages of local junior high basketball and flag football teams and individuals have been printed and are now available for those who haven’t already claimed them. Parents who paid in advance or who have valid accounts can pick up their packages at The Albany News office.

By Sandy Morris While most hunters in Texas spend dawn and dusk in a deer blind, they are reminded of the second dove season starting this Friday, Dec. 18. Dove season in Texas this year is Sept. 1-Nov. 12, and again Dec. 18-Jan. 3.  White-tailed deer general season continues until Jan.

By Donnie A. Lucas The varsity girls basketball team made a turn last week, picking up a pair of wins as they head into District 10-2A action. The Lady Lions defeated both Richland Springs and Roby to improve to 4-4 for the season.

By Donnie A. Lucas The varsity Lions got in the win column last Friday at Roby with a 56-27 romp over the hosting Lions. It was just the second game this season for the varsity due to an extended football playoff season.