By Melinda L. Lucas With new CDC guidelines for coronavirus vaccine distribution and more relaxed statewide COVID restrictions now in effect, Shackelford County residents are hoping that some semblance of “normal” will return in the near future, even as regular spring activities like Fandangle...

Don Stutsman, age 72 of Moran, passed away Friday, Mar. 12, 2021. Graveside funeral services with full military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Mar. 20 at the Moran Cemetery Pavilion with Bro. Larry Briley officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

By Sandy Morris Moran Independent School District will dismiss on Friday, March 12 at the regular time for Spring Break. Spring Break is set for March 15-19, and classes will resume at the normal time on Wednesday, March 22.

By Sandy Morris The Moran varsity track team members competed in the first meet of the season on Thursday, March 4 in Rising Star.  The next meet is scheduled for Thursday, March 18 at the May Tiger Relays.

By Sandy Morris The Albany Girls Softball Association is ready to kick off the season and will hold a ‘Field Day’ at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 13 at Webb Park on the Albany softball field.  Registration Jacey Shack, president of AGSA, said registration has been extended through Saturday.

By Donnie A. Lucas The junior high track teams opened the season last Tuesday, March 2 in Breckenridge, followed by competing in the Albany meet on Monday. Coach M.J. Reneau said that the Breckenridge meet was a good beginning for the eighth grade.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lions varsity baseball team defeated ­DeLeon last Tuesday, then played four games at the Glen Rose tournament on Thursday through Saturday, with a 1-2-1 result.

By Sandy Morris There will be a send-off for Albany High School athlete Wesley Estridge at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 11. The send-off will begin at the high school and proceed through the downtown area going towards Breckenridge.

By Melinda L. Lucas The Albany High School boys golf team finished third at the Hawley Golf Tournament last Wednesday, March 3, and several local golfers placed in the top 10 among the medalists.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Albany boys basketball program was represented well, taking nine spots in the District 10-2A All-District selections announced this week.