By Sandy Morris Plans are in place for the 14th annual Albany Classic Car Show on Saturday, April 17, and everyone is invited to come downtown and view the entries.  Organizer Robert Snyder said activities will begin on Friday, April 16.

By Sandy Morris Just a few days remain before the traditional Fort Griffin Fandangle membership Sampler returns to Reynolds Bend, on the Lambshead Ranch. For decades, the annual Sampler was held on the ranch, hosted by the late Watt Matthews, but the last time was more than 20 years ago.

By Sandy Morris The Moran varsity track team members will compete in the District 13A meet at May High School on Friday, April 9.  Jr. High Track The Moran junior high track team members competed in the District 13A track meet on Wednesday, March 31 in Cross Plains.

By Melinda L. Lucas A blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday afternoon, April 15. Hendrick Regional Blood Center (formerly Meek Blood Center) will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

By Sandy Morris Excitement is building as the day draws closer for the traditional Fort Griffin Fandangle membership Sampler which returns to to Reynolds Bend on Lambshead Ranch after an absence of more than 20 years.  The presentation is scheduled for Saturday, April 17 with a 6:00 p.m.

The City of Albany will test the emergency warning siren at 12:00 noon next Wednesday, April 14, as it does the second Wednesday of every month, depending on the weather.

By Melinda L. Lucas Several Albany High School tennis players performed well in the Seymour Invitational Tournament last week, returning home with two consolation championships in the boys division and the top two spots in girls singles. “Wind was a huge factor on day one,” said coach Sara Wilson.

By Sandy Morris Spring turkey season opened last Saturday, April 3, but no successful weekend hunts were reported according to Shackelford County game warden Jacob Mort.  “I’m really not seeing very many birds moving around in the county,” Mort said.

By Melinda L. Lucas Albany High School golfers played their second round at the district tournament Wednesday at Maxwell Municipal Golf Course in Abilene, but results weren’t available at press time.

By Donnie A. Lucas The Lion baseball team knocked off the top-ranked team in Class 2A in a District 8-2A match-up against Anson last week to take the lead in the district race as the first half of district games comes to an end.