By Donnie A. Lucas

The Shackelford County Hospital District is the lone entity that drew a contested race among the six county governing bodies, allowing the other five to cancel their May 7 elections.

Seven candidates signed up for three available two-year hospital board terms, including incumbent Myra Hise along with Jason Price, Mary Beth Jones, Kayla Herron, Rochelle Stewart, Kraymer Harbold, and Elizabeth Roysdon.

By Melinda L. Lucas

Just in time for spring sports and other warm weather outdoor activities, Daylight Saving Time (DST) returns this Sunday, March 13, at 2:00 a.m.

Most of the United States officially begins DST every year on the second Sunday in March, and changes back to standard time on the first Sunday in November.

Local residents are reminded to set any manual clocks forward one hour before they go to bed on Saturday night.

By Melinda L. Lucas

A number of vehicles in Albany and the surrounding area have been broken into over the last couple of weeks, with money and personal items taken, according to Shackelford County sheriff Ed Miller.

One vehicle was reported stolen from a local resident on Friday morning, March 4 and was recovered in Abilene the next day.

“One subject was taken into custody and placed into the Taylor County Jail in relation to the stolen vehicle,” the sheriff said.

By Donnie A. Lucas

Another live concert sponsored by Albany Live is set for Saturday at the Aztec Theater when Paul Cauthen comes to town as part of the singer/songwriter series.

Tickets are still available online for the fourth show in the series at the website: www.albanylive.org.

According to board member and organizer Trey Davis, about 200 tickets of the 286 available seats were taken at press time on Tuesday.

Doors at the Aztec will open at 6:30 p.m., with the show scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.

By Melinda L. Lucas

Families are invited to celebrate the beginning of Spring Break and a traditional Greek holiday this Saturday, March 12 at the Old Jail Art Center.

Even though the weather is expected to be cooler again this weekend, the OJAC will host games and crafts in the Stasney Center.

“Helidonismata Family Festival: A Greek Celebration of Spring,” geared toward children of all ages, will begin at 12:00 noon and end at 3:00 p.m., with docents, junior docents, and other volunteers helping with activities.

By Donnie A. Lucas

Two Albany natives were recognized as “Albany Stars” at a special awards presentation last Thursday at the Aztec Theater, with a reception following that featured a smorgasbord of foods provided by area business that are members of the Chamber of Commerce,

Named as “stars” for their service, devotion and leadership were oilman Jon Rex Jones and food caterer Treca Edington.

Malcom Warren Newcomb (Moe), age 77 passed away on Jan. 4, 2022 in Abilene, Texas.

By Donnie A. Lucas

In a little over a week, local residents are invited to a cultural family festival at the Old Jail Center, this time to experience Helidonismata, a Greek celebration of spring to be held on Saturday, March 12.

The event is set from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. and is open without charge to all residents.

The festival will include cultural games and crafts, as well as foods associated with the celebration that literally means “return of the swallows” in Greek. One of the crafts will include making colorful bird puppets.

By Sam Waller

Four Moran students earned individual honors Monday, Feb. 28, at the District 13-1A One-Act Play contest at Eula.

Hannah Rogers earned a spot on the All-Star Cast, while Harmony Slaughter was named Outstanding Crew. Alli Scott and Emily Murk received honorable mention on the All-Star Cast.

Moran performed “The Girl in the Mirror” by Bruce Jacoby under the direction of teacher Bryce Hughes. Moran was not among the three schools to advance.

By Sam Waller

Four members of the Moran Lady Bulldogs were recognized for their achievement with inclusion on the All-District 13-1A girls basketball team.

Senior Johnnie Hise was named to the first team with junior Hannah Noble earning a spot on the second team. Senior Hannah Rogers and junior Alli Scott received honorable mention.

“Congratulations to these ladies on this accomplishment,” Lady Bulldogs coach John Hughes said.