By Sam Waller
The Shackelford County Library recently dedicated a bench outside its main entrance in memory of librarian Carolyn Waller, who died in December 2020.
The bench, constructed by sculptor Joe Barrington of Throckmorton, was presented by the Prairieland Quilters, of which Waller was a member.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Shackelford County commissioners got serious about implementing formal regulations for subdivisions in unincorporated portions of the county, setting a date for a public hearing with plans to adopt the proposed regulations immediately after the hearing.
The document, presented at a previous meeting by county attorney Rollin Rauschl, is adapted from Stephens County regulations and will give commissioners more control over water, sewer, and roads within subdivisions.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Albany city council members proposed a budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year starting April 1 and set a date for a public hearing during their regular session on Monday, March 14 at the Aztec Theater.
Lester Galbreath made a motion and Austin Sherwood seconded to propose the $3,475,400 budget, which was reviewed by city manager Billy Holson at the February meeting.
A special 7:00 p.m. session was planned March 28 as a public hearing for the budget, which is expected to be adopted that evening.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The number of positive COVID-19 cases tested locally has continued to fall over the last two weeks, with just three positive cases last week and four the week before.
The three local testing sites reported a combined total of three positive test results from the 17 tests administered during the week of March 7-11, and four positive results out of 17 tests given the week of Feb. 28 through March 4.
By Donnie A. Lucas
Albany ISD students and staff are out of school this week for spring break, returning to their classrooms on Monday, March 21.
The school will pick up the regular schedule on Monday, with only two more holidays remaining in the 2021-2022 school year.
Students and staff will be off again on Good Friday, April 15 and Easter Monday on April 18.
The district is having to making up time for days missed earlier in this semester due to bad weather, but the Easter holidays will remain intact.
By Sam Waller
Rehearsals for next month’s Fort Griffin Fandangle Sampler at Reynolds Bend will pick up next week with two sessions scheduled.
The cast and crew conducted a second rehearsal Tuesday, March 15 at the Aztec Theater. Next week, rehearsals will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 and Thursday, March 24 at the Bank Park.
The Sampler will be performed at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at Reynolds Bend on the Lambshead Ranch. The evening will include a catered meal and dance following the performance.
Violet “Vi” Newman was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She left this world suddenly on March 9, 2022 in Hawley, Texas.
She was born to Edgar and Melinda Hudson on March 7, 1937 in Kent, Margate England. She was the eleventh child out of twelve. She came to the USA on May 17, 1956.
By Sam Waller
Moran senior Johnnie Hise was presented with the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen award Wednesday, March 2, during the monthly meeting of the Lee’s Legion chapter at the Lord’s Old Time Gospel Church in Breckenridge.
By Sam Waller
Three members of the Moran Bulldogs boys basketball team earned spots on the All-District 13-1A team, which was selected by vote of district coaches.
Senior Arren Hawley was named to the second team, while sophomore Caleb York and freshman Ellis Hise received honorable mention.
Moran finished the season 2-16 overall and 1-9 in district.
Hawley, the Bulldogs’ lone senior, led the team in scoring.
Track Results
By Sam Waller
Moran Independent School District will have to make up two days missed because of weather cancellations, principal Jo Hise announced.
Moran will now attend class on Friday, April 15, and Monday, April 18, which were originally scheduled as school holidays.
