By Melinda L. Lucas

An estimate of $275.725 for a new ambulance to replace a 2009 unit that has “become a liability” was reported during Monday’s session of the Shackelford County Hospital District directors.

Chad Havens of the EMS, who has been researching options and obtaining bids for the vehicle, recommended a 2024 Chevrolet. Any of the vehicles will take roughly a year to complete.

The item was tabled until the May meeting in order to research grants to help with the purchase.

Other Business

By Melinda L. Lucas

An Albany blood drive is set for tomorrow, April 14.

Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park the bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., but local donors are reminded to note that the drives will be held on Fridays this year rather than Thursdays.

By Melinda L. Lucas

Mary Quintero, former supervisor of the Shackelford County Hospital District’s ambulance service, appeared before District Judge Brooks Hagler last Thursday, April 6 and pled guilty to a two-year-old charge of theft of a controlled substance.

Quintero, who lives in Stephens County, and her attorney David Wimberly waived the right to a jury trial, opting instead to accept the judge’s ruling.

By Donnie A. Lucas

The 16th annual Albany Classic Car Show is revved up and ready to go in downtown Albany on Saturday, April 15, with the public urged to come see dozens of vintage cars and trucks from around the Big Country.

Organizer Robert Snyder said activities will actually begin on Friday, April 14, starting with a hamburger supper beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the car museum on Main Street.

By Donnie A. Lucas

The annual Membership Sampler of the Fort Griffin Fandangle is set  for Saturday at Reynolds Bend on the Matthews Ranch.

The gate at “the Bend” will open at 5:00 p.m., with the performance starting promptly at 6:00 p.m.

The Sampler is a shortened version of the 85th anniversary Fandangle in June and is open to members of the Fandangle Association.

Held at the ranch for a number of years, the membership party and preview returned to the historic Lambshead Ranch for the first time last year after a 25-year absence.

Dorothy Mott Brittingham, known as Dotsy, passed away on April 2, 2023. She lived a rich and full life and will be forever remembered by her countless friends and family.

Terry Wayne Hise of Ingram, TX passed away March 30, 2023 in Kerr­ville, TX after a brief illness.

Terry was born Sept. 25, 1954 to V.E. and Ida Hise.  He graduated from Albany High School in 1973 and attended UTA. He worked for JC Penney in Irving as a mechanic, then for Western Auto.

Jill Hamilton Cauble passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 81. She was born two days after the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 9, 1941 in her family home in Moran, Texas to Floyd “Tim” and Ima Octavi Smart Hamilton.

By Sam Waller

Moran Volunteer Fire Department will conduct its annual Easter egg hunt at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 8 at the Moran city park.

Moran VFD assistant chief Gene Thompkins said between 2,000 and 3,000 candy eggs will be hidden for hunts to be held for three age groups, from preschool children to elementary and older.

New this year is a raffle for two Easter baskets, one for a boy and one for a girl. Tickets will be available at the event.

Thompkins said the event is open to those from outside the Moran community.

By Sam Waller

Moran ISD is hosting Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at 7:50 a.m. Thursday, April 6 (today).

Following breakfast, students in Pre-K through third grade will have an Easter egg hunt on the football field.

FFA News

Teams have been competing in meat judging, horse judging, and vet tech at contests around West Texas.

“At the Clarendon contest last week, the meat judging team scored as high as they ever did last year when I had Johnnie Hise and Hannah Rogers on the team,” Moran superintendent Dr. John Denson said.