By Melinda L. LucasAn 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.

By Melinda L. LucasAn 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.

By Melinda L. LucasMary 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.

By Donnie A. LucasThe 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.

By Donnie A. LucasThe 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.

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

By Sam WallerMoran 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.