By Sam Waller
On Friday, April 14, Moran will hold classes as a makeup day after two days of school were cancelled because of bad weather in February.
The second makeup day will be Friday, May 12.
Test Time
Moran ISD will begin conducting state-mandated testing Monday, April 24, continuing through Wednesday, May 10.
Former students of Texas A&M University and friends from Throckmorton, Stephens and Shackelford Counties will assemble on April 21, 2023 for the annual Texas Muster to honor all Texas Aggies who have passed away within the last year.
The event will begin with a social hour from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., followed by the meal and Muster Ceremony, at Double D Grill, 801 N Minter Ave., in Throckmorton. All former and current students, their families, and friends of Texas A&M University are invited to attend.
By Donnie A. Lucas
Albany Chamber of Commerce members will be treated to a Crawfish Boil at the Depot Thursday (today) beginning at 6:00 p.m.
“All Chamber members are invited,” Chamber manager Brandi Lehew said. “This is an appreciation event for all current members.”
A check-in table will be set up in the parking lot at the Chamber office for anyone who wants to renew a membership or join.
The menu for the event will feature crawfish, fish, and all the fixings. Water will be provided.
By Donnie A. Lucas
The fifth annual CareFest announced this week that Pat Green and Kevin Fowler will headline the one-day music festival set for Saturday, Aug. 26.
The event will again be held at Happy Life, Happy Wife Weddings and Events Venue on FM 1084. Gates will open at 4:00 p.m.
This year’s acts also include Della Rose, Cooder Graw, Cory Morrow, Mike McClure, and Cody Canada and the Departed, along with Kevin Fowler and Pat Green on two stages.
By Melinda L. Lucas
The chance to hunt for eggs by the basketful should make for a fun Saturday for local children.
With a new late morning time, members of the Albany Volunteer Fire Department will host their annual Easter egg hunt at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 8 at Webb City Park.
The egg hunt is open to all local children and their guests.
This will be the 21st year for the community egg hunt, which is normally set in the afternoon.
By Donnie A. Lucas
Easter events will be featured throughout the day on Saturday, including the annual egg hunt at Webb City Park, the Easter Bunny posing with kids for pictures downtown, and a “Spring Fling” of kids activities at the Bank Park.
The day will start with an egg hunt at City Park starting at 11:00 a.m. hosted by the Albany Volunteer Fire Department.
The Easter Bunny will be hopping around in front of First National Bank from 12:30 until 2:00 p.m. to visit with children and hand out Easter candy.
By Sam Waller
Plans for the 2024 Shackelford County Youth and Livestock Show will be proposed, discussed, and voted on next week at the Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association annual meeting.
The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 at the Albany High School Ag Building.
The meeting will include election for two positions on the Association’s board as well as discussion of this year’s show and proposed rule changes.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Albany ISD staff and students will be off both Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10 for a four-day Easter weekend.
Younger students at Nancy Smith Elementary School had Easter egg hunts planned this week.
Students will be released at their regular times Thursday, April 6 (today).
School will resume at the usual time on both campuses on Tuesday morning, April 11.
The remainder of the semester will include mandatory state testing, along with numerous spring activities.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Albany ISD staff and students will be off both Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10 for a four-day Easter weekend.
Younger students at Nancy Smith Elementary School had Easter egg hunts planned this week.
Students will be released at their regular times Thursday, April 6 (today).
School will resume at the usual time on both campuses on Tuesday morning, April 11.
The remainder of the semester will include mandatory state testing, along with numerous spring activities.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Another annual Albany Classic Car Show is gearing up for Saturday, April 15 in downtown Albany, with the public urged to come view dozens of vintage cars and trucks from around the Big Country.
Organizer and car enthusiast Robert Snyder said he has had a good response so far of owners planning to attend.
“There are actually a couple of other shows that weekend, even though we try to avoid that,” Snyder said. “The people I have talked to are planning to come to ours, and we are expecting another good show if the weather cooperates.”
