By Melinda L. Lucas

When Moran students were on campus last Friday, April 11, some of the older classes were given instruction in CPR and first aid by school nurse Deloris Londerholm.

According to principal Jo Hise, the district had to deviate from its normal four-day week to make up a weather day.

STAAR testing is on the MISD calendar for next week, but elementary students will also get a fun break when they go to the Hardin-Simmons University’s Western Heritage Days on Thursday, April 24.

By David H. Waller

With the passing of Val Kilmer—who may have delivered the greatest Western character in movie history with his portrayal of Doc Holliday—I’ve found myself reflecting on two of the most iconic Westerns of the early 1990s: Tombstone and Wyatt Earp. It’s always struck me as unusual that these two movies, covering much of the same ground, were released just months apart.

By David H. Waller

The Albany Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Membership Crawfish Boil and Fish Fry next Thursday, April 17, with the event set to begin at 6:00 p.m. in the front parking lot of the Chamber building.

This year’s dinner will feature a full spread, including boiled crawfish and shrimp, fried fish, and all the fixings. Homemade onion rings will once again be served by the Happy Grill food truck.

By Melinda L. Lucas

Another annual Albany Classic Car Show is gearing up for Saturday, April 19 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 is hoping for a good turnout.