By Donnie A. LucasThings were hopping in downtown Albany on Saturday with a variety of activities to entertain locals and visitors alike for the Easter holidays.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the April distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, April 13 and Friday, April 14.Certified families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 13.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions golf team is 36 holes away from a return to the state tournament.The Lions will tee it up Monday-Tuesday, April 17-18, for the Region II-2A tournament at Old Brickyard Golf Course in Ferris.

By Melinda L. LucasLocal business owners need to file renditions by April 17, according to Shackelford CAD County chief appraiser Clayton Snyder.Normally business taxpayers are required to render by April 15, but since that date falls on a Saturday, the deadline is extended to the following Monday.

Former Albany superintendent and Moran student Carroll Tatom of Abilene, 93, passed away on April 2, 2023 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.Tatom attended schools in the communities of Union, Putnam, and Moran, graduating from Putnam High School in 1946.

By Sam WallerMoran High School inducted four new members into its chapter of the National Honor Society in a ceremony held Tuesday, April 4 at the Moran Events Center.New members are seniors Alyssa Allred and Samantha Hinkle, junior Tyler Hail, and sophomore Ellis Hise.

By Sam WallerOn 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.

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.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany 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.

By Donnie A. LucasThe 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.