By Donnie A. LucasFor the first time in a quarter of a century, the annual Membership Sampler of the Fort Griffin Fandangle is returning to Reynolds Bend on the Matthews Ranch on Saturday.

By Melinda L. LucasThe chance to hunt for eggs by the basketful should make for a fun Saturday for local children.With a new late afternoon time, members of the Albany Volunteer Fire Department will host their annual Easter egg hunt at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 at Webb City Park.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Easter egg hunt at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 16 at the Moran City Park.Tyler George of the MVFD said the hunt is open to all ages. The event will be held in conjunction with a Moran PTO bake sale.

By Sam WallerThe Moran meat judging team won its judging contest Sunday, March 27 at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, wrapping up a busy week that saw students cover much of the state.The team competed at Texas A&M-Commerce on Tuesday, March 22, placing 11th.

By Sam WallerThe Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association will close the books on the 2022 show and begin planning for 2023 in the next few days.Checks for animals sold at this year’s show will be distributed from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 8 at the Albany Visitors Center parking lot.

By Sam WallerAlbany graduate Samantha Harris, a pediatric oncology nurse at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, has been nominated for Tarrant County Woman of the Year by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.She is working with other candidates to raise funds for the society.

Shackelford County Judge Robert Skelton has been honored by the Texas Association of Counties’ (TAC) Texas Judicial Academy for “going the extra mile.”The academy recognizes county judges who attain significant judicial education beyond state requirements as Fellows.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Chance Robison shot the low gross score and tied for low net Saturday, March 26 at the Legacy Golf Tour’s Split Rail Open at Split Rail Golf Club in Aledo.Robison shot a 73 in the one-day tourney and shared net honors with Blake Little of San Diego, California.

By Sam WallerLocal churches are making preparations for special Easter activities with a number of Holy Week programs in addition to Easter Sunday services.Easter Sunday falls on April 17 this year.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-Hers qualified for state competition last week in both fashion and horse judging events.The qualifiers will compete at the State Roundup this summer.There will also be photography submissions at state, according to Shackelford County extension agent Kelsey Bell.