By Sam WallerRehearsals for next month’s Fort Griffin Fandangle Sampler at Rey­nolds Bend will pick up next week with two sessions scheduled.The cast and crew conducted a second rehearsal Tuesday, March 15 at the Aztec Theater. Next week, rehearsals will be held at 7:30 p.m.

By Sam WallerMoran senior Johnnie Hise was presented with the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen award Wednesday, March 2, during the monthly meeting of the Lee’s Legion chapter at the Lord’s Old Time Gospel Church in Breckenridge.

By Sam WallerMoran Independent School District will have to make up two days missed because of weather cancellations, principal Jo Hise announced.Moran will now attend class on Friday, April 15, and Monday, April 18, which were originally scheduled as school holidays.

By Melinda L. LucasClose to 93 percent of the 2021 tax levy had been collected as of Jan. 31, according to chief appraiser Clayton Snyder at the Shackelford County Central Appraisal District (CAD) office, with eligible payments coming in for couple of weeks in February.

By Sam WallerThe Shackelford County 4-H rifle team is seeking sponsorships for new equipment and to help cover costs of upcoming competitions.The team, coached by Jessica Wade, will put sponsors’ logos on T-shirts and a banner to be displayed at events.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany ISD students, facultyand staff are scheduled to be dismissed early on Friday, March 11 for the week-long spring break holiday.Classes will be dismissed at 12:30 p.m. at both campuses, with buses running at that time.

By Sam WallerRehearsals for next month’s Fandangle Sampler at Reynolds Bend have begun with director Lorna Ayers stressing the importance of attendance.“We don’t have a lot of rehearsal time, so make sure to come to all of the rehearsals,” Ayers said.The first rehearsal was held Tuesday, March 8.

By Donnie A. LucasAbout 30 members of the Albany High School Band traveled to West Cliff, Colorado last week to help prepare for the upcoming concert contest and to have some fun.

By Sam WallerCloset Angels will be closed over spring break, as it typically follows the school closure schedule, but the facility will also be closed on Saturday, March 12, according to director Lori Reames.

By Sam WallerThe Big Country Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Weekend of Champions boys camp drew 94 campers from eighth grade through high school for the Feb. 18-20 gathering at Eastland’s Solid Rock Encampment, including some from Albany.