By Sam Waller

The Moran track and field teams had their final competition before district on Thursday, April 6 at Hermleigh’s Wind Energy Relays.

Moran athletes are competing Thursday, April 13 (today) at the District 13-1A meet at May. Running prelims are scheduled to start at 10:15 a.m. with field events getting underway at 1:00 p.m. Running finals will start at 4:00 p.m.

At Hermleigh, the Lady Bulldogs finished ninth in the team standings with 40 points, while the Moran boys tied for 13th with half a point.

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.

Dorothy Mott Brittingham, known as Dotsy, passed away on April 2, 2023. She lived a rich and full life and will be forever remembered by her countless friends and family.

Terry Wayne Hise of Ingram, TX passed away March 30, 2023 in Kerr­ville, TX after a brief illness.

Terry was born Sept. 25, 1954 to V.E. and Ida Hise.  He graduated from Albany High School in 1973 and attended UTA. He worked for JC Penney in Irving as a mechanic, then for Western Auto.

Jill Hamilton Cauble passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 81. She was born two days after the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 9, 1941 in her family home in Moran, Texas to Floyd “Tim” and Ima Octavi Smart Hamilton.

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.