By Sam WallerAlbany hosted the District 10-2A junior high track and field meet Saturday, April 2, taking on athletes from Anson, Cisco, Hamlin, Haskell, Hawley, and Stamford.

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 WallerMoran track and field teams continued preparing for district competition by competing March 31 at the Tiger Relays in May.The Lady Bulldogs finished sixth in the girls team standings with 58 points, winning five events,while the boys team tied for 14th place with two points.

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.

Marza Emogene Boyett White passed away at the age of 98 on Mar. 24, 2022. Marza was born Nov. 20, 1923, to Jasper Zant Boyett and Elpha Brown Boyett in the community of Ibex in Stephens County, Texas.A graveside service is planned for May 14 in the Albany Cemetery, tentatively set for 10:00 a.m.

By Melinda L. LucasDuring the first five minutes of a special called Sunday even­ing meeting of the Shackelford County Hospital District’s board of directors, Albany native Brandi Green was selected as the district’s new administrator.

By Melinda L. LucasAbout a dozen citizens attended an advertised public hearing Monday morning regarding proposed subdivision regulations for the unincorporated portions of Shackelford County.

By Sam WallerThe Landreth Dam bridge reopened to traffic on Saturday, March 26, following the completion of permanent repairs to the historic structure.Traffic in the eastern part of Shackelford County had been disrupted since late November after an excavator struck the crossbeams of each portal.

By Melinda L. LucasAlbany city council members unanimously approved the proposed budget of $3,475,400 following the required public hearing at a special session on Monday, March 28.The city’s new fiscal year starts April 1.There was no one from the public present to discuss the figures.

By Donnie A. LucasWith the Sampler of this year’s Ft. Griffin Fandangle just over two weeks away, cast and crew members are urged to attend the remaining rehearsals to prepare for the show, which is being held for the first time in 25 years at Reynolds Bend on the Matthews Ranch.